Independent Reviewer

Independent Reviewer (Audit)

At BDO, an audit, tax and advisory firm, we invest in our people to help them grow both professionally and personally. Work with over 1 800 professionals across seven offices in South Africa and watch your career take off

• Flexible, output-based environment
• Grow your knowledge and experience as an Independent Reviewer
• Join a dynamic team
• Work on complex and technology-based high-level audit assignments

The independent Reviewer, is responsible to the BDO Partner for daily work contact, conduct of the audit work and for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed within the required time frame.

Job description

• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity
• Provides frequent progress updates to the manager or partner
• Regular online training is required
• Responsible for the completion of independent reviews and compilation engagements
• Drafting of financial statements using Caseware
• Completion of taxation calculations for companies and trusts

Qualifications and experience

• Completed 3-year SAICA or SAIPA training contract
• Bcom or Honours (Completed)
• 2-3 years independent review experience
• Drafting of Financial Statements in terms of IFRS for SME and full IFRS using Caseware is preferred
• Ability to complete tax calculations and complete financials for companies and trusts
• Experience using Pastel will be advantageous
• Must be able to foster a good client relationship and travel to client premises

Competencies

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent PC skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team
• Project management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• No hybrid work