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Purpose of the role:
- The Senior Internal Auditor supervises and ensures that the project runs efficiently and profitably from inception to sign-off by managing all the relevant stakeholders in accordance with the Firm's policies and procedures and IIA Standards. The Senior Internal Auditor will ensure a high standard quality of deliverables to clients is maintained and all project deadlines for self and subordinates are adhered to.
The Key outcomes of this role are:
People:
- Staff Development (training and performance management)
- Staff relationships
- Values (CREATE)
Client:
- Client Relationships (NPS)
- Internal Audit Plan Development
- Audit Committee Submission
Processes & Quality:
- Internal Audit project coordination and supervision (deadlines)
- Delivering high standard deliverables on time
- Pentana (Planning / execution / reporting)
- Quality Assurance (review of team work and clearing manager notes)
- Project Planning
Planning processes:
- Drafting of Scope Letter.
- Issuing of document requests (RFI) and gathering of relevant information.
- Review and finalise the process walkthrough (system descriptions)
- Selection of samples as per the sample methology.
- Update of staff planner.
Audit Work Programme
- Finalise a detailed Risk & Control Matrix for the process under review, in conjunction with the AM/M.
- Ensure that each risk identified is aligned to a control and audit procedure.
- Document the Risk and Control Matrix on Pentana, with minimal review notes by AM/M/SM.
- Assist in allocation of audit procedures to the execution team
Execution
- Executing allocated audit procedures as per approved Risk and Control
- Matrix (complex procedures - no more than 25% in general. Percentage may differ in consulting projects).
- Finalising findings with relevant process owners to confirm factual correctness, including the root cause and recommendations.
- Complete execution within allocated time/cost budget and communicate challenges, overruns and issues in advance. Assists and guides IA/JIA.
Client Management
- Assist with overall client management functions in conjunction with AM/M/SM:
- Liaison with client.- Preparation of draft ARC/management reports.
- Client plan management.
Quality and process
Execution
- Review working papers and findings of IA/JIA with constructive coaching notes, in line with IIA Standards.
Project Administration (Time & Attendance)
- Daily completion of timesheets and disbursement claims for inclusion in WIP
- Monitoring of project Budget/WIP on a daily basis.
- Remaining within the allocated hours and / or communicating overruns with The Manager/Senior Manager & Director.
- Commence and finalize allocated work within specified timeframes, as per resource planner and agreed upon with Manager or Director.
Team Evaluations
- Timely completion of own Project Performance Appraisal document (within 7 days after completion of the audit report).
- Timely review of the IA/JIA's Performance Appraisal (within 7 days after receipt of from the JIA).
Declaration of interest
- Signed declaration of interest for the client (Internal Document)
- Ensure that the audit team has completed and signed the declaration of interest forms.
Quality
- Ensure that audit work and draft findings are adequately documented and substantiated with audit evidence on Pentana.
- All items on Pentana have been reviewed and signed off.
- Update and ensure the engagement file is ready for review on Pentana.
Reporting
- Finalising findings with relevant process owners to confirm factual correctness, including the draft root cause, effects and recommendations.
- Development of a full draft report for management finalisation.
Communication
- Communicate with the AM/M/SM in a timely manner on progress of work and any challenges being experienced.
- Communicated with the team in relation to the project.
- Timely communication with the client.
- People Development, Learning and Growth
CIA Certification
- Pass two out of three parts of the CIA exams
Generic Factors:
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Acceptance of Responsibility
- Able to perform work and deliver without constant supervision/guidance.
- Shows commitment to the client, engagements and BDO.
- Constantly accepts responsibility in a competent manner.
- Can be relied upon to accept responsibility in respect of other employees in their absence when requested to do so.
- Requires minimal level of supervision and coaching.
Training and Development
- Keeps abreast of work related developments.
- Attendance of at least 85% of training interventions.
- Maintains or improves Skills Matrix rating to 85%.
- Maintains CPE hours & reporting (if certified).
