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• BDO Johannesburg is looking for Senior Accountants to work in the Business Services and Advisory Department.  

 Job specifications:

• Responsibility for portfolio of clients (Individuals, Trust, Companies and Close Corporations)
• Processing of all accounting, cashbooks, suppliers invoices, sales invoices, payroll journals and other relevant journals are captured in the accounting records of the clients on a real time basis
• Familiarity with digital platforms that integrate with cloud-based accounting packages
• Performing health checks on the integration between operating systems and financial data and ensuring all reports/information are reflected in the accounting records of an entity
• Ability to perform month end checks, ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are performed and all agreed to external monthly support
• Provide support and direction to your team, if any, of intermediate and junior accounts
• Be ultimately responsible for ensuring all support to trial balance is maintained
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Processing monthly general journals
• Monthly reconciliation of expenses 
• Finalisation of monthly accounts
• Responsible for facing clients and presenting management accounts to them wherein you showcase your accounting technical ability
• Be the Outsourced Financial Manager to your clients ensuring that all necessary areas of compliance are dealt with
• Preparation and submission of statutory returns (VAT 201, EMP 201, EMP501 and return of earnings

Additional competencies:

• Compile Annual financial statements in terms of IFRS for SMEs
• Perform the following engagements Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410 Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400 Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act
• Ensuring that proper planning is performed before execution
• Ensuring BDO SOPs are followed at all times 
• Reviewing working paper files performed by your team
• Proposing journals to client
• Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements, discuss engagement results
• Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC's, special allowances (s12C, S12E, etc.))
• Experience in the following accounting software: SAP, OneStream, Sage, and Xero.

Skillset required

• Managing WIP and budgets on engagements 
• Updating manager and partner on progress of engagements 
• Mentoring junior & intermediary staff both on the job and general
• Assist other staff members where needed 
• Attending to any other matters arising, such as tax queries etc in collaboration with other departments within the organisation
• Outsourced assignments when needed 
• Seek opportunities to grow department and client base
• Be fluent in both Afrikaans and English
• Other duties as may be required in line with the position   

Requirements

Skills requirements: 

• BCom Financial Accounting and Tax as majors (preferred Hons. BCom accounting but not a requirement)  
• Competed SAIPA or SAICA articles preferred  
• Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing)  
• Detailed knowledge of cloud-based accounting platforms

Role requirements: 

• Ability to lead a team  
• Work in a team and independently  
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal  
• Good IT skills to grow the digitisation process within BDO
• Ability to travel   
   

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Description

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive PA to support the Executives of the Department. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage a wide range of administrative, operational, and executive support tasks in a fast-paced environment and will also play a central role in ensuring effective communication, record-keeping, and coordination across all company activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support

• Manage executive diaries, appointments, and meetings.
• Coordinate personal tasks for senior executives (travel, catering, gift purchases, etc.).
• Organize executive travel arrangements including visas, transport, and accommodation.
• Coordination operations across all offices nationally.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, and briefing materials for meetings
• Coordinate communication between the executives, staff, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders
• Conduct research, and compile briefing notes, presentations, and reports to support decision making
• Act as the first point of contact between the executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage correspondence, including drafting letters, emails, and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Support the executives in the planning and coordination of organisational projects, stakeholder engagements, and events.
• Ensure effective office administration and workflow management for the executives’ offices.
• Performance and Project Management Support.

Administration

• Handle all administrative duties for the Executives.
• Draft and format correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Address high-level queries and complaints, including those at executive levels.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Directors as needed.

Procurement & Finance

• Source and procure stationery, marketing materials and corporate gifts per internal policy.
• Negotiate pricing to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Manage stock levels and track executive expenses.

Driver Coordination

• Assign tasks to drivers for deliveries, etc.

Reception Management

• Supervise and evaluate Reception team performance.
• Ensure timely distribution of event details.

Travel Coordination

• Book travel for executives and facilitators (flights, car rentals, accommodation).
• Manage visa applications and airport transfers.

