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• Kickstart your career with us! We’ve got 12 month Fixed-Term Contract roles ready for you to explore.
• Step into your future with one of the world’s fastest-growing professional services firms. BDO’s YES Internship Programme is your chance to gain real work experience, grow your skills, and find your place in the world of business.

Who We Are

• At BDO, we’re all about people. We believe in helping you grow—not just as a professional, but as a person. When you join us, you’re not just an intern. You’re part of a team that’s shaping the future of work.

What’s In It for You?

• A hands-on, real-world learning experience
• Real projects, real impact—no coffee runs here
• Build your skills and confidence as you move from student to professional
• Be part of a young, energetic team that’s going places
• Connect and collaborate with BDO leaders and mentors
• Boost your personal and professional growth

Requirements
Qualification:

• Human Resources or Industrial Psychology Degree

Experience:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong reporting and analytical capabilities
• This is more than just an internship. It’s a launchpad.

Skills, That’ll Make You Stand Out:

• You know how to write a solid, professional email
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint (intermediate level)
• You can communicate clearly and confidently in English—written and spoken
• You've got admin experience and know how to keep things running smoothly

Experience We Value:

• You’ve done office support or admin work before—think data entry, collecting info, keeping things organized (but not just basic filing!)

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong reporting and analytical capabilities

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You're fluent in English and know how to get your message across
• You’re a great communicator and know how to work well with others
• You can work independently and manage your time like a pro
• You care about getting the details right
• Teamwork is your vibe—you know how to collaborate and support

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Description

• BDO Business Services Outsourcing  Services  has vacancies for an Intermediate Accountant  who will help in maintaining/managing portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients. 

Competencies :

Perform the following annual engagements:

• Annual write-up of accounting records utilising the firms preferred software tool, i.e. Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner
• 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 SOP’s are followed at all times
• Proposing journals to client (via Senior / Manager)
• Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements, discuss engagement results
• Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs
• Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC’s, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc) 
• Monthly accounting - processing accounting transactions and reconciliations to Balance Sheet, preparation of management accounts and calculation and reconciling of VAT and PAYE
• Managing own WIP and budgets on engagements
• Updating Manager and Partner on progress of engagements
• Mentoring junior staff both on the job and generally
• Assist other staff members where needed
• Outsourced projects when needed
• Other duties as may be required in line with the position.

Requirements:

• B.Com Financial Accounting  
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing)
• Detailed knowledge of Caseware Working papers

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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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Description

• Having completed your SAICA articles, a Junior Associate, is responsible to the audit engagement manager for daily work contact, conduct of the audit work and for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed within the required time frame. 

 Completion of execution on sections  

• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections 
• Completion of planning and finalisation 
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity 
• Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner 
• Regular online and in-person training is required to ensure compliance 

Requirements

Qualifications and experience 

Minimum requirements: 

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA 
• Less than 1-year post-articles experience 
• Full IFRS practical audit experience 

Preferred requirements:  

• Independent review 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 
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management 
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required 
• Supervisory experience 
• Must be able to work on your own 
• Project management skills 
• Quality and detail oriented 
• Team player 

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Description

• Having completed your SAICA articles, a Junior Associate, is responsible to the audit engagement manager for daily work contact, conduct of the audit work and for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed within the required time frame. 

 Completion of execution on sections  

• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections 
• Completion of planning and finalisation 
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity 
• Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner 
• Regular online and in-person training is required to ensure compliance 

Requirements

Qualifications and experience 

Minimum requirements: 

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA 
• Less than 1-year post-articles experience 
• Full IFRS practical audit experience 

Preferred requirements:  

• Independent review 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 
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management 
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required 
• Supervisory experience 
• Must be able to work on your own 
• Project management skills 
• Quality and detail oriented 
• Team player 

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Description

• Having completed your SAICA articles, a Junior Associate, is responsible to the audit engagement manager for daily work contact, conduct of the audit work and for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed within the required time frame. 

 Completion of execution on sections  

• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections 
• Completion of planning and finalisation 
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity 
• Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner 
• Regular online and in-person training is required to ensure compliance 

Requirements

Qualifications and experience 

Minimum requirements: 

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA 
• Less than 1-year post-articles experience 
• Full IFRS practical audit experience 

Preferred requirements:  

• Independent review 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 
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management 
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required 
• Supervisory experience 
• Must be able to work on your own 
• Project management skills 
• Quality and detail oriented 
• Team player 

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Description

• BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Senior Tax Consultant within the Indirect Tax Team in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the Indirect Tax Management.
• The Senior Tax Consultant will be afforded the opportunity to lead project engagements in the team. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning and execution / delivery of engagements, leading project to achieve building / maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.

In addition, the Senior Consultant will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations, which include (but are not limited to), functions such as:

• Assisting with all VAT Consulting related activities including, but not limited to, writing of VAT opinions, VAT reviews, VAT training, and WIP management.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Assisting management in establishing the nature of clients' South African business activities and assessing the VAT implications pertinent thereto.
• Effectively driving the risk process associated with the VAT consulting environment in an attempt to avoid penalties and interest for clients.
• Executing the overall process associated with VAT consulting.
• Effective communication and liaison with SARS with regards to any VAT consulting-related matters.
• Assist with the developing of junior staff both from technical and soft skills perspective.
• Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.
• Interpreting and applying theoretical and industry knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Drafting technically correct opinions, advice and reports for review to be provided to clients.
• Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
• Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
• Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audits and queries.
• Overall WIP management such as preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.
• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to high technical standards.
• Microsoft office suite proficiency.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting / LLB
• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation or HDip in Tax or VAT
• Advanced VAT certificate will be advantageous

Experience:

• 3 - 5 Years practical VAT consulting experience
• Strong VAT technical knowledge and practical experience
• Financial Services experience will be advantageous

Competencies:

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership and supervising skills
• Continuous inclination and preparedness to improve technical and other abilities
• Ambitious to progress in a consulting environment
• High levels of interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• High levels of ethical behaviour and adherence to principles and values