Risk Advisory Trainee: Internal Audit Career

BDO; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BDO Wave South Africa invites applications for a Trainee in Cape Town to begin an internal audit career within the UK and Ireland Risk Advisory Services team. You will gain hands-on audit experience across planning, fieldwork and reporting while working with UK and SA colleagues.

You will receive on-the-job learning, regular feedback and study support toward a professional qualification, developing practical audit skills and commercial understanding in varied industries.

Formación

• A relevant bachelor’s degree completed or due before joining.
• Interest in internal audit, risk, controls or assurance; internships or projects are advantageous but not essential.
• Inquisitive mindset with ability to ask questions and develop professional scepticism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, capable of engaging with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative and organised approach with ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office; exposure to data analytics or AI-enabled tools desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Support internal audit, risk, assurance and advisory engagements across planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up activities.
• Assist with walkthroughs, risk assessments, controls testing and data analysis under guidance of experienced team members.
• Work with the engagement team to apply professional standards and UK regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Document clear, accurate evidence in working papers and flag potential control gaps or unusual findings.
• Help prepare clear reports and supporting materials for review.
• Build positive working relationships with UK clients and SA colleagues and contribute to virtual meetings.
• Manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines and communicate progress or issues promptly.
• Act on feedback and develop knowledge of internal audit methods, risks and controls.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and development of audit tools and insights.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

MS Office

Data analytics exposure

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing/Finance

Herramientas

MS Office

Data analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

BDO Wave South Africa invites applications for a Trainee in Cape Town to begin an internal audit career within the UK and Ireland Risk Advisory Services team. You will gain hands-on audit experience across planning, fieldwork and reporting while working with UK and SA colleagues.

You will receive on-the-job learning, regular feedback and study support toward a professional qualification, developing practical audit skills and commercial understanding in varied industries.