Current Jobs at BDO South Africa

Description

• BDO South Africa has a vacancy for an Junior Audit Manager with extensive insurance expertise and experience within our Financial Services Division.
• The primary purpose of the role is to assist the Partners at BDO Financial Services with identifying, leading, and managing key accounts and implementing business development within the Insurance sector in South Africa, focusing on external audit and advisory services. 
• The Manager will also be given the responsibility to lead Insurance project engagements in both the audit (external and internal) and advisory areas of the Financial Services division, based out of Johannesburg. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning, execution and delivery of engagements; leading project and audit teams to achieve this; and building and maintaining client relationships while delivering on this. 

In addition, the Manager will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the Financials Services business unit, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as: 

• Finance (budget and WIP monitoring and management), 
• Staff recruitment, 
• Staff training, 
• Counselling / mentoring audit trainees under the SAICA assessor program, 
• Coaching / mentoring junior managers,
• Audit quality,
• Risk management / client onboarding, and
• Assisting leadership of FS with proactively contributing to setting the FS strategy and then implementing the strategy plan in the Insurance sector, once approved. 

We are looking for candidates who would be:

• A go-getter looking for exciting career growth opportunities in a fast-growing business unit within a leading professional services firm. A self-starter that is able to project manage and run assignments and teams independently, with a passion for client relationships and mentoring young CA talent.
• Able to analyse and make decisions regarding complex accounting, auditing, and risk management matters, relating to the Insurance industry;
• Able to develop and review high quality working papers, audit files and reports, and then be able to present the results to senior level staff members at BDO and at clients (C-level staff and Audit / Risk Committee equivalents);
• Able to identify key areas of change and subjectivity affecting the Insurance industry in South Africa, research these areas and summarise internal views and consultations, with a view to providing thought leadership out to the FS market on Insurance;
• Able to collaborate with the existing FS team as part of a flat reporting structure; and to collaborate with other FS Managers, Senior Managers, Associate Directors and Partners across BDO Financial Services.

Requirements

• B. Com Honours; CA (SA) qualification
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience;
• Specific experience in insurance external audit engagements at a professional services firm, and/or insurance work experience outside practice, but within the industry post articles.
• A sound knowledge of and exposure to the IASB accounting standards, audit standards (ISA’s) currently in issue, and a wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting in the insurance industry;
• Deep knowledge and experience with the application of IFRS 17 and all the ISA’s currently in issuance

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Job Purpose

• The Senior Travel Consultant is responsible for the end-to-end management of all VIP travel arrangements for BDO’s Partners and Directors, as well as oversight and administration of the Travel Management System (TMS), Travel Management Company (TMC), and associated suppliers. This role ensures seamless travel experiences while driving travel governance, policy compliance, cost optimisation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic supplier management. The incumbent is accountable for maintaining and enhancing the travel policy, managing approval hierarchies, educating stakeholders, and delivering data-driven reporting.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

VIP Travel Management

• Plan and coordinate complex domestic and international travel itineraries for Partners and Directors
• Provide proactive itinerary management and resolve travel disruptions
• Secure preferred seating, upgrades and loyalty benefits
• Ensure accuracy of all travel documentation
• Ensure cost effectiveness of travel as per travel policy requirements
• Be available for emergency travel needs of Partners and Directors

Travel Systems, Policy & Cost Optimisation

• Manage the Travel Management System (TMS) including workflows and user adoption
• Oversee the Travel Management Company (TMC) performance and service delivery
• Maintain and update the BDO Travel Policy
• Educate staff on policy compliance and travel processes
• Manage approval hierarchies and governance controls
• Work with the TMC and procurement to drive cost savings through corporate rates, supplier agreements and loyalty programmes
• Work with procurement to lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable rates
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise travel spend
• Analyse travel data and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare and present annual EXCO reports on travel spend, savings and trends

Policy Compliance & Cost Management

• Ensure adherence to travel policy
• Monitor travel spend and identify savings opportunities
• Support budgeting and reporting processes

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain relationships with airlines, hotels and suppliers within independence requirements
• Engage stakeholders to align travel strategy with business needs
• Support contract negotiations and supplier reviews

Travel Risk & Duty of Care

• Monitor travel risks and global developments
• Ensure compliance with duty-of-care requirements
• Support risk mitigation and reporting

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in corporate or VIP travel management
• Preferable: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Travel/Tourism or related field

