BDO Wave Junior Associate, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (2026 Intake) (Port Elizabeth) at BDO South Africa

Description

• If you've recently completed your articles, this is your opportunity to take the next step. As a Junior Associate, you'll work closely with the Audit Engagement Manager in the UK, contributing to the planning and execution of audit fieldwork. You'll play a key role in ensuring audits are completed efficiently and within deadlines, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to a dynamic client portfolio.
• Completion of execution on sections
• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections
• Completion of planning and finalisation
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity
• Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner
• Regular online and in-person training is required to ensure compliance

Requirements
Qualifications and experience

Minimum requirements:

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA
• Less than 1-year post-articles experience
• Full IFRS practical audit experience

Preferred requirements:

• Independent review experience 

Competencies

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required
• Supervisory experience
• Must be able to work on your own
• Project management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player