Fresh Jobs at BDO South Africa

Description

• The ACCA Accountant Traineeship is a 3-year training Contract whereby you will gain the relevant experience in order to register as a Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA.
• The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for January 2027 where first-year trainees will start their training contract within the BDO Wave Audit division based in Gqeberha. The training contract will ensure that you obtain the support to write the strategic level exams and achieve the competencies required to register with ACCA. You will be equipped with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Wave Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO Wave to deliver exceptional client service. 

Study support:

• Exam and tuition costs covered by BDO Wave for the first attempt of your ACCA Strategic Level exams
• Lecture preparation with an approved Learning Service Provider covered by BDO Wave
• Paid study leave

Requirements
Education:

• ACCA accredited degree from an approved university with auditing as one of the major subjects, preferably completed 2025 or 2026

Skills:

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to the audit team
• 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 when required
• Project management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Strong organisational ability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Audit (Technical)

• Assist in the delivery of audits from planning through to completion, gaining exposure to the full audit cycle
• Support planning activities by preparing audit planning documents, creating system notes, and contributing to risk assessments
• During execution, perform audit procedures across financial statement areas such as payroll, cash and bank, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and property, plant and equipment (PPE)
• Evaluate evidence to assess whether there is a risk of material misstatement within financial data and document findings clearly
• Escalate issues identified to senior team members and assist in resolving queries
• Contribute to completion procedures, including final analytical reviews, clearing outstanding queries, preparing completion checklists, and assisting in drafting audit reports
• Develop professional judgement by linking audit findings to business risks and industry context

Administration

• Complete monthly feedback forms by requesting input from managers on work performed during audit engagements
• Track and update monthly skills reviews within the Learning & Training System (LTS) to monitor competencies obtained, supporting sign-off at the end of the training contract
• Prepare and deliver presentations, and actively participate in team presentations to build professional communication skills

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Description

• The ACCA Accountant Traineeship is a 3-year training Contract whereby you will gain the relevant experience in order to register as a Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA.
• The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for January 2027 where first-year trainees will start their training contract within the BDO Wave Audit division based in Cape Town. The training contract will ensure that you obtain the support to write the strategic level exams and achieve the competencies required to register with ACCA. You will be equipped with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Wave Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO Wave to deliver exceptional client service. 

Study support:

• Exam and tuition costs covered by BDO Wave for the first attempt of your ACCA Strategic Level exams
• Lecture preparation with an approved Learning Service Provider covered by BDO Wave
• Paid study leave

Requirements
Education:

• ACCA accredited degree from an approved university with auditing as one of the major subjects, preferably completed 2025 or 2026

Skills:

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to the audit team
• 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 when required
• Project management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Strong organisational ability.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Audit (Technical)

• Assist in the delivery of audits from planning through to completion, gaining exposure to the full audit cycle
• Support planning activities by preparing audit planning documents, creating system notes, and contributing to risk assessments
• During execution, perform audit procedures across financial statement areas such as payroll, cash and bank, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and property, plant and equipment (PPE)
• Evaluate evidence to assess whether there is a risk of material misstatement within financial data and document findings clearly
• Escalate issues identified to senior team members and assist in resolving queries
• Contribute to completion procedures, including final analytical reviews, clearing outstanding queries, preparing completion checklists, and assisting in drafting audit reports
• Develop professional judgement by linking audit findings to business risks and industry context

Administration

• Complete monthly feedback forms by requesting input from managers on work performed during audit engagements
• Track and update monthly skills reviews within the Learning & Training System (LTS) to monitor competencies obtained, supporting sign-off at the end of the training contract
• Prepare and deliver presentations, and actively participate in team presentations to build professional communication skills

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• 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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 platforms 
• 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, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
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
• 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 
• Tax and Finance recruitment experience is essential 
• Competencies: Knowledge and Skills

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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Description
Junior Audit Manager

• At BDO, we believe in investing in our people to help them grow, both professionally and personally. The foundation of our business is strong relationship, with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and we work hard every day to make this a reality.  Our commitment is to create unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities and our client's unparalleled support.
• BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 91,054 people working out of 1,658 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards
• The Junior Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that work is planned, executed and completed efficiently in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures and keeps the Engagement Manager and/or the Engagement Partner informed of matters or issues which might impact on the audit opinion or any other matters of concern or opportunities from the audit.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the audit planning is signed off before commencement of execution of the audit
• Manage preparation of detailed budgets & staff allocation
• Submission of task code request & approval of overruns.
• Communication of deadlines and budget to staff
• Liaison with client and preparation of the schedule of audit requirements 
• Perform function of principal client contact and take full responsibility for the client relationship management and ensure that all queries are solved timeously

Execution:

• Review the draft financial statements and audit opinion
• Attend & present at audit committee meetings
• Attend and facilitate wrapup meetings
• Ensure that the files for archiving are done
• Ensure timeous archiving of files
• Ensure signed financials are given to the Audit Administrator

Competencies:

• Project Management
• English proficiency (Verbal and Written)
• Client interaction
• Negotiation
• People Management (Coaching and Mentoring)
• Presentations Skills
• Administrative Skills

Qualifications:

•  CA(SA) (eligible)
•  Completed 3 years SAICA training contract
   

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Job Purpose:

• The Business Development Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s growth strategy by providing operational and administrative assistance across business development initiatives. This includes managing the end-to-end administration of tenders and proposals, maintaining databases and records for key and mega accounts, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality submissions that align with brand and regulatory standards

Key Responsibilities:

Tender Administration

• Monitor tender portals and internal sources for relevant opportunities.
• Support the tender lifecycle: registration, compilation of documents, document collection, clarification management, submission scheduling, and compliance tracking.
• Liaise with procurement teams to ensure alignment with tender requirements.
• Maintain and update a tender register with submission outcomes and feedback.

Proposal Administration

• Coordinate the collation of proposal content in collaboration with service line teams and subject matter experts.
• Format and proofread proposals to ensure compliance with the firm’s branding and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain a proposal content library including updated CVs, bios, case studies, methodologies, and firm credentials.
• Track all proposal submissions and assist in reporting win/loss ratios.

Key & Mega Account Administration.

• Maintain accurate timelines of engagements and presentations to CMO,
• Perform administration for each Key and Mega Account on SharePoint
• Support client teams with administrative needs related to account planning, stakeholder mapping, meeting follow-ups, and reporting.
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and update sessions between client service teams and BD leadership.
• Assist with compiling performance reports, relationship dashboards, and client satisfaction insights.

CRM & Document Management

• Capture and update client and opportunity data on the CRM system.
• Manage SharePoint and other BD platforms to ensure documentation is accessible, current, and compliant.
• Create filing structures for proposals, tenders, and key and mega account documents.
• Support client surveys and maintain accurate data for the firm
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal policies for data management and reporting.

General/Ad hoc Support

• Assist in organising BD-related events and campaigns targeting sectors or accounts.
• Provide administrative support to the BD team, including calendar management, minute-taking, travel coordination, and vendor liaison.
• Participate in regular BD team meetings, contribute to team initiatives, and support ad hoc requests.
• Support cross-functional business development projects as needed.
• Mapping of key stakeholders for business development initiatives

Requirements
Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics).
• Familiarity with tender portals, SharePoint, and proposal management platforms.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (IRBA, B-BBEE, etc.) in professional services is advantageous.

Qualifications & Experience:

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in business development support or administration, preferably within a professional services or audit firm.
• Experience with tender and proposal administration in a regulated environment is required.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking
• Able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Agile
• Self-starter
• Innovative
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Detail orientated