Assistant Manager, Digital Advisory

BDO Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking an Assistant Manager in the Digital Advisory team to contribute to client engagements, manage stakeholder relationships and drive successful project outcomes on Dayforce HCM implementations.

You will work with implementation consultants to extract, map, transform, and validate data, ensuring accurate migrations and seamless integrations using SQL, XML, and Excel, while supporting reporting and data export needs.

Qualifications

• Over two years of Dayforce implementation experience across HCM/WFM projects.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL, XML, XSLT and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Dayforce data and queries during HCM implementation projects.
• Work with implementation consultants to understand client configurations, data structures and integration points.
• Extract, analyse, map and transform legacy data for Dayforce migration with accuracy.
• Validate transformed data against requirements and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Develop and refine data conversion tools and processes to improve efficiency.
• Provide guidance on exporting data including General Ledger exports and third-party integrations.
• Support clients with Dayforce import requirements aligned to business needs.
• Manage custom reporting and serve as the technical query resource for stakeholders.

Skills

Dayforce implementation experience

Data analysis

SQL

XML

XSLT

Excel

RESTful APIs

SOAP APIs

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Dayforce API tooling

SQL tooling

XML/XSLT tooling

REST client tooling

SOAP client tooling

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager within the Digital Advisory team, you will contribute to the delivery of client engagements, manage stakeholder relationships and help drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for product information and data-related queries during Dayforce HCM implementation projects.
• Work alongside implementation consultants to understand client system configurations, data structures, and key integration points.
• Extract, analyse, map, and transform legacy system data for migration into Dayforce HCM, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Dayforce specifications.
• Validate transformed data against requirements and troubleshoot discrepancies to ensure a seamless transition.
• Develop and refine data conversion tools and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide expert guidance on exporting data, including General Ledger exports and integrations with third-party systems.
• Support clients with import requirements into Dayforce, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Manage custom reporting requirements, acting as the go-to resource for technical queries from both internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Over two years of experience in Dayforce implementation, with a proven track record of delivering successful HCM and WFM solutions.
• Strong technical expertise in SQL, XML, XSLT, and relational databases, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Web Services API functionality, including RESTful and SOAP-based integrations.
• Ability to design and develop data exports from Dayforce to external systems.
• Proven ability to support clients in defining and implementing import requirements into Dayforce.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets, identify patterns, and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to recognise and address complex technical challenges, offering practical and innovative solutions.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]