Open Vacancies at BDO South Africa

Description

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experienced Transfer Pricing Junior Tax Consultant. Reporting as part of the Transfer Pricing team, you will inter alia be responsible for:

• Assisting the Transfer Pricing team with advisory services such as transfer pricing setting strategies or advising foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their operations in the region
• Assisting the Transfer Pricing team with preparing compliance documentation such as country-by-country reporting, master files and local files
• Assisting the Transfer Pricing team with accrual reviews and due diligences
• Drafting proposals for engagements bearing in mind the expectations of our clients
• Developing and pursuing creative strategies while using latest technologies available or to be programmed with our technology department

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Preferably CA(SA), TA(SA) or Attorney currently studying towards or completed M.Com, LLM (Tax Law) or HDip (Tax), or degree or post-graduate degree in economics
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in Transfer Pricing Tax  

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships internally and with clients to ensure a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs
• Innovation skills to improve systems, processes and procedures
• Confidence and decisiveness with excellent planning and organizing abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines
• Adherence to principles and values
• Strong business development ability

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Primary Purpose of the Job

The Junior Procurement Specialist will support the Procurement Manager in drafting effective procurement strategies, finding cost-effective deals and suppliers, managing the operations within the supply chain management function, from initial requisition to invoice payment, while adhering to governance and managing the expectations of internal stakeholders. The Junior Procurement Specialist will manage multiple commodities within BDO. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager with the development and implementation of procurement strategies that are inventive, innovative and cost-effective.
• Assist with implementation of procurement policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform monthly analysis on commodity spend and provide insights to the Procurement Manager on the performance. Ad hoc reporting will be required on a required basis.
• Ensure that the savings achieved are updated on the savings matrix.
• Implement sourcing strategies that will reduce the total cost of ownership.
• Assist with training and support for internal staff on procurement policy and procedures.
• Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors, including the management of the tender and supplier due diligence process.
• Communicate with suppliers and ensure that suppliers are conforming to the required purchasing standard as set out in the Procurement policies
• Regular engagement with internal stakeholders to look at ways on how you can influence spend within their areas
• Regular supplier engagement to ensure contract renewals are done timeously.
• Assist in monitoring supplier service levels and ensuring that suppliers adhere to agreed service. Where the service levels are not met, provide a remedial plan on how it will be rectified.
• Regular supplier reviews to be conducted.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Update and maintain the approved vendor database, remove vendors that no longer meet procurement standards and ensure that general/ad-hoc vendors are eliminated
• Work closely with the legal and risk team to review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility and perform annual supplier audits and due diligences including performance evaluations.
• Support the oversight of the purchase order approval process to ensure that purchase orders are approved timeously, accounted for correctly, approved by the right levels of seniority according to the delegated levels of authority and within set budget levels.
• Facilitate in obtaining necessary approvals for out of budget expenditure.
• Ensure that the company’s procurement is in line with the requirements of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes as it relates to Supplier and Enterprise Development and ensure that certificates are updated and only suppliers at the minimum defined BEE levels are engaged with and that the BEE codes are interpreted and implemented correctly as far as procurement is concerned. Maintain the BEE certificate database and assist with BEE audits and reporting for the procurement pillar.
• Assist the Procurement Manager with the insurance renewal and claims process

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications

• A B-Degree/Diploma in Procurement or Commerce.
• MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS designation

Experience

• 3-5 years Group Services Procurement experience or a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing and commodity strategies

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of Procurement
• Financial knowledge
• Experience with ERP platforms
• Analytical tools
• Negotiation tactics

Competencies: Technical and Behavioural 

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in Excel, Word and Teams
• Knowledge of ERP platforms.
• Good verbal and written Communications Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Multiple Commodity Management Skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Contract Management Skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Time Management
• Innovative
• Ethical Behaviour
• Should be able to operate under pressure

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

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Description
BDO South Africa has a vacancy for an Audit Manager: Banking post, specifically in our Financial Services Division.

• The primary purpose of the Financial Services Manager: Banking role is to assist the Partners at BDO Financial Services with identifying, leading, and managing key accounts and implementing business development within the Banking sector in South Africa, focusing on external audit and consulting services. 
• The Manager will also be given the responsibility to lead Banking project engagements in both the audit (external and internal) and consulting areas of the Financial Services division, based out of Johannesburg.
• This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning, execution and delivery of engagements; leading project and audit teams to achieve this; and building and maintaining client relationships while delivering on this. 