Peer Assessment
- Obtain a minimum score of 75% in the 360-degree assessments
Interpersonal skills and Teamwork
- Co-operates well with supervisors, colleagues and those supervised.
- Is polite and respectful of others. Demonstrates a sound and healthy attitude when interacting with others.
- Able to influence and communicate well as part of a team. Works to achieve team objectives.
- Requires normal level of supervision and guidance.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Four-year qualification in Internal Audit /B.Com Honours Internal Audit /or
- Informatics /or Computer Science
- CIA/CISA/CFE
Experience
- Minimum 4 years working experience of
- Internal / IT Auditing:
- 3 years trainee
- 1 year supervisory level in IA/IT Auditing
Training
- For Internal Audit - COSO, IDEA, Pentana
- For IT Audit - ITIL, IDEA,COBIT
- For Forensics - IDEA
- Adequate Knowledge Base - King IV
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Description
- The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for driving the quality and consistency of IT General Controls (ITGC) audits within the ITCE function. This role ensures that IS audit engagements meet methodology standards and regulatory requirements while providing training and guidance to IS auditors and financial auditors. The specialist will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in audit methodology and knowledge management.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance of IS Audits
- Perform independent quality assurance reviews of ITGC and IS audit engagements.
- Assess audit documentation for compliance with internal methodology, regulatory requirements, and professional standards (ISA, PCAOB, ISAE 3402).
- Identify gaps in audit execution, control testing, and reporting, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Review risk assessments, scope or ITGC reviews, and audit evidence to ensure audit completeness and accuracy.
- Collaborate with audit teams to implement best practices and corrective actions.
Methodology Development and Maintenance
- Support the ongoing development, refinement, and standardisation of IS audit methodology.
- Ensure audit practices align with evolving industry standards, emerging IT risks, and regulatory requirements.
- Document and communicate methodology updates to audit teams.
Training and Knowledge Management
- Develop and deliver training programs for IS auditors and financial auditors on ITGCs, audit methodology, and IT audit best practices.
- Facilitate workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions on emerging IT risks and audit techniques.
- Facility and monitor the implementation and achievements of the ITCE division, 3-year IS Audit Trainee, as well as the CA transitioning programs.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a subject-matter expert for ITGC quality and methodology matters.
- Provide guidance on audit quality trends, findings, and improvement initiatives.
- Support financial audit teams by providing assurance over IS audit work relied upon in financial audits.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, CPA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in IT/IS auditing, with at least 2–3 years’ experience in reviewing of the IS audit work in support of delivering ITGC reviews on financial audits.
- Strong understanding of ITGCs, application controls, system access, change management, and general IT risks.
- Experience with audit standards: ISA, PCAOB, ISAE 3402, and IT audit methodology.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver training programs, will be an added advantage.
- Proven ability to deliver IS audit work on high quality.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with audit teams and senior stakeholders.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and commitment to audit quality.
- Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
- Ability to influence and guide auditors effectively.
- Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to change.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills for training delivery.
Success Measures
- Consistently high-quality audit reviews with minimal findings on QA review.
- Timely delivery of training and clear demonstration of auditor knowledge improvement.
- Implementation of best practices and methodology enhancements across the ITCE function.
- Positive feedback from audit teams and stakeholders on guidance and support.