Skills

• The Senior Travel Manager must have strong experience managing corporate and VIP travel, with the ability to deliver a high-touch, discreet and responsive service to senior executives and priority travellers. The role requires strong knowledge of travel management systems, traveller profiles, approval workflows, reporting, policy compliance and supplier performance management.
• The candidate should demonstrate excellent supplier management skills, including managing travel management companies, airlines, hotels, transfer providers and visa support partners against agreed service levels and commercial terms.
• They must be confident in reviewing travel spend, identifying cost efficiencies, resolving escalations and ensuring travel arrangements are delivered accurately, safely and cost-effectively.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and crisis management skills are essential, together with sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential traveller information professionally

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Description

• This role is an exciting opportunity, requiring a proactive approach to identifying and testing key information technology controls related to financial reporting. The goal is to develop innovative audit solutions tailored to the specific information technology risks faced by businesses.
• Conduct general information technology controls testing.
• Perform application controls testing.
• Analyse information systems data to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients' businesses, identifying risks and controls.
• Provide technical support to financial teams’ auditors when computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATS) are required.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn data analysis using tools like IDEA.
• Learn about information technology risk management, information technology governance concepts, and best practice frameworks.
• Prepare audit plans and gather evidence through interviews and validation.
• Engage with clients during audits.
• Document work and findings in accordance with the BDO audit and risk management process.
• Keep the management team and clients informed of potential audit delays and escalate issues as needed.
• Validate all information technology audit findings before drafting the information technology audit report.
• Participate in meetings with clients and the audit team.
• Provide feedback to the information technology management team when required.
• Adhere to the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, informatics, internal auditing, or equivalent.
• Honours in the above fields is advantageous.
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2, and other models is a plus.
• Desire to pursue or currently studying for a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification.

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Description

• The Resourcing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the effective alle.ocation and scheduling of audit professionals across client engagements. This role ensures that the right people are deployed to the right jobs at the right time, balancing business needs, individual development, and operational efficiency.
• You will play a key role in maintaining accurate resource plans, managing day-to-day bookings, and ensuring Dayshape (BDO’s resource allocation system) is always up to date

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

Resource Planning & Scheduling

• Manage day-to-day staff bookings within Dayshape, including job allocations, stocktakes, training, study, and leave
• Develop and understand trainee curriculum pathway requirements and ensure appropriately scheduled
• Ensure Dayshape is accurate to support effective workforce planning and forward resource management, typically 12 months in advance
• Develop knowledge and skills in the use of Dayshape to ensure efficient resource allocation and timesaving techniques
• Support allocation of staff based on availability, skills, grade, and development needs and maximising utilisation of the team
• Assist with staff onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring Dayshape planning boards accurately reflect start and leave dates, training requirements, job allocations and availability
• Develop commercial awareness, including understanding utilisation and budget considerations
• Identify resourcing gaps, clashes, and over/under-utilisation of people
• Supporting timecard management to ensure timely and accurate submission for the business unit.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a first point of contact for resourcing queries from trainees
• Build strong relationships with engagement managers to support successful and effective resource planning
• Support the UK Resource Manager to manage the business unit’s KPI’s
• Collaborate with the national resourcing team to facilitate cross-stream resource sharing, improving utilisation and efficiency.

Workforce Coordination & Administration

• Manage holiday, sickness, and absence recording in line with firm policies
• Work closely with professional qualification teams to align resource schedules with study and training plans

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across different stakeholder levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
• Comfortable working with systems and data, with experience of Microsoft Office - Word and Excel

Desirable

• Experience in resourcing, scheduling, or operations role
• Experience within professional services or audit environment
• Familiarity with resource management tools (e.g. Dayshape, Retain)
   

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Description

• The ACCA Accountant Traineeship is a 3-year training Contract whereby you will gain the relevant experience in order to register as a Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA.
• The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for January 2027 where first-year trainees will start their training contract within the BDO Wave Audit division based in Gqeberha. The training contract will ensure that you obtain the support to write the strategic level exams and achieve the competencies required to register with ACCA. You will be equipped with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Wave Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO Wave to deliver exceptional client service. 

