IOC - Belgium_Junior Associate

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

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Gqeberha is looking for a Junior Associate to support the audit engagement manager with daily audit work. The role requires a newly qualified CA(SA) with less than one-year experience, and full IFRS practical audit experience. Responsibilities include managing execution on audit sections, conducting analytical reviews, and providing updates to managers. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure. This position also requires regular online training to ensure compliance with US legislation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete execution on audit sections.
• Perform analytical reviews on entity and specific sections.
• Manage planning and finalization including SEC reporting documents.
• Provide progress updates to managers or partners.
• Participate in required online trainings.

Skills

Stress management

Deadline adherence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Team player

Education

CA(SA) registration or eligibility

Less than 1-year post-articles experience

Full IFRS practical audit experience

Job description

Having just completed your articles, a Junior Associate is responsible to the audit engagement manager for daily work contact, conduct of the audit work and for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed within the required time frame.

Responsibilities

• Completion of execution on sections
• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections
• Completion of planning and finalization (including SEC reporting documents)
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity
• Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner
• Regular online training is required to ensure US legislation compliant

Qualifications And Experience

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 Afrikaans, 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