Open Positions at BDO South Africa

• The Junior Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that work is planned, executed and completed efficiently in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures and keeps the Engagement Manager and/or the Engagement Partner informed of matters or issues which might impact on the audit opinion or any other matters of concern or opportunities from the audit.

Requirements
Responsibilities:

•  Ensure that the audit planning is signed off before commencement of execution of the audit
•  Manage preparation of detailed budgets & staff allocation
•  Submission of task code request & approval of overruns.
•  Communication of deadlines and budget to staff
•  Liaison with client and preparation of the schedule of audit requirements 
•  Perform function of principal client contact and take full responsibility for the client relationship management and ensure that all queries are solved timeously

Execution:

•  Review the draft financial statements and audit opinion
•  Attend & present at audit committee meetings
•  Attend and facilitate wrapup meetings
•  Ensure that the files for archiving are done
•  Ensure timeous archiving of files
• 'Ensure signed financials are given to the Audit Administrator

Competencies:

• Project Management
• English proficiency (Verbal and Written)
• Client interaction
• Negotiation
• People Management (Coaching and Mentoring)
• Presentations Skills
• Administrative Skills

Qualifications:

•  CA(SA) (eligible)
•  Completed 3 years SAICA training contract

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Description

• BDO has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experienced Transfer Pricing Manager. Reporting as part of the national Transfer Pricing Tax team, you will inter alia be responsible for.

Project involvement:

• Act as a point of contact within the firm, for the client together with the director. This will include responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients
• Manage advisory engagements under the supervision of the director, such as, transfer pricing setting strategies or advising foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their operations in the region
• Manage compliance documentation engagements under the supervision of the director, such as, country-by-country reporting, master files and local files
• Manage accrual reviews and due diligences under the supervision of the director
• Drafting/managing proposals under the supervision of the director for engagements bearing in mind the expectations of our clients
• Developing and pursuing creative strategies while using latest technologies available or to be programmed with our technology department
• Manage billings and cash collection within the firms criteria
• Regular involvement with transfer pricing, tax planning and complex tax issues in conjunction with directors
• Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/director informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience
• Ensure that the BDO’s quality control procedures are adhered to including second director review
• Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the director, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters

Management:

• Must provide overall support to directors on client matters and assist in the management of clients and the team, this will include support at times for the recruitment and appraising of staff
• Will work as part of management team and be a vital member in the national transfer pricing and international tax team with other tax managers/directors within the business group, and provide support to the rest of the Tax team
• Actively participate in the management of the national transfer pricing and international tax team through director/manager meetings and by attendance at social functions
• Training must be provided to more junior staff both on the job and through monitoring and on the job performance, whilst consistently providing feedback
• Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate
• Responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff

Sales and Marketing:

• Should be able to recognize business and sales opportunities and progress these forward with director support
• Participate in bids/proposals for new work
• Able to take advantage of marketing/PR opportunities
• Develop own network of contacts internally and externally

Communication and representation:

• Develop contact with clients at senior level and maintain contact with other levels as appropriate to ensure the firm has the confidence of the client
• Act as a liaison between the client and other specialist service groups within BDO
• Contribute centrally by lecturing on internal courses
• Consult with colleagues and directors on technical and risk matters

Requirements
Qualifications, experience and requirements

• Preferably CA(SA), TA(SA), Attorney with completed M.Com, LLM (Tax Law) or HDip (Tax), or degree or post-graduate degree in economics
• At least 5 - 8 years’ experience in Transfer Pricing
• Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation
• Specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues
• Project management experience
• Staff management experience
• Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably
• Actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships internally and with clients to ensure a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs
• Innovation skills to improve systems, processes and procedures
• Confidence and decisiveness with excellent planning and organizing abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines
• Adherence to principles and values

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Description

• We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis and process improvement, with a solid understanding of automation technologies. You will be responsible for leading and executing RPA initiatives, gathering and analysing business requirements, and ensuring the successful implementation of RPA solutions that improve operational efficiency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Business Analysis: 

• Engage with key stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and analyse business processes, identify pain points, and propose automation solutions.
• Conduct detailed data analysis, create user stories, use cases, and process flows.
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure business requirements are clearly understood and translated into technical specifications.

RPA Strategy and Implementation: 

• Lead RPA initiatives, from identifying automation opportunities to solution design, development, and implementation.
• Design RPA workflows that align with business objectives.
• Coordinate the implementation of RPA solutions to ensure they are effective, scalable, and efficient.
• Develop and maintain RPA process documentation, including process maps, configuration documents, PDD’s, SDD’s and test scripts.
• Manage the post-deployment process to ensure automation is working effectively and continuously improve the solutions.

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: 

• Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and development teams.
• Provide expert advice and support on process and RPA-related issues.
• Deliver training and support to end-users regarding tools and processes.

Continuous Improvement: 

• Continuously analyse business processes to identify further automation opportunities and areas for optimization.
• Stay current with RPA trends, technologies, and best practices to implement cutting-edge solutions.
• Monitor the performance of automated processes, identifying any issues and working to resolve them.

Reporting and Metrics: 

Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics related to RPA automation.

Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the progress, results, and impact of RPA initiatives

Requirements

• Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent
• Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Degree in Commerce

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a Business Analyst role with a focus on process improvement and automation.
• Experience working with RPA tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or similar platforms).
• Experience in analysing complex business processes and recommending automation strategies.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects from end to end
• Robotic Process Automation

Knowledge

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a keen focus on efficiency and process improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Competencies: Technical & Behavioural

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of business process modelling, process mapping, and workflow design.
• Familiarity with RPA development lifecycle, including design, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks, tools, and technologies.
• Ability to write technical documentation, process flows, and user stories