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Description

• The KYC Research Assistant will join the KYC Research Support team within BDO’s Shared Service Centre (SSC) Internal Compliance Area, based in Liverpool City Centre. This will be a challenging and rewarding role where you will be involved in the administration of the firm’s Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.
• You will be responsible for compiling high‑quality new client research packs to support the firm. The role focuses on gathering, analysing, and summarising company and individual data from multiple trusted sources to support Know Your Client (KYC) requirements.

Requirements
Education & Skills

Minimum requirements:

• A completed Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in a social science discipline which includes: History ;  Criminology/Law ; Psychology, etc.

Competencies

• Critical thinking & problem solving
• Research proficiency
• Professional communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Ethical decision‑making
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, internet research etc.

Roles & Responsibilities:

This will be a challenging and rewarding role, where you will specifically be involved in:

• Complete relevant tasks dictated by project team via ServiceNow request ticket. Inclusive of but not limited to, creation of ownership structure, open-source research, PEP and sanction checks and creation of corporate trees for conflict check purposes.
• Ad-hoc projects – Support with delivery and also take ownership of projects for additional research on prospective and existing clients.
• Provide support to the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Economic Crime Team.
• Administration support: Providing relevant documentation that is suitable for client onboarding and supporting the project teams understanding of their client.
• Ensuring all high-risk elements are clearly presented and evidenced.
• Taking necessary steps to inform the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Economic Crime Team when required.

Coaching:

• Collaborate with Senior Assistant team members to ensure understanding of firms current AML guidance.
• Supporting peers in an office environment as well as via the team queries channel.
• Demonstrate and lead promotion of best practice.

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Description

• The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of engagement types. All parts of the BDO Annual work team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle the appointed engagements to enable BDO to deliver sustainable growth. Actively participates in engagement teams, provides technical support to junior engagement staff in area of expertise. Assists Senior Accountant and management in application of processes in engagements to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and processes and advise on improvements identified in existing processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains the client relationship through communication, listening and responsiveness
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel in and around the greater Pretoria (own transport or public)
• Assures quality and efficiency in engagement processes.
• Execute planned assignments as part of a team on each engagement:
• Annual write-up of accounting records utilising the firms preferred software tool, i.e. Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner, Agreed-upon Procedures, Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410
• Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410
• Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400
• Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act and Companies Act
• Proposing journals to client (via Senior / Manager)
• Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs on Caseware(Intermediate level)
• Performing basic tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC’s, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc)
• Managing own WIP and budgets on engagements with the assistance of the Senior / Manager
• Updating Senior and manager on progress of engagements
• Assist other staff members where needed
• Other duties as may be required in line with the position.
• Implement and follow standard operating procedures and quality process manuals to ensure engagements meet the required standards. Provide feedback on areas of improvement
• Identify cross-selling opportunities of other BDO services to current clients and reporting to management
• Mentors junior staff and leads team in own area of expertise through on the job training and support.
• Delivers clear and coherent messages to Management on quantitative issues and reviews
• Attends required training
• Recommend areas of training and development to senior staff

Requirements

• Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

Minimum:

• B.Com Accounting Degree

Advantageous:

• Hons. B.Com (Accounting or CTA)
• Completed SAICA articles

Membership

• Registered with SAICA or SAIPA

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years’ experience

Knowledge

An understanding of:

• IFRS
• IFRS for SME’s
• ISRE 2400 (Revised)
• ISRS 4410
• Close Corporations Act
• Companies Act
• Trust Property Control Act
• Income Tax Act
• Value Added Tax Act
• Other legislative and compliance requirements
• Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
• Accounting software, i.e. Xero, Pastel
• Detailed knowledge of Caseware Working papers

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Description

• The Analyst will join BDO’s Financial Services Advisory practice in Cape Town or Johannesburg, supporting assurance engagements across banks, insurers, asset managers, and other regulated financial institutions.
• The IT External Auditor is responsible for supporting the delivery of external audit engagements by assessing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, interface testing, data analytics and executing procedures to support the financial audit opinion. The role ensures that technology risks impacting financial reporting are appropriately identified, tested, and addressed.
• The individual will work closely with audit engagement teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely audit outcomes in line with applicable auditing standards and firm methodology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Delivery

• Perform IT audit procedures over key systems relevant to financial reporting
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, including:
• User access management
• Change management
• IT operations (e.g., job monitoring, backups)
• Assess automated controls and interface controls supporting financial processes
• Document audit work, findings, and conclusions in line with audit methodology

Planning & Risk Assessment

• Assist in identifying risks associated with IT systems impacting financial statements
• Support the development of IT audit plans and procedures aligned to engagement risks
• Liaise with financial audit teams to ensure appropriate IT audit scoping

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with client IT and business stakeholders to request and obtain audit evidence
• Facilitate discussions to understand system processes and controls
• Communicate audit findings and observations clearly and professionally

Reporting

• Identify control deficiencies and articulate clear, concise audit findings
• Assist in preparing IT audit reports and deliverables for inclusion in audit opinions
• Support timely communication of issues to management and audit teams

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure work performed complies with auditing standards (e.g., ISA) and firm methodology
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails
• Uphold independence and objectivity requirements as an external auditor 

Requirements
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Understanding of IT general controls and application controls
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes and risks
• Familiarity with audit methodologies and working papers
• Exposure to data analytics tools (advantageous)

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high quality of work
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional integrity and ethical conduct

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field
• Relevant certifications advantageous (e.g., CISA, CIA, CA(SA))
• Experience in IT audit, external audit, or risk advisory

Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Risk Advisory, or related assurance roles.
• Prior exposure to Financial Services clients (e.g. banking, insurance, asset management) is strongly advantageous.
• Experience working within structured audit engagements or advisory projects.

