Intermediate Accountant; Independent Reviewer

Intermediate Accountant (Independent Reviewer) BDO South Africa Cape Town CBD, ZA

The Intermediate Accountant – Independent Reviewer manages a portfolio of client engagements, delivering accounting, assurance, and advisory services while ensuring compliance with professional standards. The role supports junior staff, maintains strong client relationships, and contributes to the efficient delivery of engagements. The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business development.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
• Deliver high-quality client service while ensuring engagement objectives are achieved.
• Identify and communicate cross-selling opportunities for other BDO service offerings.

• Perform annual write-up of accounting records using accounting software such as:
• Xero
• Sage Online
• Execute a variety of engagements, including:
• Agreed-Upon Procedures
• Compilation Engagements (ISRS 4410)
• Independent Review Engagements (ISRE 2400)
• Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of the Close Corporations Act and Companies Act
• Draft Annual Financial Statements in accordance with:
• IFRS
• IFRS for SMEs using Caseware (intermediate level).
• Prepare and propose accounting journals for client approval through the Senior Accountant or Manager.
• Perform basic tax computations for companies, close corporations, and trusts, including Special Allowances and Small Business Corporation calculations.
• Manage personal work-in-progress (WIP) and engagement budgets with guidance from senior staff.
• Provide regular progress updates to Senior Accountants and Managers.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, policies, procedures, and firm methodologies.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and support to junior team members.
• Assist colleagues where required to ensure effective service delivery.
• Deliver clear and concise feedback to management on engagement matters and quantitative findings.

Attend mandatory training and recommend development opportunities for team members.