Intermediate Accountant (Independent Reviewer) (Cape Town CBD) at BDO South Africa

Primary Purpose of the Job

• The Intermediate Accountant – Independent Reviewer manages a portfolio of client engagements, delivering accounting, assurance, and advisory services while ensuring compliance with professional standards. The role supports junior staff, maintains strong client relationships, and contributes to the efficient delivery of engagements. The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
• Deliver high-quality client service while ensuring engagement objectives are achieved.
• Identify and communicate cross-selling opportunities for other BDO service offerings.

Engagement Delivery

• Perform annual write-up of accounting records using accounting software such as:
• Xero
• Sage Online
• Pastel Partner
• Execute a variety of engagements, including:
• Agreed-Upon Procedures
• Compilation Engagements (ISRS 4410)
• Independent Review Engagements (ISRE 2400)
• Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of the Close Corporations Act and Companies Act
• Draft Annual Financial Statements in accordance with:
• IFRS
• IFRS for SMEs using Caseware (intermediate level).
• Prepare and propose accounting journals for client approval through the Senior Accountant or Manager.
• Perform basic tax computations for companies, close corporations, and trusts, including Special Allowances and Small Business Corporation calculations.

Financial & Engagement Management

• Manage personal work-in-progress (WIP) and engagement budgets with guidance from senior staff.
• Provide regular progress updates to Senior Accountants and Managers.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, policies, procedures, and firm methodologies.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and support to junior team members.
• Assist colleagues where required to ensure effective service delivery.
• Deliver clear and concise feedback to management on engagement matters and quantitative findings.
• Attend mandatory training and recommend development opportunities for team members.

Requirements
Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning

• Minimum 2-4 years' experience in an accounting practice.
• Experience with IFRS/IFRS for SMEs financial statement preparation and tax compliance.
• Experience using Caseware, Xero, Sage Online, and Pastel.

Work experience Required

• 2 to 4 years' experience in an accounting practice environment.
• Experience performing:
• Compilation engagements (ISRS 4410)
• Independent Reviews (ISRE 2400)
• Accounting Officer engagements
• Annual Financial Statement preparation
• Tax computations for companies, close corporations, and trusts

Technical Competencies

Working knowledge of:

• IFRS
• IFRS for SMEs
• South African tax legislation
• Close Corporations Act
• Companies Act 

Proficiency in:

• Caseware
• Xero
• Sage Online
• Pastel Partner
• Microsoft Excel

BDO Core Competencies 

• Exceptional Client Service
• Quality & Accountability.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Professionalism

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Planning & Organising
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Coaching & Developing Others