BDO: Bookkeeper Internship Opportunity

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BDO is looking for a highly motivated and proactive Bookkeeper Intern to join our team in Pretoria. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and exposure to financial management and bookkeeping functions within an established Audit Assurance firm in our external audit department.

The role will involve performing a range of bookkeeping duties to support the finance team and ensure accurate financial records for specific clients. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to upholding BDO’s core values.

Key Responsibilities:

Capture Daily Receipts and Payments: Accurately capture and record client and employee receipts and payments on a daily basis.
Maintain and Reconcile Accounts: Maintain and reconcile audited accounts for specific clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Journal Entries: Process journal entries and update the general ledger as required.
Creditors Management: Ensure creditors are paid correctly and timeously and maintain accurate records of all transactions.
Subsistence Allowances: Prepare and process subsistence allowances in line with company policies and client agreements.
Vendor Accounts Management: Maintain and update BDO vendor accounts, ensuring all payments are accurate and up to date.
Compliance: Ensure all accounting and bookkeeping practices comply with relevant standards, legislation, and company policies.
General Support: Provide general bookkeeping and administrative support to the audit support team as required.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to maintain high accuracy in financial reporting and transaction entries.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive approach to identifying issues and finding solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to clearly communicate with team members, clients, and vendors.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to completing tasks efficiently.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and systems.