Fresh Jobs at BDO South Africa

Description

• BDO has a vacancy for a National Risk Officer-Legal. 

The successful incumbent will:

• Draft and negotiate contracts.
• Review existing contracts.
• Contract management.
• Ad hoc support.

Ensure compliance with various laws:

• Review various company practices and processes to ensure that the company's compliance, particularly pertaining to the company's specific business.
• Make recommendations on improving efficiencies.
• Work with various different committees to improve company structure, governance and compliance

Professional service delivery:

• Negotiate, draft, review and vet contracts to meet the company’s requirements and ensure that these are aligned with corporate governance precepts - disclosure, transparency, risk management, regulatory requirements etc.
• Provide strategic legal advice, negotiate legal agreements, and draft the relevant legal documents.
• Identify the impact of changes in legislation, regulations and codes of practice on internal legal processes and policies.
• Proactively review applicable legislation and case law and remain up to date with legal trends.
• Analyse company policies and, where applicable, provide solutions that will ensure compliance with legislation and business imperatives.

Stakeholder relationship management:

• Interact with Group business units, other Group functions and external stakeholders on legal matters and disputes.
• Interact with the company's customers and suppliers and their Legal Advisors and Attorney.

Requirements

• LLB Degree. 
• Admitted Attorney. 
• 3 to 5 years post qualification work experience as a Legal Advisor and Legal Risk Management. 
• MS Office Suite at Advanced Level. 
• Previous experience in audit, advisory and tax firm is beneficial.
• Data Privacy experience

Competencies

• Well versed in Commercial Law
• Review and create contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
• Negotiate in-house and outside contracts.
• Analyse policies and practices for adherence to laws and regulations. 
• Organization, project management skills and attention to detail
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

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Description

• BDO Cape Town has a vacancy for a Corporate Finance Executive within the Corporate Finance Department. As part of the team you will support in advising clients on various valuation and financial modelling matters. The incumbent will be reporting to the Head of Department at BDO Corporate Finance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Execute on various types of valuation engagements, utilising discounted cash flow analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction analysis in accordance with the International Valuation Standard.
• Perform various option valuations using Black-Scholes-Merton models and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of companies and assets, including forecasting, modelling, and risk assessment.
• Analyze the impact of different valuation methodologies on the valuation results.
• Perform sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of different assumptions on valuation results.
• Perform market research to support the valuation conclusions.
• Prepare valuation reports, including executive summaries, detailed analyses, and conclusions for review by Associate Director or Director.
• Support senior team member in client presentations and meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their specific needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Stay up-to-date on industry news and developments.
• Manage project documentation, timelines, and deadlines. 

Requirements
Qualifications:

• CA (SA) or CFA qualification; and strong academic results and professional competency preferred 

Work Experience:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a Corporate Finance environment preferable. 
• Strong conceptual understanding of the common valuation approaches.
• Strong conceptual understand of common option pricing models preferred.
• Working knowledge of IFRS with particular focus on IFRS2, IFRS 3, IFRS 9, and IAS 38.
• Working knowledge of the IVS 2022 and IPEV guidelines.
• Experience in utilising data services such as Reuters, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced technical proficiency, particularly in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Power Pivot, Power BI, and Python preferred.
• Financial analysis and financial modelling.
• Report writing.
• Risk management.
• Excellent email/virtual meeting manner and etiquette.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and report writing skills.
• A strong command of English (both oral and written).

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients ensuring a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs.
• Ability to identifying new business opportunities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build a successful team.
• Excellent planning and organising abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Strong commitment to excellence, learning, and personal and professional growth.

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Description
Junior Audit Manager:

Job description:

• Assist with an admin oversight role for large audit teams
• Completion of execution on sections (normally the significant risk or complex sections)
• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections
• Completion of planning and finalisation (including SEC reporting documents)
• Compiling of technical memos
• Review of technical memos
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity
• Provide frequent progress updates to the audit manager or partner
• Regular online training is required to ensure US legislation-compliant

Qualifications and experience:

Minimum requirements:

• Qualified CA (SA) registered with SAICA
• 1-year post-article experience
• Full IFRS practical audit experience

Preferred requirements:

• Independent review experience

Requirements

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 to the UK when required
• Management / supervisory experience
• Must be able to work on your own
• Project management skills
• Quality and detail-oriented
• Team player

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Description
Compliance

• Ensure compliance of the provisions of the Companies Act and rules made thereunder and other statutes and byelaws of companies
• Advise, liaise and correspond with clients, consultants and vendors regarding compliance checklist processes
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action for clients
• Coordinate and facilitate accurate and timeous administration of client company records and registers including the preparation and lodgement of all documents with the CIPC and the maintenance and updating of the company’s registers
• Sort and file various documents and/or returns as required under the provisions of the Companies Act for clients
• Maintain books and registers of client companies as required under the provisions of the Companies Act
• Consult and liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as CIPC, Auditors and the Master of the High Court
• Coordinate and deal with all correspondence between client companies and their shareholders
• Ensure that information is updated on the relevant system

Requirements
Qualifications: 

• BCOM or LLB or CIS or equivalent or studying towards

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience within the consulting environment

Requirements:

• Strong minute taking skills.
• Good command of Afrikaans business written and verbal language skills, as this is a role servicing Afrikaans-speaking clients.

Job Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, MOI, King IV, JSE requirements
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent planning skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Persistence and ability to take own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Must be able to build a relationship with clients and collegues
• Must be flexible to attend to unplanned meetings
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent transcription, writing and word processing skills
• Ability to take detailed minutes
• Ability to work in a self-supervisory, multi-task environment, within clear timelines
• Experience taking and producing minutes in a timely fashion
• Typing speed of approximately 65 words per minute
• Administrative ability and experience
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.