Current Vacancies at BDO South Africa

Description

• The IS Auditor is responsible to the IS Audit Manager for carrying out the work allocated to them, for keeping the Junior IS Audit Manager / IS Audit Manager informed of progress and of any problems or difficulties with that work and for ensuring that work is documented and concluded in accordance with the Firms policies and procedures. Keeping accurate time records and performs work allocated with integrity & ethics. 

The IS Auditor will be responsible for the following key activities to achieve the main objectives:

• Performs those sections of the Audit as agreed with the Senior / Manager / Director
• Be responsible for the security of the audit files and working papers and ensure they are safely stored.
• Always ensure that audit working papers are clear, concise and explain all issues clearly.
• Perform a self-review of working papers before submitting them for review to Senior/ Manager. Ensure conclusions make sense and that the working papers are logical.
• Gives feedback to managers at audit debriefs or when required to do so, escalates problems to managers promptly.                                              
• Ensures that performance and documentation of work comply with the ITCE’s methodology through progressive/continuous review of work papers.
• Ensures sufficient, adequate, reliable, relevant and useful evidence is placed on file to facilitate effective review.
• Ensures that all work papers are complete, consistent, referenced and signed off, and the correct templates have been used.                                                   
• Judges the sensitivity of both client and management information and treats it appropriately.

Requirements

• B.Com Accounting, Informatics, Computer Science or relevant degree
• Perform IS audits from planning to reporting.   Supervised and self-review of documentation before submission.
• Assist with the preparation of client deliverables.
• Minimum 2 years working experience of Internal - / IT -/ External Audit

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Summary

• In conjunction with and under the supervision of the Partner, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of assigned teams in the Offshore Division and to assist the Partner in building the offshore division.
• The role reports to the Partner.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Ensure staff are timeously planned on assignments.
• Minimise non-productive time of unplanned staff, coordinate with General Audit as required.
• Assist in the recruitment of future staff.
• Reconcile WIP and timesheets of staff and obtain pre-approval of clients prior to invoicing.
• Ensure staff timesheets are captured timeously and accurately.
• Be main point of contact with assigned offices.
• Build effective working relationships with client contacts and respond effectively to client requests and suggestions related to the engagement.
• Regular check ins with staff to identify any areas of concern or improvements.
• Ensure new staff are timeously onboarded, liasing with IT and HR etc.
• Identify training needs.
• From time-to-time, the Project Manager may be asked to delegate, review and revise similar work by less experienced staff members.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients.
• Identify process improvements for future assignments and share their knowledge and experience with other team members, including less experienced staff.
• Participate in new business development initiatives through preparation of materials related to new business development.
• Plan and execute assurance engagements. 

Requirements

• CA(SA) or eligible to register as CA(SA)
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

Additional requirements

• Ability to prioritise workloads and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Complete additional ad-hoc duties or assignments as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High values in teamwork, client/customer service and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Support the vision of the Firm by ensuring the demonstration of our BDO Values.

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Description

• BDO Global Outsourcing has been developing a Global Payroll Solution that combines best of breed customer service technology platform with the experience of BDO’s renowned global office network.

 In order to provide exceptional service to its clients, BDO has an exciting opportunity for Payroll Professionals to implement global outsourced payroll services for a portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring they meet client requirements and are consistent with BDO Global Outsourcing standards and practices. We are looking to fill the following roles but not limited to:

• Junior Payroll Administrators
• Payroll Administrators
• Senior Payroll Administrators
• Payroll Seniors
• Payroll Supervisors

 As a Payroll Professional you will need to understand client’s requirements and objectives and work with both in-country BDO teams as well as Global Outsourcing in order to advise and implement Global Payroll. This could include drafting of the client’s specifications, advice on local country requirements, and configuration of the appropriate BDO platform along with testing, training and review of the payrolls whilst under the care of the implementation team.

•  Depending on your role and level of responsibility you will often be the first point of escalation and will need to be proactive, identifying issues and driving resolution.  
•  Candidates should be deadline driven, organised and efficient with an eye for detail and good communication skills. 
•  Experience of global payroll and technical payroll knowledge is required.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing projects, working with the UK team to manage daily deliverables, dealing with escalations & queries
• Responsible for the management, delivery and support of Global payroll projects
• Provide regular updates to both internal and external stakeholders, identifying specific issues and action plans for resolution
• Define and maintain country-specific process documentation
• Support and/or lead process requirements workshops with clients ensuring requirements are fully documented
• Configure and test BDO Platforms as needed to match client requirements
• Ensure parallel testing processes and requirements are fully documented and agreed with clients
• Support and/or lead parallel and post-implementation activities: including the review of payroll results, co-ordination with clients and in country teams, and issue identification & resolution
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships within BDO as well as the client and in country teams
• Assist in payroll bids and pre-sales activities including presentations and workshops

Skills

• Ability to work independently, with excellent organisational and planning skills to enable the management of multiple projects.
• An eye for detail and strong numerical skills are essential.
• Competency in IT applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and Powerpoint
• Experience of comprehending and reviewing file specifications
• Experience of presenting to small groups at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a multicultural team and help to develop more junior team members

Education and Experience

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in payroll
• Flexibility and a willingness to undertake additional tasks, as required
• A minimum of 2/3 years’ experience with African or International Payroll
• A payroll qualification or studying to gain a payroll qualification an advantage
• Additional language skills would be useful

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The IFRS Technical Manager will inter-alia be responsible for:

• Technical accounting consultations with audit teams and/or clients
• Draft technical accounting opinions
• Research topics trending locally and globally and participate on forums where these topics are being discussed
• Draft and distribute communications regarding changes to IFRS methodology, tools, standards and procedures 
• Draft thought leadership articles for internal and external publication
• Assistance on implementation projects for new standards (advisory engagements), mostly IFRS 17
• Prepare and present IFRS training to staff as well as clients 
• Take responsibility of the necessary client engagement management activities from start to finish (e.g. client onboarding, including the relevant risk management procedures; WIP monitoring and invoicing)

We are looking for candidates who would:

• Analyse transactions and develop views on the appropriate IFRS treatment of such transactions, based on research conducted
• Make decisions regarding acceptable accounting treatment in fairly straightforward accounting queries 
• Develop and present technical accounting training material
• Research new accounting standards and publications and summarise internal views and consultations
• Work as part of an integrated growing team

Requirements:

• B.Com Honours; CA (SA) 
• 1 to 2 years’ post-qualification experience within the financial services industry, experience within the insurance industry will be an advantage.
• Experience in a technical accounting role, whether within professional services or within a financial services corporate.
• A sound knowledge of and exposure to all IASB accounting standards that may be applicable to entities within the financial services industry as well as a wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting.

Competencies:

• Building trust and relationships
• Fostering collaborative team work
• Approachability, persuading and influencing
• Proactive in all that we do
• Fostering active communication (verbal and written)
• Continuously adding value
• Client focused
• Excellent presenter
• Have a commercial and innovative digital mind-set
• Aligning career aspirations with the strategies, goals and objectives of the team and firm
• Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
• Ability to work with all levels within an organisation