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• 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’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.
• BDO South Africa has vacancies for Managers to join our Financial Services Advisory Division in our Johannesburg Offices.
• The Manager manages work assignments to completion within the allocated time frame and to an appropriate standard (quality). In addition to managing client engagements, the Manager should be able to effectively mentor and coach team members, while having a strong focus on business development and internal initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of, and manages work assignments to completion within the allocated time frame and to an appropriate standard (quality), through:
• proper planning before the assignment,
• appropriate coaching during the assignment,
• attention to quality of the deliverable and the supporting documentation, adequately completing provisions,
• managing the WIP appropriately and within budget, where applicable, billing the engagement, and
• closing the engagement.
• Is an effective project manager
• Track any delays and overruns and raises these at the relevant partner catch-ups and client meetings. Get immediate and timely agreement from the client to overruns.
• Reviews written documents to ensure that they are organised, well-written, referenced and easy to follow.
• Establish effective working relationships directly with key clients and broader BDO stakeholders.
• Bring industry insights and recommendations to the client during client discussions. Ensures value-added delivery to the client driving sustainability of client relationship and work allocation
• Coordinate and lead meetings with the key client stakeholders and internal senior stakeholders in the absence of the partner.
• Assess and manage project risks, processes, and controls.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s processes and methodologies, including the reviews of process flows.
• Develops a more strategic view of the business and participates in strategic initiatives through the coaching of the partners.
• Able to lead initiatives from commencement to conclusion with minimal coaching and mentoring. Understands when to request input or assistance.
• Takes on operational role/s within the business, in addition to allocated client assignments
• Participate in proposal development as and when required    
• Participate in training efforts 

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bcom Internal Audit    
• Bcom Information Systems/Informatics    
• Bsc Computer Science    
• CISA, CA(SA) or CRISC

Experience and Knowledge:

• 5 to 6 years of IT Audit Experience
• Knowledge of General IT Controls, Application Controls, Data Analytics, ISAE 3402 reviews, Business process analysis

Technical Competencies:

• General IT Controls, Application Controls, Data Analytics, ISAE 3402 reviews, Business process analysis

Behavioral Competencies:

• Effective Communication Skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-solving techniques and effective conflict management skills.
• People management skills
• Ability to engage with top management and clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Mentoring and coaching skills

BDO Core Competencies:

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

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Description
Key Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Ensure client compliance with the Companies Act, associated regulations, and company bylaws.
• Provide expert advice on King IV corporate governance principles.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, advising clients on necessary actions.
• Manage the filing and sorting of statutory documents and returns in line with Companies Law.
• Oversee accurate and timely administration of company records, including CIPC lodgments and register maintenance.
• Maintain statutory books and registers for client companies.
• Ensure legal compliance in the issuance, allotment, and transfer of share certificates.
• Liaise with external regulators and advisors (e.g., CIPC, auditors, Master of the High Court).
• Manage correspondence between client companies, Boards, shareholders, and third parties.
• Draft board resolutions, take meeting minutes, and lodge required forms and annual returns with CIPC.
• Prepare agendas and documentation for Board, committee, and AGM meetings.
• Distribute meeting packs and annual work plans.
• Attend client meetings to ensure legal compliance and provide necessary information.
• Follow up on action items from meetings.
• Develop tailored Board Evaluation Questionnaires and draft evaluation reports.
• Analyse Board Evaluation outcomes and prepare Focus Area Reports.
• Review and draft Committee Charters as needed.
• Prepare proposals for prospective clients and manage engagement letters.
• Respond promptly to client and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare billing schedules and invoices.
• Support the Consultant: Board Support in knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Complete and respond to Know Your Client (KYC) questionnaires.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Adhere to all applicable laws, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in implementing fraud controls, risk mitigation strategies, and governance processes
• Support internal and external audit requirements with appropriate documentation.
• Maintain and enforce Service Level Agreements to reduce risk and ensure continuity.

Stakeholder Management 

• Identify and address internal procedural barriers to enhance client service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in committees and task teams as required.
• Communicate progress and challenges in executing tactical plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder communications effectively to uphold the organisation’s reputation.

Requirements:

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Qualifications:

• Graduate CGISA or B-Degree in Law (LLB), or Paralegal
• Registered with Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa would be advantageous

Experience:

• Preference will be given to applicants with consulting experience at board level
• 2-5 years as an assistant company secretary or company secretary
• Experience with Trust Property Control Act advantageous

Knowledge:

• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• JSE Listing Requirements advantageous
• Board Governance and Compliance Knowledge
• Company Secretarial protocols
• Business Acumen

Job Skills and Competencies:

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Conflict Resolutions
• Presentations
• Project Management
• Minute Taking
• Computer Literacy

BDO Core Competencies:

• Planning and Prioritising
• Resilience
• Detail Orientation
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Centric
• Results Focused
• Quality Focused
• Assertiveness
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Impact and influence
   

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Description

• Drive strategic operational imperatives regionally. Manages, supports, co-ordinates and administers general Financial functions and offer continuous support to Team leaders/ Supervisors/ Junior Managers.  Provides advice, guidance and direction to line management and employees in respect of all strategic objectives and Financial processes, policies and procedures. Promote client business development and assist Directors/Partners in winning new business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organises, and leads work of subordinates.
• Delivery and facilitation of consultants to ensure a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe.
• Completion of tax planning and reviews of medium to complex income tax and provisional tax returns (corporate, individual, trusts)
• Preparation of vat returns (some customs knowledge would be advantageous)
• Comprehensive management of the tax provision and tax compliance process
• Ensure all information data requests handled timeously and effectively                                           
• Acts as the liaison between client and consultants
• Improves margins through efficiency and grow client portfolio
• Mentors and provides feedback to team
• Ensures timeous, efficient management of the department.
• Achieves client budget and delivers excellent client service
• WIP & Debtor Management

Requirements

• Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent, Work Experience and Knowledge
• Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent:
• Completed Degree with specialisation in taxation
• Honours (Preferable) 

Work experience:

• 5 years experience within accounting firm with 3 years' experience as a Team leader

Knowledge:

• Ensure CPD hours maintained:

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural
Technical Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Proficient in the reporting frameworks and Standards

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Adaptable

BDO Core Competencies:

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance