About BDO
BDO provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
As one of the world's leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.
From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.
At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins and ends with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.
About the Role:
- Responsible to take a lead role in completing the assignments in Deal Advisory domain (information memorandum, financial models, teaser documents), Business valuations, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Feasibility Studies, Business Plans.
- Take a lead role in completing the Fieldwork by coordinating dates and schedules with the Client and Manager / Senior Manager by gathering the required information, understanding client's business needs and assignment requirements; complete the assignments within the timelines as agreed with the clients & manager.
- Responsible in preparing and completing the project engagement formalities, conflict of interest documents, client acceptance / engagement letters etc. at the time of project assignment.
- Maintain good knowledge of market practices, processes and procedures. Maintain thorough project documentation and electronic filing in accordance to BDO guidelines.
- Understand the client's requirement in detail. Discuss with colleagues, organize ideas logically and present thoughts rationally and confidently.
- Review of deliverables to ensure quality deliverables are delivered to Managers/Partners for review
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple engagements. Demonstrate the ability to find a solution of any technical or project management issue faced. Demonstrate and encourage collaboration.
- Follow the evolution of the client's needs, commercial focus and business objectives, and timely anticipate issues and questions. Propose relevant services and solutions before being asked. Seek opportunities. Start looking for ways to exceed client expectations, offer your view-point, display a high level of commitment and technical knowledge.
- Take ownership of self-assessment, ensure to complete appraisal at the end of each file, quarter & year, be receptive and accept constructive feedback. To lead self by being open to constructive feedback and showing improvements on the points communicated by senior team members.
- Provide continuous feedback in a timely manner to the engagement team members -(Trainees and Associates).
- Follow and make others understand BDO core values; Ownership, Collaboration, Respect & Ethics and demonstrate exceptional client services (ECS). Actively promote the brand visibility externally and increase market exposure whenever possible. Uphold the brand values at all times.
- Ensure continuous professional development. Identify your key technical improvements areas and put efforts to develop required skills.
- Contribute effectively in the organized training sessions and help in engaging other audience to achieve required results.
- Contribute effectively with valuable inputs in any technical matters discussed within the teams. Extend support to junior team members or others in any technical issues faced.
Key Attributes
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Confident and comfortable in client interactions
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to assimilate and communicate new information (e.g. legal and practice developments) quickly and accurately
- Able to draft proposals, reports and other documentation to a high standard as per the internal guidelines
- Flexible - able to adapt quickly to market and practice changes.
Key qualification & experience
- The applicant should have 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in the established Deal Advisory practice.
- Knowledge of deals in GCC / MENA region is an advantage.
- CA qualified applicants with experience in Financial Due Diligence are prioritized.
- Applicants with CFA qualification and Big 4 background in FDD can also be considered.
BDO's Story:
The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.
In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: Our Dream - emphasizing that it's time for BDO to lead for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or WHY, drives us forward.
Our WHY is People helping People achieve their Dreams. Our WHY defines our identity serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people's dreams matter to us.
We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culturea fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.
What It's Like to Work at BDO:
While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.
We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.
Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate. At BDO, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry's top choice.
