Governance Graduate Programme: Launch Your Corporate Career

BDO Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of the art office in Dublin city

Onsite gym with facilities

Secure bike parking

Onsite café

Job summary

BDO Ireland LLP Dublin invites graduates to join the Corporate Governance Graduate Programme 2027 in a full‑time capacity. Based in Dublin, the role provides exposure to company secretarial and compliance activities across diverse sectors, with structured training and ongoing development.

You will work with a professional governance team on regulatory obligations and board processes, gaining skills in governance frameworks, accuracy, and client relationship management within a leading

Qualifications

• Expected or achieved a 2.1 Honours Degree in Business, Law, Corporate Governance, or a related discipline.
• Committed to pursuing a relevant professional qualification where applicable.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Annual Returns Filing - Prepare and file annual returns, ensuring statutory requirements are met and filings are accurate and timely.
• Board and Shareholder Meetings - Draft minutes for board and shareholder meetings, accurately capturing discussions and decisions to ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Company Incorporation and Strike-offs - Assist in the incorporation of new companies, and the striking off of dormant ones, managing the process from documentation to registration.
• Statutory Forms Filing – Preparation and filing of statutory forms with the relevant regulatory authorities.
• Ad Hoc Projects and Administrative Support – Assist with various company secretarial, governance and compliance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Teamwork

Research & problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

2.1 Honours Degree in Business/Law/Corporate Governance

Master of Science in Management and Corporate Governance (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

BDO Ireland LLP Dublin invites graduates to join the Corporate Governance Graduate Programme 2027 in a full‑time capacity. Based in Dublin, the role provides exposure to company secretarial and compliance activities across diverse sectors, with structured training and ongoing development.

You will work with a professional governance team on regulatory obligations and board processes, gaining skills in governance frameworks, accuracy, and client relationship management within a leading