Study support:

• Exam and tuition costs covered by BDO Wave for the first attempt of your ACCA Strategic Level exams
• Lecture preparation with an approved Learning Service Provider covered by BDO Wave
• Paid study leave

Requirements
Education:

• ACCA accredited degree from an approved university with auditing as one of the major subjects, preferably completed 2025 or 2026

Skills:

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to the audit team
• 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
• Project management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Strong organisational ability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Audit (Technical)

• Assist in the delivery of audits from planning through to completion, gaining exposure to the full audit cycle
• Support planning activities by preparing audit planning documents, creating system notes, and contributing to risk assessments
• During execution, perform audit procedures across financial statement areas such as payroll, cash and bank, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and property, plant and equipment (PPE)
• Evaluate evidence to assess whether there is a risk of material misstatement within financial data and document findings clearly
• Escalate issues identified to senior team members and assist in resolving queries
• Contribute to completion procedures, including final analytical reviews, clearing outstanding queries, preparing completion checklists, and assisting in drafting audit reports
• Develop professional judgement by linking audit findings to business risks and industry context

Administration

• Complete monthly feedback forms by requesting input from managers on work performed during audit engagements
• Track and update monthly skills reviews within the Learning & Training System (LTS) to monitor competencies obtained, supporting sign-off at the end of the training contract
• Prepare and deliver presentations, and actively participate in team presentations to build professional communication skills

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Description

• The ACCA Accountant Traineeship is a 3-year training Contract whereby you will gain the relevant experience in order to register as a Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA.
• The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for January 2027 where first-year trainees will start their training contract within the BDO Wave Audit division based in Gqeberha. The training contract will ensure that you obtain the support to write the strategic level exams and achieve the competencies required to register with ACCA. You will be equipped with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Wave Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO Wave to deliver exceptional client service. 

Study support:

• Exam and tuition costs covered by BDO Wave for the first attempt of your ACCA Strategic Level exams
• Lecture preparation with an approved Learning Service Provider covered by BDO Wave
• Paid study leave

Requirements
Education:

• ACCA accredited degree from an approved university with auditing as one of the major subjects, preferably completed 2025 or 2026

Skills:

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to the audit team
• 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
• Project management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Strong organisational ability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Audit (Technical)

• Assist in the delivery of audits from planning through to completion, gaining exposure to the full audit cycle
• Support planning activities by preparing audit planning documents, creating system notes, and contributing to risk assessments
• During execution, perform audit procedures across financial statement areas such as payroll, cash and bank, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and property, plant and equipment (PPE)
• Evaluate evidence to assess whether there is a risk of material misstatement within financial data and document findings clearly
• Escalate issues identified to senior team members and assist in resolving queries
• Contribute to completion procedures, including final analytical reviews, clearing outstanding queries, preparing completion checklists, and assisting in drafting audit reports
• Develop professional judgement by linking audit findings to business risks and industry context

Administration

• Complete monthly feedback forms by requesting input from managers on work performed during audit engagements
• Track and update monthly skills reviews within the Learning & Training System (LTS) to monitor competencies obtained, supporting sign-off at the end of the training contract
• Prepare and deliver presentations, and actively participate in team presentations to build professional communication skills

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Description

• The Resourcing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the effective allocation and scheduling of audit professionals across client engagements. This role ensures that the right people are deployed to the right jobs at the right time, balancing business needs, individual development, and operational efficiency.
• You will play a key role in maintaining accurate resource plans, managing day-to-day bookings, and ensuring Dayshape (BDO’s resource allocation system) is always up to date.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

Resource Planning & Scheduling

• Manage day-to-day staff bookings within Dayshape, including job allocations, stocktakes, training, study, and leave
• Develop and understand trainee curriculum pathway requirements and ensure appropriately scheduled
• Ensure Dayshape is accurate to support effective workforce planning and forward resource management, typically 12 months in advance
• Develop knowledge and skills in the use of Dayshape to ensure efficient resource allocation and timesaving techniques
• Support allocation of staff based on availability, skills, grade, and development needs and maximising utilisation of the team
• Assist with staff onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring Dayshape planning boards accurately reflect start and leave dates, training requirements, job allocations and availability
• Develop commercial awareness, including understanding utilisation and budget considerations
• Identify resourcing gaps, clashes, and over/under-utilisation of people
• Supporting timecard management to ensure timely and accurate submission for the business unit.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a first point of contact for resourcing queries from trainees
• Build strong relationships with engagement managers to support successful and effective resource planning
• Support the UK Resource Manager to manage the business unit’s KPI’s
• Collaborate with the national resourcing team to facilitate cross-stream resource sharing, improving utilisation and efficiency.

Workforce Coordination & Administration

• Manage holiday, sickness, and absence recording in line with firm policies
• Work closely with professional qualification teams to align resource schedules with study and training plans

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across different stakeholder levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
• Comfortable working with systems and data, with experience of Microsoft Office - Word and Excel

Desirable

• Experience in resourcing, scheduling, or operations role
• Experience within professional services or audit environment
• Familiarity with resource management tools (eg, Dayshape, Retain)