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Description
BDO Cape Town has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experienced International Tax Assistant Manager or Manager. You will be part of the International Tax team; you will inter alia be responsible for:
Project involvement:
- Act as a point of contact within the firm, for the client together with the director. This will include responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients;
- Manage advisory engagements under the supervision of the director, such as, setting strategies or advising foreign or local multinational companies on their tax issues;
- Manage compliance documentation engagements under the supervision of the director;
- Drafting opinions;
- Manage accrual reviews and due diligences under the supervision of the director;
- Drafting/managing proposals under the supervision of the director for engagements bearing in mind the expectations of our clients;
- Developing and pursuing creative strategies while using latest technologies available;
- Manage billings and cash collection within the firms’ criteria;
- Regular involvement with tax planning and complex tax issues in conjunction with directors;
- Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/director informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience;
- Ensure that the BDO’s quality control procedures are adhered to; and
- Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters
Management:
- Must provide overall support to directors on client matters and assist in the management of clients and the team, this will include support at times for the recruitment and appraising of staff;
- WIP Management;
- Will work as part of management team and be a vital member in the national International Tax team with other tax managers/directors within the business group, and provide support to the rest of the Tax team;
- Actively participate in the management of the International Tax tax team through director/manager meetings and by attendance at social functions;
- Training must be provided to more junior staff both on the job and through monitoring and on the job performance, whilst consistently providing feedback;
- Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate; and
- Responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff;
Sales and Marketing:
- Should be able to recognise business and sales opportunities and progress these forward with director support;
- Participate in bids/proposals for new work;
- Able to take advantage of marketing/PR opportunities; and
- Develop own network of contacts internally and externally
Communication and representation:
- Develop contact with clients at senior level and maintain contact with other levels as appropriate to ensure the firm has the confidence of the client;
- Act as a liaison between the client and other specialist service groups within BDO;
- Contribute centrally by lecturing on internal courses; and
- Consult with colleagues and directors on technical and risk matters
Requirements
Qualifications, experience and requirements
- Preferably CA(SA), BComm Accounting; TA(SA), Attorney with completed M.Com, LLM (Tax Law) or HDip (Tax);
- At least 2-3 years’ experience in International Tax;
- Knowledge of DTA’s;
- Knowledge of corporate tax;
- Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation;
- Specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues;
- Project management experience;
- Staff management experience;
- Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably; and
- Actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients
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; and
- Adherence to principles and values
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Description
Primary Purpose of the Job
- We are seeking a highly organised and results-driven Project Manager to oversee and execute projects from initiation to completion.
- The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating resources to ensure successful project delivery. This role requires excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
Requirements
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet with service line heads and other business owners to clarify specific requirements of each project.
- Lead project planning sessions to set project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
- Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time.
- Use an appropriate tracking tool to coordinate different elements of the project.
- Follow standard processes as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Organize regular status and review meetings as necessary, including generating and distributing meeting minutes.
- Synthesise and analyze data to prepare accurate financial forecasts and reports
- Gather resources, identify potential constraints based on activities and timeframes, and define solutions to manage any constraints
- Design a risk management plan to minimize foreseeable disruptions to the project
- Manage relevant budgets to ensure compliance with processes such as RFP generation and PO generation
- Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation, including managing contracts
- Manager a portfolio and resources to ensure stakeholder engagement through project plans, schedules, project tracking, budget and resource allocation, Gantt charts, and workload analysis
- Report regularly to management and relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project, challenges, resolutions, and alterations
- Conduct project reviews, including creating detailed reports for executive staff and identifying areas for future improvement
- Ensure all project deliverables, deadlines, and client expectations are met
- Optimize and improve processes, identify growth opportunities, and initiate new projects
- Policies and Procedures
- Comply with all relevant policies and procedures
- Complete all documents required by the firm policies and procedures
Other
- Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the Shared Services team
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, information systems, or a related technical field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
Experience
- Minimum 5-6 years relevant work experience
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Maconomy and/or other ERP systems will be advantageous.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in managing IT and business transformation projects through all phases of a project life cycle
- Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Expertise with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project) Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience
- Ability to solve problems by systematically analyzing issues, drawing logical conclusions, and recommending practical solutions Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage the workload of multiple projects
Competencies: Knowledge and SkillsJob Competencies
- Flexibility and creative thinking
- Demonstrated ability to effectively direct, coordinate, and follow up with team members to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
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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
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Description
- If you've recently completed your SAICA 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
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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.
Requirements
Education & Skills
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
Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
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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.
Requirements
Education & Skills
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
Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
go to method of application »
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.
Requirements
Education & Skills
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
Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
go to method of application »
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.
Requirements
Education & Skills
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
Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
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