Jobs at BDO South Africa

Description

• BDO Cape Town is looking for an accountant to work in the Business Services and Outsourcing Department.

Job specifications:

• Responsibility for portfolio of clients (individuals, trust companies and cc's) 
• 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 SOP's are followed at all times.Reviewing junior staff working papers for sections allocated to themReviewing independent review files performed by junior staff Proposing journals to client Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements, discuss engagement results Accounting duties Preparation, processing and maintenance of accounting records for numerous individual companies, cc and trusts from source documents Balance sheet reconciliations.Preparation of audit files and finalization of accounts Preparation of monthly management accounts Reconciliation of intercompany loan accounts.Preparation of interest schedules on loan accounts Processing monthly general journals, monthly reconciliation of expenses Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs Drafting financial statements in terms of relevant accounting disclosure requirements using Caseware Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC's, special allowances (s12C, S12E, etc.)Preparation and submission of statutory returns Managing WIP and budgets on engagements, Updating manager and partner on progress of engagements.Mentoring junior staff both on the job and generally Ad-hoc processing on Pastel Partner, Xero or directly in Caseware Assist other staff members where needed attending to any other matters arising, such as tax queries etc. Outsourced projects when needed & other duties as may be required in line with the position.   

Requirements

• BCom Financial Accounting and Tax as majors 
• Hons. BCom in accounting or related qualification 
• SAIPA or SAICA articles 

Competencies:

• Preferred Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing) 
• Detailed knowledge of Caseware working papers   
• Ability to lead a team Work in a team and independently 
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal 

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Description

The key purpose of this role is to assist the Corporate Finance team in delivering quality Corporate Finance services and to enable fee base growth. The Corporate Finance Executive will be responsible for the following key activities to achieve the main objectives:

• Planning: Ensure that the Corporate Finance planner is up to date for personal planning at all times;
• Proposals: Contribute to competitive bid proposals;
• Filing: Ensure all job files are neatly closed off with the final master workbook and report separately filed and identifiable;
• Self-development: Maintain necessary SAICA CPD (or other professional body CPD);
• Training: Attend all mandatory BDO training as required;
• Execution: Provide high quality deliverables (and supporting workbooks) within agreed timelines for all engagements (valuations, due diligence, modelling etc.);
• Team Communication: Ensure appropriate project communications are maintained (as agreed per project). Ensure spare capacity is communicated as early as possible;
• Client and target relationship management: Ensure all communication is professional and on-brand and contribute to client presentations as required; and
• Feedback: Ensure feedback requests are sent and ratings timeously agreed for all projects delivered upon. Ensure feedback requests received are timeously responded to.

Requirements
Qualifications:   

• CA (SA) qualification

Additional relevant certification/qualification is desirable
Experience:   

• Minimum 3 years audit articles
• Post-audit articles experience
• Excellent computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;     Analysis of financial statements and evaluation of a company's operating data, business performance and determination of proper levels of "working capital" and "capital structure" ratios;     
• A good understanding of IFRS and the ability to identify key IFRS issues within a business; and understanding of the basic principles of mergers and acquisitions.    

Competencies:   

• Commercial orientation;     
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills;     
• Excellent report writing skills;     
• Knowledge and innovation;     
• Influencing skills / leadership potential;     
• Entrepreneurial flair;     
• Problem solving potential and decision making skills;     
• Organisation skills;     
• Energy and drive;     
• A strong command of English (both oral and written);     
• Excellent planning and organising abilities;     
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal reporting deadlines;     
• Have a strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth;     
• Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for analytics;     
• Ability to carrying out basic financial modelling, then developing and presenting results;     
• Contribute to competitive bid proposals and formal presentations; and     
• Ability to prepare due diligence reports using templates and executive summaries.  

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The purpose of this job is to:

To support the development and growth of the BDO Sustainability unit and the integration of these services within both the local BDO advisory service lines and across our global network.

To effectively support the monitoring of technical advisory work, marketing material, though leadership, research and analysis providing effective advice, support, monitoring and oversight to embed appropriate alignment to global best practices. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• New business/lead generation
• Quality control for reporting
• Project management – including conceptualisation, financial and quality control
• Ensure report are accurate and at appropriate standard before submission to Associate Director and Director
• Mentor and guide subordinates and assist with technical queries
• Build client relationships and portfolio
• Strategic sustainability reporting and risk assessment guidance
• Keep abreast of regulatory and industry trends in the area of energy, water and climate change to develop strategies to ensure BDO can effectively advise clients to appropriately addresses these issues.

Requirements

Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge

• Masters level or working towards Masters level (technical ESG/Sustainability/Climate focused)
• Hons in any of the below fields non-negotiable
• BEng Chemical engineering
• BEng Environmental engineering
• BA, BSc Environmental Management
• BSc Environmental Sciences
• BA, BSocSci Social Science
• BSc Atmospheric sciences
• Economic studies
• Development studies

Min 7 years in sustainability/environmental/social/climate consulting (specific focus on technical consulting and advisory work)

• Sustainability consulting experience (reporting, assurance, analysis)
• Climate Change Consulting (climate risk assessment, reporting, greenhouse gas accounting)
• Environmental (environmental auditing, water management and accounting, biodiversity management and accounting)
• Thorough understanding of current sustainability reporting practices: IFRS, ISSB, JSE Guidelines, International reporting
• In-depth understanding of climate change and related target-setting methodologies
• Thorough understanding of SA GHG regulatory environment: GHG Reporting, Carbon Tax, Climate Change Bill
• Specialist expertise in one/more of the following fields:
• Carbon management
• Climate change adaptation
• Water accounting
• Biodiversity consulting
• Development economics
• Climate change risk assessment
• Sustainability data analysis including energy modelling and climate modelling
• Sustainability and climate change reporting (GRI, SASBI, CDP, TCFD)
• Greenhouse gas accounting
• Carbon target setting and mitigation strategies
• Strong understanding of climate change and related target-setting methodologies
• Thorough understanding of SA GHG regulatory environment: GHG Reporting, Carbon Tax, Climate Change Bill
• Sustainability Assurance

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Partners with assigned business units to deliver value-added services to management and employees that align with overall business objectives.
• Collaborates with the P&C specialist teams in the development and implementation of employee programs and initiatives across BDO.
• Partners with BDO business leaders to develop action plans that achieve organizational objectives.
• Provides guidance and input on strategic workforce planning and talent management.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues; provides guidance on, and assists in, performance improvement and conduct related issues.
• Facilitates conflict resolution at all levels.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Provides policy guidance and interpretation; recommends and implements changes.
• Develops and delivers presentations on P&C related topics.
• Ensures that the organization's needs are met in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Assisting with recruitment of SAICA, SAIPA and other internal Vacancies

Requirements
Qualifications

• HR Related BA degree
• 2-3 years on the job training

Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within our business
• The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
• Extremely organized
• Excellent attention to detail and highly accurate with excellent spelling, grammar and proof-reading skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills as there will be a lot of interaction with the leadership team and external client management
• A positive attitude with the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of general IT system and applications including MS office