In addition, the Manager will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the Financials Services business unit, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as: 

• finance (budget and WIP monitoring and management), 
• staff recruitment, 
• staff training, 
• counselling / mentoring audit trainees under the SAICA assessor program, 
• coaching / mentoring junior managers,
• audit quality,
• risk management / client onboarding, and
• assisting leadership of FS with proactively contributing to setting the FS strategy and then implementing the strategy plan in the sector of Banking, once approved. 

Focus will be specifically on experience in the Financial Services sector, particularly in banking and lending. 

We are looking for candidates who would be:

• A go-getter looking for exciting career growth opportunities in a fast-growing business unit within a leading professional services firm. A self-starter that is able to project manage and run assignments and teams independently, with a passion for client relationships and mentoring young CA talent.
• Able to analyse and make decisions regarding complex accounting, auditing, and risk management matters, relating to the Banking and Lending industry;
• Able to develop and review high quality working papers, audit files and reports, and then be able to present the results to senior level staff members at BDO and at clients (C-level staff and Audit / Risk Committee equivalents);
• Able to identify key areas of change and subjectivity affecting the Banking and Lending industry in South Africa, research these areas and summarise internal views and consultations, with a view to providing thought leadership out to the FS market on banking and lending;
• Able to collaborate with the existing FS team as part of a flat reporting structure; and to collaborate with other FS Managers, Senior Managers, Associate Directors and Partners across BDO Financial Services.

Requirements: 

• B. Com Honours; CA (SA) qualification;
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ post-qualification/articles experience;
• Specific experience in banking and/or lending external audit engagements at a professional services firm, and/or Financial Services work experience outside practice but within the industry post articles; 
• A sound knowledge of and exposure to the IASB accounting standards, audit standards (ISA’s) currently in issue, and a wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting in the Financial Services industry; 
• Deep knowledge and experience with the application of IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IAS 39 and all the ISA’s currently in issuance. 

 Competencies:

• Building trust and relationships
• Fostering collaborative teamwork
• Accessibility, persuasiveness and influencing
• Proactive in all that we do
• Fostering active communication
• Continuously adding value
• Client focused
• Demonstrating a commercial and innovative digital mind-set
• Aligning career aspirations with the strategies, goals and objectives of the team and firm
• Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
• Ability to work with all levels within an organisation
• Demonstration of passion and energy to Financial Services and to the specific area of specialisation

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• To provide support to the procurement department with meeting its deliverables on administrative tasks, manage multiple smaller commodities, obtaining B-BBEE certificates for all suppliers, manage the supplier onboarding process, perform supplier payment analysis, and engaging with various stakeholders. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier evaluations prior to onboarding for the required service.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
• Provide support to the Procurement team during the RF (x) process:
  • Phone potential bidders to notify them of the upcoming invitations.
  • Email invitation to bidders upon instruction by Procurement Manager.
  • Build a register with contact details and responses.
  • Create a Teams site and save all documents throughout the process.
  • Ensure that the Teams site is always updated.
  • Email bidders when required.
  • Book meetings when required.
  • Assist with the drafting of the documents.
• Ensure that the company’s procurement is in line with the requirements of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes as it relates to Supplier and Enterprise Development and ensure that certificates are updated and only suppliers at the minimum defined BEE levels are engaged with and that the BEE codes are interpreted and implemented correctly as far as procurement is concerned. The Procurement Administrators function will be to:
  • Follow up on outstanding Certificates in partnership with BEE.
  • Make sure Maconomy is updated with the latest BEE certificate.
  • Input supplier registration/VAT details on Maconomy.
  • Setup recurring meetings.
• Provide support to the Procurement team with supplier categorisation:
  • Categorize all suppliers spend.
  • Update Maconomy with category information.
• Managing the supplier onboarding process, and perform the following tasks:
  • Maintain documents on SharePoint when required.
  • Maintain accurate supplier information on the supplier management system.
  • Manage the supplier onboarding process and outline any supplier risk.
• Perform the following function for payment term analysis:
  • Report on suppliers that are earmarked to be paid monthly.
  • Input payment frequency and payment terms on Maconomy.
  • Perform payment terms analysis on a regular basis.
  • Engage with the support of the Procurement Manager the Creditors team
• Assist the procurement team with Contract Management capabilities:
  • Ensuring that the contract register is updated
  • Facilitating the ISMS contract meeting update, and keeping all stakeholders informed where deliverables are outstanding.
  • File documents on Teams.
  • Always keep Teams and Spotica updated.
• Liaise with suppliers and negotiate terms under instruction from the Procurement Manager.
• Prepare reports and provide analysis on procurement activities and performance.
• Build and maintain highly professional relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Comply with internal business policies and procedures and ensure that this enforced and adhered to.

