Graduate Trainees

BDO is the world’s fifth largest network of public accounting firms. We provide audit, taxation, and advisory services in over 164 countries and territories, with over 95,414 people working out of 1,713+ offices worldwide. BDO’s distinctive reputation for building excellent relationships with our clients is built upon our commitment to all our stakeholders, that what matters to them, matters to us. In Zambia, BDO provides a full range of services to both local and international clients of varying sizes, in all sectors of the economy.

Our client, has a rapidly growing business  practice looking for enthusiastic professionals to join their team as Graduate trainees.

Graduate Trainees

Responsibilities

• Understand the client environment and gain knowledge, skills and abilities to perform assigned tasks;
• Set Management Development Objectives/Goals with Management in order to develop capacity to execute tasks;
• Demonstrate interest in learning and updating personal knowledge in the assigned role;
• Observe experienced staff and gain knowledge about procedures, methods and standards that are required for performing one’s duties;
• Available to work under pressure and tight deadlines in any division, department or part of the country and participate in all job on training tasks during the programme;
• Share knowledge and learning experiences with programme peers and coaches as well as programme coordinator;
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports in line with set standards to facilitate Management’s assessment of the Trainee;
• Take responsibility for and commit to continuous self-development throughout the duration of the programme in order to achieve a high level of competence;
• Attend and successfully pass all training pre-requisites including assessments, examinations and programmes within the specified time-frames;
• Undertake monitoring and review of the progress of one’s performance with key stakeholders; and
• Successfully manage and complete all assigned projects and assessments as per Management Development Programme requirements and schedule.

Key Attributes

• High level of Integrity
• Excellent communications skills.
• Innovative, ambitious and a team player.
• Mature and adaptable
• Analytical skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Good Research and Report writing skills

Qualification

• Grade twelve (12) School Certificate or GCE equivalent with minimum five (5) Credits or better;
• University Degree with minimum of MERIT in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Mining or Engineering degrees obtained from a reputable institution accredited by the Zambia Qualifications Authority or similar bodies; and
• Must be between the age of eighteen (18) and twenty-five (25) years of age.

Our client offers:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunities for career progression

The client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and women are encouraged to apply.

All applications should be sent  not later than Friday 12 April 2024. Visit our website www.bdo.co.zm for more information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.