Technical Knowledge & Frameworks

• Foundational understanding of IT external audit methodologies and risk-based auditing.
• Working knowledge of IT risk management, IT governance, and internal control concepts.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001 is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to plan, organise, and execute audit work effectively
• Client-focused and professional in stakeholder interactions
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced advisory environment
• Emotional intelligence and strong teamwork capabilities
• Commitment to continuous professional development

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Description

• The Senior Analyst will join BDO’s Financial Services Advisory practice in Cape Town or Johannesburg, supporting assurance engagements across banks, insurers, asset managers, and other regulated financial institutions.
• The IT External Auditor is responsible for supporting the delivery of external audit engagements by assessing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, interface testing, data analytics and executing procedures to support the financial audit opinion. The role ensures that technology risks impacting financial reporting are appropriately identified, tested, and addressed.
• The individual will work closely with audit engagement teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely audit outcomes in line with applicable auditing standards and firm methodology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Delivery

• Perform IT audit procedures over key systems relevant to financial reporting
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, including:
• User access management
• Change management
• IT operations (e.g., job monitoring, backups)
• Assess automated controls and interface controls supporting financial processes
• Document audit work, findings, and conclusions in line with audit methodology

Planning & Risk Assessment

• Assist in identifying risks associated with IT systems impacting financial statements
• Support the development of IT audit plans and procedures aligned to engagement risks
• Liaise with financial audit teams to ensure appropriate IT audit scoping

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with client IT and business stakeholders to request and obtain audit evidence
• Facilitate discussions to understand system processes and controls
• Communicate audit findings and observations clearly and professionally

Reporting

• Identify control deficiencies and articulate clear, concise audit findings
• Assist in preparing IT audit reports and deliverables for inclusion in audit opinions
• Support timely communication of issues to management and audit teams

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure work performed complies with auditing standards (e.g., ISA) and firm methodology
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails
• Uphold independence and objectivity requirements as an external auditor

Requirements
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Understanding of IT general controls and application controls
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes and risks
• Familiarity with audit methodologies and working papers
• Exposure to data analytics tools (advantageous)

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high quality of work
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional integrity and ethical conduct

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field
• Relevant certifications advantageous (e.g., CISA, CIA, CA(SA))
• Experience in IT audit, external audit, or risk advisory

Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Risk Advisory, or related assurance roles.
• Prior exposure to Financial Services clients (e.g. banking, insurance, asset management) is strongly advantageous.
• Experience working within structured audit engagements or advisory projects.

Technical Knowledge & Frameworks

• Foundational understanding of IT external audit methodologies and risk-based auditing.
• Working knowledge of IT risk management, IT governance, and internal control concepts.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27001 is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to plan, organise, and execute audit work effectively
• Client-focused and professional in stakeholder interactions
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced advisory environment
• Emotional intelligence and strong teamwork capabilities
• Commitment to continuous professional development

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Description

• We are recruiting an Agile Personal Assistant based in our Business Support Hub (BSH), which is part of our wider National Business Support (NBS) stream. The Business Support Hub provides administrative assistance across BDO nationally, supporting our external facing teams as well as our Practice Management Departments (PMDs).  The BSH and Agile PA team perform various tasks on behalf of these teams, allowing our external facing teams to focus on delivering exceptional client service.
• The National Business Support Stream is a collaborative community of c330 business support professionals across the firm, working in our 17 Hubs and infrastructure departments.  Made up of PAs, Senior PAs, Executive Assistants, Operations Managers, Receptionists, and Administrators, we offer access to career development, learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring.  Our aim is to ‘work smarter and creatively’ driving consistencies and ‘working better together’ by sharing best practice and knowledge. 

Requirements
The Agile PA (Grade 130) role will be challenging and rewarding. You will work as part of a team of Agile PAs to offer dedicated and ad hoc PA cover, which will vary according to the area of the business.  Core responsibilities will include:

• High quality PA cover to key stakeholders (partners and directors) and act as a trusted point of contact and support, capable of building relationships and making independent decisions within limits of authority. ​ 
• Diary and inbox management - Monitor e-mails/meeting invitations of Partner(s)/Director(s) and reply on their behalf when needed
• Co-ordinate events including liaising with delegates, booking meeting rooms and arranging refreshments/equipment as necessary
• Co-ordinate business travel via our internal Travel Team
• Liaison with meeting attendees regarding presentations and reports
• Document production
• Liaising with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Completion of expense reports
• Provide an exceptional client experience
• Be responsive and help to create a positive impression of the business support function
• Deal with routine enquiries and taking appropriate messages
• General administrative assistance
• Taking on small ad-hoc projects
• Minute taking

Technical Knowledge

• To have previous experience working in a PA role
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS office skills
• Fast accurate typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic project and event management experience
• To either have previous experience in, or ability to learn the following systems:
• Workday
• CMS
• Microsoft Office products such as SharePoint, Teams, Yammer etc.
• Professional practice experience or similar is an advantage

Person Specification

• Forward thinking and creative
• Ability to manage / prioritise tasks
• Has a flexible and adaptable attitude, able to adjust quickly when priorities change
• Ability to readily understand the Firm’s environment, structure and culture
• Works on own initiative, is discreet and highly organised
• Proactively identifies and evaluates problems and demonstrates the ability to approach and tackle problems effectively
• A strong communicator at all levels within the Firm – can produce detailed handover notes
• Work on own initiative and be self-motivated
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Awareness of BDO Brand, layout of documents etc
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Proactive in driving things forward
• Ability to see things through from start to finish and staying on top of do to lists

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional services, financial services, or other regulated industries will be a strong advantage.
• MS Office

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant