Current Opportunities at BDO South Africa

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in the day-to-day candidate sourcing activities and within the Talent Acquisition team. This role will coordinate all the sourcing activities but also closely work together with P&C Managers, hiring managers, other members of the People and Culture team.

Activities include managing the various sourcing channels and the company’s talent pool and regularly interacting with both active and passive candidates. You should be a friendly, proactive, and self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

• Communicates with P&C Manager for the available positions and their requirements
• Co-develops and implements an effective sourcing strategy
• Works together with the P&C Manager and hiring manager to define sourcing strategy and candidate briefs
• Sources suitable candidates through various sourcing channels
• Drafts and sends out recruiting emails to potential candidates
• Utilises the various sourcing channels effectively
• Utilises sourcing tools and technology effectively
• Conducts 1st interviews
• Maintains social media and professional networks to interact with potential candidates
• Promotes BDO’s Employer Brand in interaction with candidates on various platform
• Develops and maintains a talent pool for current and future hiring needs
• Keeps track of pre-defined sourcing metrics and reports on them
• Analysing feedback from reports to provide insights
• Manages employee referrals
• Supports P&C Managers in managing the job matching and benchmarking process and providing industry information
• Provide expert advice and guidance on talent acquisition best practice 
• Actively creates talent maps for potential and/or ongoing roles

Requirements

Qualifications

• A degree in human resources management, organizational psychology, or a related field.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition specialist with extensive sourcing/research capability
• Experience in an audit firm or from an agency with finance and advisory experience is essential
• Experience within Advisory or Advisory roles is beneficial
• Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g. recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)
• Familiarity with HR databases, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• Experience working on Direct Hire advantageous
• Sound knowledge of labour legislation and recruitment best practice 

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge and experience working in an ATS
• Knowledge and experience with sourcing techniques and developing sourcing strategies
• Demonstrable experience with candidate engagement and relationship building 

BDO Core Competencies

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with all levels in the organization and communicate effectively regarding sensitive and confidential matters.
• Advanced skills in building trust and relationships as well as fostering a collaborative working environment
• Strong ability to influence and persuade
• Advanced skills in professionalism, attention to detail, ability to prioritise and handle stress and being task driven and delivery focused
• Intermediate skills in being innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working

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• The Senior Manager is responsible for the development of goals and objectives. He/she conducts and implements short- term and long-term planning. The Senior Manager will performs related work as required/requested.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and work standards.
• Monitor daily operations.
• Ensure that the division runs effectively and efficiently.
• Personally handles the difficult, sensitive projects in the division.
• Oversees the financial well-being of the company.
• Provides for the division Training, professional development, and performance evaluation of sub-ordinate staff; makes recommendations on hiring, termination, promotion, and discipline as required.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Maintains a commitment to the company vision and the ‘spirit’ of the organization.

Planning and Organisation:

• Represents the division in meetings.
• Format of work must be done according to the company’s policies and instructions which may vary from time to time.
• Planning and implementing assignments and tasks.
• Prioritizing assignments and handling them accordingly.
• Supervising and evaluating staff
• Managing multiple tasks, often with deadlines.
• Provide leadership and motivating staff.
• Prepare, clear, concise, and informative reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Handling difficult and sensitive situations using sound, independent judgement within legal guidelines.
• Such other duties may be determined by the division Director or by the Executive Committee.

Requirements
Requirements:           

• A post graduate degree (Legal/Financial/IT) with 8 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effective leadership qualities.
• Effective communication skills.
• CFE and/or FP/SA designation. 

