Job Vacancies at BDO South Africa

Description

• An Audit Administrator is responsible for Administrative tasks, Record Keeping, Invoicing, and Updating of information on in-house systems.

Reporting to various Partners and the Audit Operations Officer, the audit administrator will inter alia be responsible for the:

•  Processing of travel expenses, subsistence allowance, credit card expenses, and purchase orders
• Invoicing and WIP management
• Correspondence and communication with clients, suppliers, and staff
• Prepare and present at the first year and manager induction.
• Assisting the trainees with bank confirmations and providing a monthly reconciliation to the Finance department
• Processing legal confirmations and deed searches
• Performing monthly reconciliations and reports between the in-house systems
• Co-ordination of departmental meetings and occasional minute taking

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Bcom qualifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• At least 2 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Advanced computer skills
• Proficient in MS office packages

Skills

• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Good work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under tight time constraints.

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Description
BDO South Africa has a vacancy for an Audit Manager in our External Audit Division at our Cape Town office.

• The Audit Manager oversees and ensures that the project runs efficiently and profitably from inception to sign off, by managing all the relevant stakeholders in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures. The Audit Manager further supports the Engagement Partner with clients' commercial management and business development initiatives. 

Reporting to the Audit Partner you will inter alia be responsible for: 

• Business Development 
• Negotiating budgets/fees and overruns for clients once fee base has been agreed with the   partner 
• Managing WIP, write offs, fee queries and debtors 
• Ensure Timeous and accurate billing of clients 
• Accurate and Timeous planning of audits. 
• Management and the Execution of audits. 
• Managing staff movements on and off the job and timeously communicate to all relevant parties. 
• Manage and control staff allocations on audit project. 
• Ensure completion and finalisation of audits 
• Building of effective relationships with clients and staff. 
• Ensure Exceptional Client Service. 
• Decide on audit appropriateness of audit opinion by resolving issues which might impact on the audit opinion and ensuring that these are brought to the attention of the engagement partner and documentation thereof. 
• Manage the client and ensure that the project is delivered within the scope agreed on 
• Mentoring of trainees 
• Timeous completion of performance reviews

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA(SA) 
• A minimum of 2 years post article management experience with long term audit ambitions – partner/director 
• Listed companies experience will be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong Technical Ability 
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively - Verbally and Written
• Ability to relate to clients at executive level
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth through research and attending courses relevant to role.
• Promote teamwork within the Audit Teams
• Strong Planning, organising and control skills

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA(SA) 
• A minimum of 2 years post article management experience with long term audit ambitions – partner/director 
• Listed companies experience will be an advantage.

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Description

• BDO have a vacancy for a full time National Risk Officer, who will be reporting into the Head of Risk.

The successful incumbent will:

• Be accountability for the risk management strategy and operations of the firm;
• Will Integrate risk concepts into strategic planning and risk identification and mitigation activities;
• Be responsible for operational risk management.

Job Description:

• Ensuring Risk management remains imbedded in the strategic objectives of the firm
• Conducting risk assessments and reporting results to National Risk committee
• Define, deliver and execute Risk initiatives that support Risk Management in achieving its strategic objectives.
• Develop a basis of risk management competence and knowledge, including an appropriate level of related technical expertise in the Firm.
• Include the integration of risk concepts into strategic planning, and risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Addressing Risk compliance and supporting management and board oversight, including internal audit, through developing appropriate strategic solutions with the view to turning risks into value-creating opportunities.
• Establishing risk management policies, defining roles and responsibilities and participating in setting goals for implementation of risk management capabilities.
• Leverages the BDO global network and in-depth industry knowledge, to assist organisations in mitigating the risks associated with internal systems, business processes, projects, applications, data and third-party reliance. 

Requirements

• CA (SA) Qualification – will be preferred but a relevant Business degree will also suffice.
• 3 to 5 years post qualification work experience in Risk Management
• MS Office Suite at Advanced Level. 
• Previous experience in audit, advisory and tax firm is beneficial

Competencies:

• Creation, implementation, and maintenance of ERM system
• 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