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BDO\u2019s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices \u2013 and we\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n
BDO South Africa has a vacancy for a Manager: Banking post, specifically in our Financial Services Division<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Audit Manager – Banking within Financial Services<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> In addition, the Manager will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the Financials Services business unit, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as: Focus will be specifically on experience in the Financial Services sector, particularly in banking and lending.<\/p>\n We are looking for candidates who would be:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> Competencies:<\/strong> The appointment will be made in terms of the firm\u2019s Employment Equity Policy.
\nLocation:<\/strong> Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> FSS_01
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe primary purpose of the Financial Services Manager: Banking role is to assist the Partners at BDO Financial Services with identifying, leading, and managing key accounts and implementing business development within the Banking sector in South Africa, focusing on external audit and consulting services.
\nThe Manager will also be given the responsibility to lead Banking project engagements in both the audit (external and internal) and consulting areas of the Financial Services division, based out of Johannesburg. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning, execution and delivery of engagements; leading project and audit teams to achieve this; and building and maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022finance (budget and WIP monitoring and management),
\n\u2022staff recruitment,
\n\u2022staff training,
\n\u2022counselling \/ mentoring audit trainees under the SAICA assessor program,
\n\u2022coaching \/ mentoring junior managers,
\n\u2022audit quality,
\n\u2022risk management \/ client onboarding, and
\n\u2022assisting leadership of FS with proactively contributing to setting the FS strategy and then implementing the strategy plan in the sector of Banking, once approved.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022A go-getter looking for exciting career growth opportunities in a fast-growing business unit within a leading professional services firm. A self-starter that is able to project manage and run assignments and teams independently, with a passion for client relationships and mentoring young CA talent.
\n\u2022Able to analyse and make decisions regarding complex accounting, auditing, and risk management matters, relating to the Banking and Lending industry;
\n\u2022Able to develop and review high quality working papers, audit files and reports, and then be able to present the results to senior level staff members at BDO and at clients (C-level staff and Audit \/ Risk Committee equivalents);
\n\u2022Able to identify key areas of change and subjectivity affecting the Banking and Lending industry in South Africa, research these areas and summarise internal views and consultations, with a view to providing thought leadership out to the FS market on banking and lending;
\n\u2022Able to collaborate with the existing FS team as part of a flat reporting structure; and to collaborate with other FS Managers, Senior Managers, Associate Directors and Partners across BDO Financial Services.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022B. Com Honours; CA (SA) qualification;
\n\u2022A minimum of 1 years\u2019 post-qualification experience;
\n\u2022Specific experience in banking and\/or lending external audit engagements at a professional services firm, and\/or Financial Services work experience outside practice but within the industry post articles;
\n\u2022A sound knowledge of and exposure to the IASB accounting standards, audit standards (ISA\u2019s) currently in issue, and a wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting in the Financial Services industry;
\n\u2022Deep knowledge and experience with the application of IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IAS 39 and all the ISA\u2019s currently in issuance.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Building trust and relationships
\n\u2022Fostering collaborative teamwork
\n\u2022Accessibility, persuasiveness and influencing
\n\u2022Proactive in all that we do
\n\u2022Fostering active communication
\n\u2022Continuously adding value
\n\u2022Client focused
\n\u2022Demonstrating a commercial and innovative digital mind-set
\n\u2022Aligning career aspirations with the strategies, goals and objectives of the team and firm
\n\u2022Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
\n\u2022Ability to work with all levels within an organisation
\n\u2022Demonstration of passion and energy to Financial Services and to the specific area of specialisation<\/p>\n
\nOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n