Job Ref #: 2026FSAJHB11/03/25NS
Industry: Advisory
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 10

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB:

ABOUT BDO SOUTH AFRICA:

BDO is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, financial advisory, risk advisory, technology advisory, and tax and related services. A part of a global network of member firms, BDO ranks number six internationally and number five in South Africa. We operate from nine offices in the country and in 163 other countries around the globe. Our experienced teams serve more than 49 JSE-listed domestic clients and more than 150 international clients. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, BDO South Africa is one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally and would be a great choice for you to kickstart your career.

CULTURE AT BDO - CLARITY:

Clarity is the driving force at BDO, enabling us to deliver on the expectations of our clients and society and strengthen our role in being a responsible firm. It provides us with direction and certainty, which further assists in building trusting relationships with our people, peers, clients, and regulators. This has led to the development of the BDO Clarity Charter – our formal commitment as individuals and as a firm to being ethical, independent, and quality-driven.

Through the Clarity Charter, we encourage and practice a culture of integrity and openness. The Charter is our own higher standard of commitment to transparent and performance-driven delivery while being an ethical innovative leader of advisory services in the Financial Services industry.

ABOUT THE DIVISION:

FSA is an established advisor within the financial services industry. Our vision is to be the leading provider of advisory services to the financial services industry in South Africa.

ABOUT THE GRADUATE PROGRAM:

The Financial Services Advisory (FSA) graduate program is designed for graduates seeking to operate (and disrupt) as technologists within the Financial Services industry. The program entails extensive exposure to blue-chip clients and their management (both locally and globally) emerging trends in the technology space along with their governance and management, and a wealth of industry-leading insights and knowledge.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Why BDO FSA?

• Personal and professional growth: At BDO, our aim is to help you grow – in your career professionally and in a personal capacity.
• Focus on collaboration: We build success through collaboration, allowing you to develop strong relationships with colleagues, clients, service providers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Work hard, play hard: We believe that ‘play’ is just as important as ‘work’. A number of our internal programmes and initiatives encompass charity and social events that continuously aim to enhance our unique people culture.
• Unique learning opportunities: As advisers of the future, we know that every project at BDO South Africa is different from the other and the same goes for our clients. This provides young minds entering the industry with an opportunity to tackle fresh challenges, expand their professional network, and constantly update their skills by being a part of leading-edge projects.
• Continuous learning opportunities: underpinned by continuous change and evolution, gaining experience in the field of Advisory means continually always learning and growing throughout your career. This is facilitated by BDO’s training and mentorship opportunities, and a mindset centred on innovation and creativity embraced by all professionals that are a part of our team.
• Diverse culture: In addition to the Clarity Charter that is the foundation of our culture, BDO continuously aims to embrace diversity, promote equality, and build a rich and vibrant culture in the workplace.
• Be a part of an experienced team: At BDO, you can be surrounded by industry-leading professionals in the Financial Services industry and learn from their years of experience, professional growth, and unique career trajectories.

   

  WHAT WE OFFER:

• Unrivalled learning opportunity. We perform advisory services, which means every project is different, providing you with fresh challenges and the opportunity to expand your professional network.
• Exciting career growth prospects with remuneration to match the prospects of collaborating with professionals who are leaders in their field. The opportunity to explore less traditional actuarial fields and be more involved in leading edge projects.
• Extensive exposure to a broad range of risk work, providing the opportunity to build and strengthen a broad range od risk management skills.
• A large team of professionals to support business and professional growth and provide project resources
• Be a permanent member of our team from day one!
• The global BDO network provides opportunities to travel and access international best practices.
• Competitive policies for further studies and study leave.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

University graduate or in their final year of study in: (BCom / BSc / BBSc) or post-graduate degree, specialising in any of the following relevant fields:

• Information Systems/ Informatics;
• Information Technology;
• Actuarial Science;
• Computer/Data Science/Analytics;
• Mathematical Sciences/Statistics;
• (Applied/Financial) Mathematics;
• Quantitative Risk Management;
• (Applied) Statistics; or

The intention to pursue a professional qualification (CFA / FRM / PRM / FIA / FASSA) is advantageous.

Additional skills that would be advantageous:

• Computer Literacy: Office 360 tools.
• Experience in C#, Python, R, or SAS.

• Internal audit.