Current Openings at BDO South Africa

Description

• Work with fellow professionals in the South African Offshore Solutions Centre of Excellence, as well as with professionals from our BDO International Network offices. 
• We have vacancies for experienced, qualified Audit Seniors in our Offshore Solutions Centre.
• Flexible, output-based environment
• Grow your knowledge and experience as an auditor
• Join a dynamic and fast-growing team servicing BDO Network offices and their clients.
• Possible secondment or relocation opportunities available.
• Work directly, and develop relationships with, BDO managers and partners.
• Work on complex and high-level audit assignments.

Specification  

• The Experienced Auditor Senior will be responsible to the engagement manager for the day-to-day client contact, conduct of the audit work and, in particular, for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed, reviewed at a basic level and completed prior the audit team pulling off the job.

Requirements
Qualifications and experience:

Minimum requirements

• Completed 3-year SAICA training contract
• CTA (Completed)
• ITC (Completed)
• Full IFRS and IFRS for SMEs audit experience

Preferred requirements

• Studying towards APC
• CA(SA) or eligible to register a CA(SA)
• Private sector 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 to align with layover time with our Network offices when required
• Must be able to work independently 
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team orientated 

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Description

• International Outsourcing Centre has a vacancy for a Senior Accountant who will help in maintaining/managing portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients. 

Competencies:

• Prepare reliable monthly financial information
• Deliver insights to help clients understand their business performance and allow them to focus on their business
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and disclosures within under UK GAAP and other relevant accounting frameworks.
• Manage a portfolio of clients – liaising with clients and internal teams as needed.
• Assist with business advisory projects such as business reviews, workshops, forecasts and performance analysis
• Have awareness of consolidations and cash flow for year-end statutory accounts and to be able to prepare them if required.
• Have knowledge and ability to use various accounting software packages including Xero.
• Have knowledge of various accounting apps designed to simplify processes and deliver insight.
• Review the work of junior staff, and complete monthly reviews to ensure accurate financial information. 
• Train and develop junior staff to help them progress
• Liaise with other departments and subject matter experts, such as VAT, tax and technical accounting teams
• Assist in research of complex technical area and offer solutions.
• Understand the logic of a cashflow statement enabling issues to be identified and solutions proposed.
• Conduct rigorous project management and financial management on all projects, completing projects within agreed timescales and raising issues with the manager or client, as appropriate, in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times.

Requirements

• B.Com Financial Accoutning degree 
• Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of FRS102
• Good understanding of business controls and month/year end controls
• Excellent working knowledge of outsourcing and bookkeeping on a monthly basis.
• Excellent VAT knowledge (including complex VAT return preparation experience) and a sound understanding of the basics of Corporate tax.
• Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters.
• Working knowledge of risk management processes within an accounting firm
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Real Estate and Construction experience preferable but not essential 

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Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities

STANDARD CREDIT CONTROLLER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly partner meetings

• Scheduling of meetings with Partners on a monthly basis via Teams or in person to go through outstanding debtor balances

Client Accounts Maintenance

• Maintain & identify client cards with missing information and update details pertaining to Vat Numbers, Company Registration/ID/Trust Numbers, address & contact details, account grouping etc. accordingly

Client / Invoice status updates

• To be completed in Maconomy on all open items
• To be kept up to date and reported on monthly or at an ad hoc basis as requested by the National Credit Control Manager
• Collection of all debtor balances according to our standard payment terms of “payment upon presentation” via email, letter & telephone calls with the view to reach the target/s as set out in the Monthly Target report
• Liaising with Engagement managers & Partners ensuring they are aware of any unpaid invoices & to obtain insight into possible reasons for delay in payment

Queries

• To be followed up to point of resolve

Ageing reports

• To be reported to partners weekly including listings of problematic accounts for their specific attention or as requested by the partner or management

Client History

• Keep a detailed written record of all collection attempts, to be updated in Maconomy and ageing reports
• Document saving to client cards & journals
• To ensure all journal creations or updating of client card details are supported with the relevant instruction emails and or applicable documentation confirming the details

Issuing / completion of

• Demand Notices & Hand Over Documents
• Vendor form applications – for signature by relevant engagement partner/s
• Business Rescue & Liquidation forms
• Client refund requests
• Various company documents as requested by the client

Provision of overdue debtor balances, monthly

• To identify aged and or problematic debt and present to the partner for debtor provision
• Where overprovisions exist to identify and instruct the admin team to reverse to R0.00 Net Balance
• Where procedures, policies & processing changes or updates occur as instructed by the National Credit Control Manager, the Credit Controller will adapt accordingly

Requirements
Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge

• Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent
• Matric with maths and / or accounting

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 working experience
• Working within a team

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of credit control/collections practices/procedures
• Good knowledge & understanding of Maconomy & our processes

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural

Technical Competencies

• Accurate and detail orientated
• Microsoft Office Applications - All
• Intermediate Excel Skills
• Good problem solving & analytical skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to communicate with all levels of clients both internally and externally
• Ability to work as a team member
• Good command of the English language, both oral & written
• Planning and organisational ability 
• Self-motivated & pro-active

BDO Core Competencies

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

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Key Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Ensure client compliance with the Companies Act, associated regulations, and company bylaws.
• Provide expert advice on King IV corporate governance principles.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, advising clients on necessary actions.
• Manage the filing and sorting of statutory documents and returns in line with Companies Law.
• Oversee accurate and timely administration of company records, including CIPC lodgments and register maintenance.
• Maintain statutory books and registers for client companies.
• Ensure legal compliance in the issuance, allotment, and transfer of share certificates.
• Liaise with external regulators and advisors (e.g., CIPC, auditors, Master of the High Court).
• Manage correspondence between client companies, Boards, shareholders, and third parties.
• Draft board resolutions, take meeting minutes, and lodge required forms and annual returns with CIPC.
• Prepare agendas and documentation for Board, committee, and AGM meetings.
• Distribute meeting packs and annual work plans.
• Attend client meetings to ensure legal compliance and provide necessary information.
• Follow up on action items from meetings.
• Develop tailored Board Evaluation Questionnaires and draft evaluation reports.
• Analyse Board Evaluation outcomes and prepare Focus Area Reports.
• Review and draft Committee Charters as needed.
• Prepare proposals for prospective clients and manage engagement letters.
• Respond promptly to client and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare billing schedules and invoices.
• Support the Consultant: Board Support in knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Complete and respond to Know Your Client (KYC) questionnaires.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Adhere to all applicable laws, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in implementing fraud controls, risk mitigation strategies, and governance processes
• Support internal and external audit requirements with appropriate documentation.
• Maintain and enforce Service Level Agreements to reduce risk and ensure continuity.

Stakeholder Management 

• Identify and address internal procedural barriers to enhance client service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in committees and task teams as required.
• Communicate progress and challenges in executing tactical plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder communications effectively to uphold the organisation’s reputation.

Requirements:

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Qualifications:

• Graduate CGISA or B-Degree in Law (LLB), or Paralegal
• Registered with Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa would be advantageous

Experience:

• Preference will be given to applicants with consulting experience at board level
• 2-5 years as an assistant company secretary or company secretary
• Experience with Trust Property Control Act advantageous

Knowledge:

• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• JSE Listing Requirements advantageous
• Board Governance and Compliance Knowledge
• Company Secretarial protocols
• Business Acumen

Job Skills and Competencies:

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Conflict Resolutions
• Presentations
• Project Management
• Minute Taking
• Computer Literacy

BDO Core Competencies:

• Planning and Prioritising
• Resilience
• Detail Orientation
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Centric
• Results Focused
• Quality Focused
• Assertiveness
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Impact and influence