Junior Manager - Financial Services Technology at BDO South Africa

Specification    
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Take ownership of, and manages work assignments to completion within the allocated time frame and to an appropriate standard (quality), through:
-proper planning before the assignment,
-appropriate coaching during the assignment,
-attention to quality of the deliverable and the supporting documentation, adequately completing provisions,
-managing the WIP appropriately and within budget, where applicable, billing the engagement, and
-closing the engagement.
Is an effective project manager

• Track any delays and overruns and raises these at the relevant partner catch-ups and client meetings. Get immediate and timely agreement from the client to overruns.
• Reviews written documents to ensure that they are organised, well-written, referenced and easy to follow.
• Establish effective working relationships directly with key clients and broader BDO stakeholders.
• Bring industry insights and recommendations to the client during client discussions. Ensures value-added delivery to the client driving sustainability of client relationship and work allocation
• Coordinate and lead meetings with the key client stakeholders and internal senior stakeholders in the absence of the partner.
• Assess and manage project risks, processes, and controls.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s processes and methodologies, including the reviews of process flows.
• Able to lead initiatives from commencement to conclusion with minimal coaching and mentoring. Understands when to request input or assistance.
• Takes on operational role/s within the business, in addition to allocated client assignments
• Participate in proposal development as and when required
• Participate in training efforts

Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Bcom Internal Audit
• Bcom Information Systems/Informatics
• Bsc Computer Science
• CISA, CA(SA) or CRISC

Experience and Knowledge:

• 4 to 5 years of IT Audit Experience
• Knowledge of General IT Controls, Application Controls, Data Analytics, ISAE 3402 reviews, Business process analysis

Technical Competencies:

• General IT Controls, Application Controls, Data Analytics, ISAE 3402 reviews, Business process analysis

Behavioral Competencies:

• Effective Communication Skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-solving techniques and effective conflict management skills.
• People management skills
• Ability to engage with top management and clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Mentoring and coaching skills

BDO Core Competencies:

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

The appointment will be made in terms of the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.