BDO Wave Junior Associate, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (2026 Intake)

BDO South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Gqeberha is seeking a Junior Associate to support the Audit Engagement Manager in the UK. This role involves executing audits, completing analytical reviews, and managing time effectively to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates will be newly qualified CA(SA) with less than a year of post-articles experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA.
• Less than 1-year post-articles experience.
• Full IFRS practical audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Audit Engagement Manager in the UK.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
• Ensure audits are completed efficiently and within deadlines.

Job description

If you've recently completed your articles, this is your opportunity to take the next step. As a Junior Associate, you'll work closely with the Audit Engagement Manager in the UK, contributing to the planning and execution of audit fieldwork. You'll play a key role in ensuring audits are completed efficiently and within deadlines, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to a dynamic client portfolio.

Qualifications And Experience

• Completion of execution on sections
• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections
• Completion of planning and finalisation
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity
• Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner
• Regular online and in-person training is required to ensure compliance

Minimum requirements

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA
• Less than 1-year post-articles experience
• Full IFRS practical audit experience

Preferred Requirements

• Independent review experience

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 interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required
• Supervisory experience
• Must be able to work on your own
• Project management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player