Senior Accountant at BDO South Africa

The Role

Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

BDO Advisory Services has a vacancy for a Senior Accountant who will be maintaining/managing a portfolio of monthly and annual accounting clients. 

Competencies: 

• Professionalism & Strong client orientation 
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal. 
• Attention to detail & Task driven & delivery focused 
• Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team, Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working.
• Ability to work with all levels within an organization mentoring junior staff both on the job and generally. 

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years accounting experience in a similar environment 
• Relevant Accounting degree or diploma 
• Caseware experience is essential
• Audit Firm experience advantageous
• Xero experience is advantageous 
• Preparation, processing and maintenance of accounting records for numerous Individuals, Trust, Companies and Close Corporations from source documents.
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA training contract