Jobs at Bdo South Africa

Financial Manager

Analyst - IT Audit

Job description for an Analyst The Analyst will be joining an exciting new Financial Services Technology division within BDO and should be able to identify key IT risks related to financial reporting and thereafter key controls in order to develop innovative audit solutions. These solutions cater to the specific IT risks facing businesses within the Financial Services, in addition to new IT risks, which are emerging as a result of exponential technologies such as machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics. • Information Technology General Controls Testing. • Application Controls Testing. • Analyse information systems data to assess the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction processing. • Ability to develop an adequate understanding of client’s businesses and identifying Risks and Controls. • Maintaining a relationship with the financial audit team and keeping them up to date on the progress of work. • Mentoring and coaching first and second years. • Providing status updates to the manager on the project. • Performing Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS), where necessary and as part of IT audits. • Be knowledgeable on using data analytics tool such as IDEA. • Having reasonable understanding of IT risk management, IT governance concepts, best practice frameworks. • Participate in proposal development as and when required. • Participate in training efforts. • COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2 and other models is advantageous. Qualifications: • Bcom Internal Audit, Bcom Information Systems/Informatics • Bsc Computer Science • BA Information Management • The Ideal candidate should be studying toward or wanting to study toward a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification Experience: • 1-3 years working experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, IT Advisory or Forensics. • The candidate should have experience working at clients in the Financial Services Industry. Competencies: • Verbal/written communication and negotiation skills • Willingness to learn • Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry. • Emotional intelligence • Commitment to continuous development • Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team • Client focus • Ability to plan, organise and control

Assistant Manager Corporate Tax Consulting

BDO has a vacancy for an Assistant Manager within the Corporate Tax Consulting business unit. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Consulting and will inter alia be responsible for: • Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values. • Interpreting and applying theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law. • Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations. • Reviewing tax computations for the audit department. • Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advice to be provided to clients and the audit department. • Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools. • Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals. • Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them. • Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands. • Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues. • Liaising with SARS. • Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assisting clients with SARS audit and queries. • Managing and maintaining client relationships. • Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices. • Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff. • Managing subordinates in the corporate tax consulting team. Qualifications: • LLB degree with postgraduate tax qualification and CA(SA). Professional designation: • SAICA and/or SAIT. Experience: • Minimum of 4 to 5 years’ experience as a Corporate Tax consultant. • Experience working with and interpreting financial accounting records. Competencies: • Excellent writing skills • Excellent communication skills • Leadership and supervising skills • Working with people • Adherence to principles and values • Relating and Networking skills • Analytical skills • Leaning and researching skills • Planning and organisational skills • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations • Adapting and responding to change • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking