Job title : Independent Reviewer (Durban)
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline : October 25, 2025
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Description
The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of engagement types, including annual accounting, compilations and Independent Reviews and Financial Statement preparation. All parts of the BDO Annual work team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle the appointed engagements to enable BDO to deliver sustainable growth.Actively participates in engagement teams, provides technical support to junior engagement staff in area of expertise. Assists Senior Accountant and management in application of processes in engagements to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and processes and advise on improvements identified in existing processes.Main Duties and Responsibilities :
Develops and maintains the client relationship through communication, listening and responsivenessAbility to work in a team and independentlyGood communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbalAbility to travel in and around the greater Johannesburg (own transport or public)Assures quality and efficiency in engagement processes.Execute planned assignments as part of a team on each engagement :Annual write-up of accounting records utilising the firms preferred software tool, i.e. Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner, Agreed-upon Procedures, Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act and Companies ActProposing journals to client (via Senior / Manager)Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs on Caseware(Intermediate level)Performing basic tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC’s, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc)Managing own WIP and budgets on engagements with the assistance of the Senior / ManagerUpdating Senior and manager on progress of engagementsAssist other staff members where neededOther duties as may be required in line with the position.Implement and follow standard operating procedures and quality process manuals to ensure engagements meet the required standards. Provide feedback on areas of improvementIdentify cross-selling opportunities of other BDO services to current clients and reporting to managementMentors junior staff and leads team in own area of expertise through on the job training and support.Delivers clear and coherent messages to Management on quantitative issues and reviewsAttends required trainingRecommend areas of training and development to senior staffRequirements
Qualifications / Recognition of Prior Learning equivalentMinimum :
B.Com Accounting DegreeAdvantageous :
Hons. B.Com (Accounting or CTA)Completed SAICA articlesMembership
Registered with SAICA or SAIPAWork Experience
1 - 2 years’ experienceKnowledge
An understanding of :
IFRSIFRS for SME’sISRE 2400 (Revised)ISRS 4410Close Corporations ActCompanies ActTrust Property Control ActIncome Tax ActValue Added Tax ActOther legislative and compliance requirementsMicrosoft Office Suite of ApplicationsAccounting software, i.e. Xero, PastelDetailed knowledge of Caseware Working papersAccounting / Financial Services jobs