Jobs at BDO South Africa

Description

• This role is an exciting opportunity, requiring a proactive approach to identifying and testing key information technology controls related to financial reporting. The goal is to develop innovative audit solutions tailored to the specific information technology risks faced by businesses. 

Requirements

• Conduct general information technology controls testing. 
• Perform application controls testing. 
• Analyse information systems data to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction 
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients' businesses, identifying risks and controls. 
• Provide technical support to financial teams’ auditors when computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATS) are required. 
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn data analysis using tools like IDEA. 
• Learn about information technology risk management, information technology governance concepts, and  best practice frameworks. 
• Prepare audit plans and gather evidence through interviews and validation. 
• Engage with clients during audits. 
• Document work and findings in accordance with the BDO audit and risk management process. 
• Keep the management team and clients informed of potential audit delays and escalate issues as needed. 
• Validate all information technology audit findings before drafting the information technology audit report. 
• Participate in meetings with clients and the audit team. 
• Provide feedback to the information technology management team when required. 
• Adhere to the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, informatics, internal auditing, or equivalent. 
• Honours in the above fields is advantageous. 
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2, and other models is a plus. 

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Description
Primary Purpose of the Job:

• Service delivery execution in accordance with the ICT ITIL Framework and BDO Strategy. Adhere and comply to the National ICT service strategy. Align with best practice disciplines, governance, ethics, risk standards, policies and compliance for the firm.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver services and support in line with the defined National ICT service catalogue.
• Solve complex end-user related Incidents.
• Ensure Service Delivery within SLA criteria, to resolve and escalate where required.
• Document technical knowledge articles
• Ensure all business requests are delivered in the most effective way (reduction in incidents/rework)
• Continuous improvement to meet the level of required efficiencies and agreed SLA (processes, systems, delivery)           
• Perform Proactive end-user machine maintenance.
• Effective administration of incidents, requests and problem related requirements          
• Provide related service feedback to the management team and leadership – report- repeat incidents/problem areas/proactive trends

Requirements
Qualification:

• NQF Level 6 IT related Qualification

Experience:

• A+, N+, ITIL V3, ITIL V4

Job Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Investigative and root cause analytical skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Holistic and Logical Thinking
• Disciplined
• Flexible/Dependable
• Proactive Personality
• Must be a team player.
• Open minded and highly adaptive mindset

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Description

• 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.
• BDO South Africa has a vacancy for a Creditors Clerk to join our internal Finance Department.
• The Creditors Clerk maintains the Firm’s Creditors Function.

The Creditors Clerk will be responsible for:    

• Accurate processing of all creditor transactions, monthly Journals and completing Credit application and required documents.      
• Preparation and creation of Purchase orders for Admin and submit for approval Receive, Verify invoices from Service lines      
• Ensure that invoices/PO’s are approved in accordance with levels of authority      
• Match invoices to approved PO      
• Capture invoices on maconomy, ensuring correct allocation to GL according to the budget and splitting of costs to different service lines.      
• Reconcile creditors accounts to vendor statements & A/P age analysis      
• Weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting      
• Foreign payments & currency conversions      
• Prepare month end creditors age analysis report      
• Process journal reallocations      
• Loading payments and beneficiaries on the banking system      
• Screening vendor applications and loading approved vendors on the system      
• Updating vendor database & creating new vendor accounts when approved      
• Negotiating credit terms with suppliers & maintaining rapport      
• Processing & payment of internal expense claims      
• Assist external auditors with annual audit      
• Attending to telephonic & email queries (query resolution      
• Maintain an efficient filing system with respect to accounting data, records, contracts and invoices      
• Request documents from suppliers or Service lines when required (i.e. debit order invoices)      

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Matric
• Bookkeeping course
• B.Com Degree is advantageous

Experience:

• 3-5 years creditors experience
• Experience in a professional services environment

Competencies:

• Ability to engage with people at all levels.
• An organised administrator.
• Solid ability using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Maconomy etc.
• Professional attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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Description
 Primary Purpose of the Job 

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Junior Application Specialist to join our Applications team.  In this role, you will assist in the implementation, support, and maintenance of business applications to ensure smooth operations. You will work closely with end-users and Application team members to optimize application performance and contribute to system enhancements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of business applications.
• Provide first-line support for application-related issues and escalate when necessary.
• Troubleshoot software problems and work with internal teams or external vendors to resolve them.
• Support system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
• Train end users on application functionalities and best practices.
• Document processes, system changes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Participate in testing new features, updates, or integrations before deployment.
• Ensure applications comply with security and compliance standards.

Requirements
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• Prior experience in IT support or application management (internships included) is a plus.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills

Job Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the Power Platform and SharePoint Online (Administration) is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of enterprise applications, databases, or software troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SQL, scripting, or programming languages is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

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Description

• Ensures that working papers /dashboards are in accordance with established department and firm methodologies.
• Where required, assist junior members of the team on delivery of projects.
• Reporting and Quality Management
• Completion of reports are in line with established department and firm methodologies.
• Quality assurance documents are completed timeously for each project.
• Measurement of performance on each project is recorded and noted on the performance management system and or in line with ITCE guidelines.
• Learning and development criteria is met through, on the job training, training attendance, training platform stats (Data Camp) etc.

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

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

• B.Com Accounting, Informatics, Computer Science or relevant degree
• Other relevant data and analytics certifications

Work Experience          

• Minimum 2-3 years working experience in Data and Analytics/ Internal/ IT/ External Audit
• Knowledge & Idea Analytics; SQL; Python; Alteryx; UiPath; Advanced Excel; R; Power BI; Qlikview.
• Basic tintermediate Accounting, Auditing, risk and control principles.
• Data extraction, transformation techniques.
• Visualisation/ Dashboarding

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Description
YES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

• Discover your potential at the fastest-growing global professional services firm! Join BDO’s YES Internship Programme to gain invaluable experience and insights into your career field.

What You'll Gain:

• A structured, output-based environment
• Opportunities to grow your knowledge and experience, transitioning from student to employee.
• Access to a dynamic and fast-growing team
• Interactions and relationship-building with BDO SA managers and partners
• Personal and professional growth

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in HR or Industrial Psychology
• Assist the BP’s and Office with admin work from Onboarding to off boarding. The role will involve the full employee life cycle
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to quality and detail
• Strong teamwork skills

Eligibility:

• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• You must be unemployed and have never completed a YES internship before.
• Availability to start on April 1, 2025.