Job Listing
Position: Senior Associate – Risk Advisory Services
Type: Full-time
Deadline: 22nd July 2024
Organization: BDO Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About BDO Uganda:
BDO is an international network of public accounting, tax, consulting, and business advisory firms that provide professional services under the name BDO. It is the fifth-largest accounting network in the world.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory Services to provide support in the Risk Advisory Services space. The Senior Associate will be responsible for the portfolio of clients who have entrusted BDO to offer value-added risk management capabilities needed to mitigate business risk, support business strategies, and continuously improve operational performance. The role will also provide support to the Audit, Tax, and Integrated Client Services Departments when required.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence under the supervision of a superior.
- Keep up to date with the latest accounting, auditing, and tax developments.
- Consult with superiors on issues identified and research these.
- Identify statutory and regulatory changes that will affect clients.
- Review management letter points of junior staff and draft paragraphs for letters with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the firm’s audit, accounting, and tax approach and assist junior staff in understanding the theory behind the approach.
- Draw up plans and timetables for assignments.
- Monitor own and team performance against time allocations and report difficulties.
- Show awareness of the firm’s services and identify cross-selling opportunities.
- Demonstrate strong team-playing skills in all client and internal management dealings.
- Develop a professional relationship with the client and within BDO.
- Provide an efficient and proactive service to the client and its internal management to ensure that their needs are fully met.
- Ensure professional standards are met.
Qualifications & Experiences:
- Ideally educated to degree level or its equivalent.
- Attainment of a professional accounting qualification (completed exams).
- Previous experience of acting as internal audit-in-charge.
- 3-4 years working experience.
Competences:
- Be committed and motivated to study towards a professional accounting qualification as required by BDO.
- Be able to deliver first-class client service and work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Be well organized and prioritize your workload.
- Have a high level of general commercial awareness.
What to Expect:
As a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory Services, you’ll support leading strategic engagements, collaborate closely with clients, and gain valuable expertise in a supportive environment. Enjoy continuous learning, career growth, and the opportunity to shape organizational resilience and success. BDO has a strong commitment to diversity, with initiatives such as targeted recruitment, internal mentoring, and diversity networks for career growth.
Application Process:
Candidates who meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the position should send their applications as one attachment, including an updated CV with 3 referees and academic certificates/testimonials, to humanresources@bdo-ea.com not later than 22nd July 2024.