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Qualifications 

• Diploma in Procurement or Commerce.
• Studying towards a CIPS qualification – beneficial

Experience

• 1-3 years procurement experience in procurement 

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of Procurement
• Financial knowledge will be advantageous
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Procurement software

Competencies: Technical and Behavioural 

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in Excel, Word and Teams
• Knowledge of an ERP system would be advantageous.
• Good verbal and written Communications Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project Management
• Supplier Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Time Management
• Innovative
• Ethical Behaviour

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

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Description

The IS Auditor is responsible to the IS Audit Manager for carrying out the work allocated to them, for keeping the Junior IS Audit Manager / IS Audit Manager informed of progress and of any problems or difficulties with that work and for ensuring that work is documented and concluded in accordance with the Firms policies and procedures. Keeping accurate time records and performs work allocated with integrity & ethics.

The IS Auditor will be responsible for the following key activities to achieve the main objectives:

• Performs those sections of the Audit as agreed with the Senior / Manager / Director
• Be responsible for the security of the audit files and working papers and ensure they are safely stored.
• Always ensure that audit working papers are clear, concise and explain all issues clearly.
• Perform a self-review of working papers before submitting them for review to Senior/ Manager. Ensure conclusions make sense and that the working papers are logical.
• Gives feedback to managers at audit debriefs or when required to do so, escalates problems to managers promptly.
• Ensures that performance and documentation of work comply with the ITCE’s methodology through progressive/continuous review of work papers.
• Ensures sufficient, adequate, reliable, relevant and useful evidence is placed on file to facilitate effective review.
• Ensures that all work papers are complete, consistent, referenced and signed off, and the correct templates have been used.                                                 
• Judges the sensitivity of both client and management information and treats it appropriately

Requirements:

• B.Com Accounting, Informatics, Computer Science or relevant degree
• Perform IS audits from planning to reporting.   Supervised and self-review of documentation before submission.
• Assist with the preparation of client deliverables.
• Minimum 2 years working experience of Internal - / IT -/ External Audit

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Primary Purpose of the Job

To provide extensive support inclusive but not limited to admin, secretarial and functional support to the Managing Director, and to the GTG Regional Manager as needed. The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the Office 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Administrative assistant general duties
• Ordering of stationery for region
• Courier administration
• Archiving of Information
• Preparation of Credit Note and Write Off Requests
• Assist with Debtors administration & Receipts
• Responsible for pretty cash including monthly report and reconciliation to finance.
• Capturing and administration of client invoicing
• Assistance with following up on debtors
• Preparation of Credit Note and Write Off Requests
• CRM administrator
• Assistance with following up on renewals
• Filing of sales/RAs/TOE documentation
• Coordinating resolution of IT, telephone connectivity, printer issues etc.
• Technical meeting – minutes
• Ad-hoc projects
• Open job cards on BEE Trax and Portal
• Preparation of BDO BEE scorecard on BEETrax and compilation of records
• Certificate authenticity validations
• Coordinating collection of BEE certificates for clients where requested
• Maintain file movement register
• Administer the issuing, scanning, uploading, printing and delivery of certificates and reports.
• Assist with capturing information on relevant systems.
• Assisting with coordinating of functions/events/training, etc
• Distribution & administration of  Monkey Survey / customer survey questionnaire administration

Tenders

• Maintain certified copies of tender docs. i.e. accreditation,  CM29 etc. and other tender records.
• Preparation of RFQs including application forms, drafting docs and pricing packages ,  SBD docs, etc.
• Maintain CSD database information

Sales

• Source leads to potential client base and Market BDOVS services for B-BBEE to potential and existing client base.
• Support the MD/regional manager with input into the development of national marketing strategy and execution of tasks related to national marketing strategy.
• Marketing – cold calling for regions
• Assistance with sales admin and follow ups
• Preparation of Marketing packs/brochures, etc
• Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services.
• Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Able to source leads and follow through to sale and engagement
• Able to work in a team environment to ensure optimal delivery of services
• Manage client relationship
• Source leads from BDO partners and departments

Requirements

Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

• National Diploma - Administration and Office Support or other relevant admin qualification

Work Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience as an Office Administrator

Requirements

• Drivers license and own vehicle 

Knowledge

• Proficient in the use of common computer applications and software such as programs within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).
• Well-versed in data entry, report compilation, and answering virtual correspondence using different software applications. 

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural

Technical Competencies

• MS office (particularly Excel and Word)
• Database Management
• Record keeping
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• Highly organised, detail oriented and able to multitask
• A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Engaging people