IT Support Liaison

• Liase with IT and escalate IT-related issues when necessary.
• Department Asset Register management

Facilities Management

• Coordinate with Facilities and Building Managers to maintain high service standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of office and campus spaces.
• Oversee event and class setup with Facilities.

Requirements
Key Skills and Competencies Required:

Technical and Professional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with calendar management tools.
• Familiarity with project management tools 
• Knowledge of financial dashboards, reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with business operations, financials, and corporate strategy.
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent document management and writing skills.

Soft Skills and Personality Traits:

• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive problem solver with a high level of initiative.
• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) to build relationships with senior leaders.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Letter, presentation, Memo and submission drafting skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful approach.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Possess a National Diploma/Degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in executive administrative support or as a Personal Assistant to senior management/executives preferably in a corporate environment.

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Description

• The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don’t just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm’s wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you’ll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry’s most exciting and varied roles.

Requirements
Technical Responsibilities:

• Deal with bookkeeping including preparing, processing, and recording bank transactions, processing purchase, sales, and general ledger entries for a wide variety of clients on a number of accounting packages, including the group’s larger more complex clients.
• Prepare monthly annual management accounts and VAT returns with little supervision.
• Maintain and build relationships with clients and ensure that all communications are conducted in a professional manner.
• Build trust and connect with clients and targets by listening and showing empathy and patience.
• Demonstrate a sound awareness of how businesses operate, the commercial environment, and its impact on the client’s business.
• Train junior members on accounts software and other processes critical to their current or future work.
• Analyse data and offer explanations and solutions where information is not captured efficiently, or where financial performance is not in line with budgets or business plan.

Education and Experience:

• Bcom majoring in accounting with 1 – 2 years bookkeeping experience.
• SAIPA/AGA training contract would be an advantage
• Proven experience of management accounts preparation.
• Good VAT knowledge (including VAT return preparation experience) and a sound understanding of the basics of Corporate tax.
• Experience of statutory audit file preparation and liaison with audit teams (preferable not essential).
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel and Office and use of all standard in-house packages.
• Solid bookkeeping skills and good working knowledge of Xero and other cloud accounting software.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Keep up to date with all technical and commercial developments.
• Works independently and exercises a degree of judgement and adaptability in own decisions and actions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and research skills.
• Self-motivated and able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios.
• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus.
• Good team member who can encourage and support others at all levels.
• Acknowledges and praises people for their effort and achievements.
• Seeks regular feedback on own performance and acts on findings.
• Sets realistic but stretching performance targets for self and others.
• Knows own strengths and limitations.
• Embraces change with an adaptable and flexible working attitude.

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• BDO South Africa is seeking a commercially driven and well-connected senior leader to take on the role of Director: Market Development.
• This role is focused on expanding the firm’s presence in key markets by building and leveraging strategic relationships that create access to new opportunities and strengthen BDO’s position within priority sectors.
• The successful candidate will operate at a senior level, engaging with executives, board members, and industry leaders, and will play a key role in enabling business growth through targeted market engagement and opportunity development.
• This is a high-impact role suited to an individual who thrives in a relationship-led environment and is motivated by influence, access, and commercial outcomes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Market Development & Strategic Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across priority sectors 
• Strengthen BDO’s visibility and positioning within relevant markets and industry platforms 
• Represent BDO at selected industry engagements, forums, and networking platforms 
• Build a strong external network that enhances access to decision-makers 

Business Development & Opportunity Creation

• Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned to the firm’s growth priorities 
• Facilitate strategic introductions between prospective clients and BDO leadership 
• Support the progression of opportunities into formal client engagements 
• Collaborate across service lines to maximise the value of opportunities 

Market Insight & Intelligence

• Gather insights on market trends, stakeholder movements, and sector developments 
• Contribute to shaping client targeting and business development initiatives 
• Identify opportunities to enhance BDO’s market presence through strategic initiatives 

Relationship Management

• Build and sustain long-term, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders 
• Ensure relationships are embedded within the firm  
• Maintain visibility of engagement activity and opportunity progression 

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with leadership teams to align market activity with business priorities 
• Support collaboration across sectors and service lines 
• Contribute to a coordinated and consistent approach to market engagement 

