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Primary Purpose of the Job

• We are searching for a strategic Marketing Specialist who specialises in planning and implementing marketing strategies, to join our professional auditing and advisory services firm.
• The Marketing Specialist will play a critical role in developing and executing marketing strategies aligned with our multi-year sector and service line business strategies in a business-to-business (B2B) environment. This may involve market research, developing media plans, creating content, and managing campaigns.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of integrated marketing in the professional services industry, be well-versed in industry best practices; and possess the creativity and drive to help us achieve our strategic business objectives. They must also be familiar with the latest marketing software and technologies. Additionally, they may be required to analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and adjust campaigns accordingly

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Integrated Marketing: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans and campaigns that support the firm's multi-year sector and service line business strategy.
• Competitor Analyses: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify target markets, industry trends and client needs, and use insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Sectors, Service lines and Regions: Provide active support to Sectors, Service lines and Regions generally as well as in relation to a specific portfolio. This is to elevate the BDO brand and its offerings; and enhance its reputation and positioning in the market. Cross-functional teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sector leaders, service line partners, and business development, to create and execute effective marketing initiatives.
• Content: Create compelling marketing collateral, including thought leadership content, industry reports, case studies, and client success stories, to position the firm as a trusted advisor in the market.
• Digital: Drive digital marketing efforts, including content marketing, email campaigns, social media marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO), to generate leads and increase brand visibility.
• Events & Platforms: Create and manage industry-specific events, webinars, conferences and speaking engagements to enhance the firm's thought leadership position and engage with key stakeholders.
• Website & social media: Develop and maintain the firm's website content and digital content, ensuring effective communication of the firm's value propositions, services, sectors and expertise.
• Business development: Collaborate with the business development team to align marketing efforts with their activities and support their client acquisition efforts.
• Measurement: Monitor and analyse marketing performance metrics, track campaign effectiveness, and provide regular reports to stakeholders, making data-driven recommendations for optimisation.
• Regulatory & Industry trends: Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging marketing strategies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• BDO Global: Ensure that the global relationships within the marketing mandate are fostered and maintained.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ marketing experience, preferably in the professional services industry

Job Competencies

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies in a B2B environment.
• Strong understanding of auditing and advisory services and the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling marketing messages.
• Excellent knowledge of B2B marketing principles, strategies and best practices.
• Proficiency in digital marketing platforms and tools, including marketing automation, CRM systems, email marketing, social media management, and SEO.
• Experience in creating thought leadership content, industry reports and case studies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, compliance, and ethics in auditing and advisory services is highly desirable..

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business growth
• Engaging people
• Quality, risk management and operational performance

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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