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• Actively leads engagement teams, provides technical support to clients and junior engagement staff. Drive strategic operational imperatives. Supports Senior Manager and Associate Director to co-ordinate and administer general Financial and operational functions within BSA. Offer continuous support to Management and other staff members within the team. Provides advice, guidance and direction to line management and employees in respect of all strategic objectives and processes, policies and procedures. Promote client business development and assist Directors/Partners in winning new business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides input into the formulation of strategy and ensure implementation of the BDO business strategy, and related business concept of that are implemented and supported at a national level.
• Develops a business plan and internal processes to support the strategy. 
• Implements the strategy supported by the adequate staff, projects planning and completed projects, effective resource planning and utilisation to reach fulfilment of service and business requirements.
• Develops and maintains the client relationship through communication, listening and responsiveness
• Implement and follow standard operating procedures and quality process manuals to ensure engagements meet the required standards. Provide feedback on areas of improvement
• Delivers clear and coherent messages to the Business and other stakeholders on quantitative issues and reviews
• Business Development: 24 hour response time to all client enquiries; forward client queries for proposals to Senior Manager and Associate Director
• Cross-selling of other BDO services to current clients
• Mentors junior staff and leads team in own area of expertise as required during the course of a model review project or through internal training initiatives.
• Write thought leadership commentary/blogs and technical articles for BDO or participates in interviews and panel discussions representing BDO
• Maintains required Continuous Professional Development as prescribed by the Professional Body
• Identify areas of own improvement and engage with Senior Manager and/or Associate Director to upskill and improve through various internal or external training and development initiatives.

Requirements
Qualifications, Work Experience and Knowledge 

Minimum:

• B.Com Accounting Degree
• Completed professional training contract with either SAICA or SAIPA

Advantageous:

• SAICA: AGA (SA)
• SAICA: CA(SA) qualified or
• SAIPA: Professional Accountant (SA)
• At least 4 years' experience post articles, of which at least 2 years is in a supervisory role

Thorough understanding of:

• IFRS
• IFRS for SME’s
• ISRE 2400 (Revised)
• ISRS 4410
• Close Corporations Act
• Companies Act
• Trust Property Control Act
• Income Tax Act
• Value Added Tax Act
• Other legislative and compliance requirements

Competencies: Technical and Behavioural

Technical Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Financial and accounting skills
• Financial analysis & reporting
• Financial information compilation
• Financial information interpretation
• Financial systems knowledge 
• Tax

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

BDO Core Competencies:

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

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You will be part of the International Tax and Transfer Pricing 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 and Transfer Pricing 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 and Transfer Pricing Team 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 3-5 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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• The YES Internship Programme will allow you to learn more about BDO, the world of work and what to expect from a career in your field, as well as more about yourself.

BDO’s YES Programme offers:

• Structured, output-based environment
• Grow your knowledge and experience from student to employee
• Open the door to join a dynamic and fast-growing team.
• Meet, interact, and develop relationships with, BDO SA managers and partners Stretch yourself personally.

Requirements

• Completed degree in HR/Industrial Psychology or Business Admin.

Working Experience

• 0-1 Year working 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
• Must be able to work on your own 
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player

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Reporting to the Audit Technical Training Team Leader, you will inter alia be responsible for:

• Delivery of high-quality accounting, audit, and soft skills training courses either online or face-to-face.
• Designing course content based on needs assessments whilst addressing all four learning styles.
• Updating course content to incorporate changes in accounting standards, auditing standards, legislation, audit methodology and quality findings.
• Addressing trainee queries relating to audit methodology in training sessions as well as on an ad-hoc basis outside of training.
• Facilitating the training feedback process and providing post course support.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with audit staff ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Improving systems, processes and procedures for the department.
• Supporting the Head of Technical Audit Standards with projects.
• Delivery of training and assessment of residual competencies.
• Travelling regionally and within Africa will be required (based on Covid protocols).
• Managing the coordination function of training, including maintaining the training calendar and training manual
• Assisting with the maintenance of the Learner Management System where needed
• Assist with the digitalisation of courses when needed, i.e. eLearning creation and updates, reviews or maintenance of existing courses
• Preparing/Reviewing communications, as well as reports to be sent out to relevant stakeholders where needed

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• CA (SA)
• One year post audit articles experience, minimum
• Excellent knowledge of International Auditing Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Exposure to IFRS for SME’s (desirable)
• SAICA Assessor certificate (desirable)
• Advanced Excel skills (preferable)
• Some formal training or coaching experience (preferable)
• Experience with online training delivery platforms (MS Teams, etc.) (desirable)
• Exposure to the creation of eLearnings, using relevant software to do so (Articulate, etc.) (desirable)
• Experience working with a learner management system (LMS365, etc.) (desirable)

Competencies:

• A passion for learning and development of audit staff.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Confident and decisive with excellent planning and organizing abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines.
• High levels of interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.

The successful candidate should be able to align their values with the BDO values.