Leadership & People Management

• Provide leadership and direction within market development to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic priorities 
• Influence and guide internal stakeholders to effectively leverage relationships and convert business opportunities 
• Support the development of a relationship-driven and business focused culture across the firm 
• Act as a role model in stakeholder engagement, professionalism, and external representation 
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability building in business development and market engagement practices

Requirements
Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Finance, or a related field 
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or equivalent) will be advantageous 

Experience

• Minimum of 12–15 years’ experience in business development, market development, stakeholder engagement, or a similar commercially focused role
• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior executives, board members, and industry stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and leverage strategic relationships to support business growth
• Experience within a professional services or advisory environment will be advantageous

Requirements

• Ability to operate credibly at executive and board level, with strong professionalism, discretion, and sound business judgement
• Strong business development and commercial awareness, with the ability to identify and develop market opportunities
• Advanced relationship-building, networking, and stakeholder management capability
• Strong external market orientation and ability to represent the firm effectively in professional and industry environments
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders, teams, and functions to align to business priorities
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives
• Willingness and ability to travel for stakeholder engagement

Behavioural Competencies

• Executive presence and credibility
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness and emotional intelligence
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Sound judgement and professionalism
• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships
• Strong external market awareness and curiosity
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Leadership presence within a matrix environment

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Purpose of the role:

• We are looking for a "Deal Hunter," a unique individual motivated by and passionate about identifying, pursuing, negotiating, and implementing Finance Transformation Projects across Industry.
• Join a company with a rich history and quality reputation, a company that will offer you seniority and growth and the environment to nurture your passion.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Market Development: 

• Spearhead the market development of Finance Transformation and associated projects (in other lines of service), identifying opportunities and showcasing value-added benefits. Establish support systems for aftermarket sales, emphasizing Finance Transformation benefits for new and existing clients (in other Lines of Service), and efficiently manage the contract process.

Sales Process Oversight: 

• Manage the sales process, aligning client needs with company capabilities and product benefits.

Team Management: 

• Lead a team of technical specialists, agents, and Group companies to optimize Process equipment sales.

Training and Development: 

• Provide effective training, development, and mentoring aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Negotiation Skills: 

• Utilize adept negotiation skills for accurate pricing and strategic determination of business models.

Market Development: 

• Spearhead the market development of Finance Transformation and associated projects (in other lines of service), identifying opportunities and showcasing value-added benefits. Establish support systems for aftermarket sales, emphasizing Finance Transformation benefits for new and existing clients (in other Lines of Service), and efficiently manage the contract process.

Sales Process Oversight: 

• Manage the sales process, aligning client needs with company capabilities and product benefits.

Team Management: 

• Lead a team of technical specialists, agents, and Group companies to optimize Process equipment sales.

Training and Development: 

• Provide effective training, development, and mentoring aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Negotiation Skills: 

• Utilize adept negotiation skills for accurate pricing and strategic determination of business models.

Product Development and Quality Control: 

• Oversee product development, resource management, and progress reporting for, inter alia, pipeline. Ensure adherence to quality measures and company policies throughout the project life cycle.

Customer Relations: 

• Leverage existing relationships, manage customer expectations, resolve customer complaints, and stay informed about market trends and competitors and use these to optimize the section.

Industry Engagement: 

• Actively participate in industry events and improve the profile of the business.

Performance Management: 

• Conduct Performance Appraisals, manage work allocation, and align resources with business objectives.

Budget and Forecasting: 

• Assist in setting sales budgets, maintaining forecasts, and ensure adherence.

Ethical Practices:

• Uphold business ethics codes and ensure communication and implementation within the team.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Degree in Commerce preferably majoring in Accounting, Business Management or Business Administration.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Financial Management role and at least 5 years in a Sales/Business Development role at a Senior Management Level or above. Experience at an Executive Level would be advantageous.
• Expert Level knowledge of Finance Transformation and demonstrable experience executing large scale projects, and directing and supervising large teams, and performance management of team members within the project delivery phase.
• Experienced in costing/estimating for projects, negotiation, risk assessment requirements within management consulting,