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Personal Assistant to Director (Current Employee) – Parktown, Gauteng – 8 February 2019
Great people, management is very down to earth and friendly, yet very professional and have high standards. Great workplace culture, fun is fundamental but no room for error.
Pros
Bonus day on your birthday
Cons
stessfull
productive workplace
Administrator (Former Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 3 April 2019
Working at BDO was a good learning experience and relaxed environment. I have learned basic and advanced skills concerning admin and financials aspects of a work place.
Pros
short hours
Cons
not enough challenge
Productive but biased management
Trainee Accountant/Auditor (Former Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 12 March 2019
Productive day at work, mostly out on clients. I learned how to audit the manufacturing, mining, and logistics industries. Management is very bias when it comes to performance ratings but is easily approachable. The workplace culture is relaxed and warm. Hardest part of the job is adapting to change and travelling.The most enjoyable part of the job is being with fellow trainees whom you can share ideas with and learn from.
Pros
Overtime benefits and travel claim
Cons
Low ratings resulting in low performance bonuses
Organised and good working structure
Audit Supervisor (Former Employee) – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – 6 August 2018
Enjoyable time working with professional employees and a variety of clients worked on. Developed many skills at this medium sized firm. Good experience.
Pros
Good experience and colleagues
Cons
Favouritism sometimes with managers
Professional organisation with a great culture of giving back to society
National Head of Learning & Development (Former Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 30 July 2018
I only worked there for six months, but learnt a great deal about management, teamwork and what it means to be there for each other colleagues and as a team. The organisation also has many initiatives that promote worklife balance.
Pros
Supportive
Productive and a pleasure to work with my team
Senior Payroll Administrator (Current Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 20 July 2018
Good company to work for, different and very involved, there"s always something new to investigate and gain knowledge. My line manager is the best, she shares the information to upskill everyone in the department. The volumes and deadlines are high but workeable. That moment when the payroll is concluded and we are ready to pay.
Pros
we have systems that allow us to control the process.
Cons
The working hours in January and December are crazy.
work life
Receptionist (Former Employee) – Pretoria, Gauteng – 21 May 2018
BDO is an audit firm however as I was not an auditor the only role I could advance to was secretary and the ladies who worked there enjoyed their work so there was no room to advance further than being a receptionist and I needed more for myself hence the move to SAS
Pros
Small company
Cons
no room to advance further
Friendly working environment with excellent working conditions
Intermediary Bookkeeper (Former Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 6 January 2018
I was very busy in my particular job and did not mingle much with my fellow employees. I experienced a total of 3 different managers with different styles in my ten year tenure.. With all of them I was left to work at my own pace and style which I appreciated. The atmosphere was congenial . I often took work home due to interruptions from other departments as well as from emails .
I was given training in excel to advance my skills as well as a little on our accounting package. I had very few dealings with upper management but had a lot with my immediate manager. The workplace culture was good as there was an open door policy with our seniors which allowed staff to express themselves. The hardest part of my job was that the companies I managed grew and so did my workload so I felt more pressured than in the past. The best part of my job was that I felt that I was trusted by my seniors as they knew I always worked to the best of my ability. My manager always appreciated me.
I was given training in excel to advance my skills as well as a little on our accounting package. I had very few dealings with upper management but had a lot with my immediate manager. The workplace culture was good as there was an open door policy with our seniors which allowed staff to express themselves. The hardest part of my job was that the companies I managed grew and so did my workload so I felt more pressured than in the past. The best part of my job was that I felt that I was trusted by my seniors as they knew I always worked to the best of my ability. My manager always appreciated me.
Pros
Modern offices with a good canteen area and relaxed atmosphere w
Cons
Long drive to work with heavy traffic both ways
Stable very collegiate
Corporate Finance Manager (Current Employee) – London – 1 December 2017
No fast passed, and very average remuneration, people here are too set in their ways, the organisation does not invest sufficiently in new radical ideas and technology
Pros
free fruits
Cons
informal processes
Excellent technology infrastructure and good work environment.
Debtors Clerk (Former Employee) – Woodstock, Western Cape – 17 July 2017
It was a joy to work for a big company like BDO. The management team are great and will always assist. Problems are being addressed to immediately and adequate training is supplied.
Pros
Free breakfast
Cons
None
Was productive and happy
Receptionist/Admin (Former Employee) – Cape Town harbour, Western Cape – 16 May 2017
I learnt to multi skill under pressure and to be professional. Work place culture was auditing, advisory and tax so it was pressured. The hardest part dealing with my job was management. The most enjoyable part was setting goals for myself and doing them to the best of my ability and making it happen and seeing the clients happy at the end of the day as it made my day.
Pros
Free breakfast in the morning
Cons
Couldnt participate in socials
Professional
Trainee Auditor/Accountant/Audit Senior (Former Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 8 May 2017
Professional working environment. Company still have humanity and fun in work environment, management is reasonable and helpfull. Lots of learning posibilities
Cons
long hours
best employer
Associate director (Current Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 17 April 2017
well balanced company which always support employees via continously training
coaching ongoing
all support on development readily available
good salary and benefits
coaching ongoing
all support on development readily available
good salary and benefits
Pros
none
Cons
none
very productive and everyone was friendly
Marketing Assistant (Former Employee) – Gauteng, Gauteng – 31 March 2017
The Management was good to everyone. Head of departments used to treat every individual with respect. Time was very important and clients came first.
we used to work as team in my consulting department. we were putting extra hours to deliver good work to clients.
we used to work as team in my consulting department. we were putting extra hours to deliver good work to clients.
Pros
every last friday of the months the was drinks and free lunch
Cons
paid for long hours
Good and Productive company to work for.
Audit senior (Former Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 22 March 2017
BDO is such a nice and accommodative company to work for.
The culture is very good and the enviroment is a conducive one and one can learn so much from.
It is good for learning purposes. You get exposure to different industries and can attain very good skills that can be of great help in your career growth.
The culture is very good and the enviroment is a conducive one and one can learn so much from.
It is good for learning purposes. You get exposure to different industries and can attain very good skills that can be of great help in your career growth.
Pros
Fair chance to grow and develop
Cons
Long hours (sometimes)
BDO has a good working environment and potential for growth
Vacation Work Student (Former Employee) – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – 1 February 2017
The atmosphere at BDO is one that is filled with contentment, they have a productive yet not as stressful working environment with plenty potential of growth.
I learned various procedures and easier methods of concluding answers, working there teaches one responsibility and appropriate time management.
The staff and management are very helpful and will where needed.
Learning the different procedures, legislation and rules was a bit tricky at first however once you get the hang of things and your statements balance or close to, or errors are found is the most rewarding feeling.
I learned various procedures and easier methods of concluding answers, working there teaches one responsibility and appropriate time management.
The staff and management are very helpful and will where needed.
Learning the different procedures, legislation and rules was a bit tricky at first however once you get the hang of things and your statements balance or close to, or errors are found is the most rewarding feeling.
Pros
learning experience
Cons
stressful deadlines
Long hours and hard work required
Trainee Accountant (Former Employee) – Parktown, Gauteng – 15 December 2016
Its audit based work requiring hard work, intelligence, effective communication and team work. interest work so as to develop skill and gain work experience.
Pros
Saica Articles
Cons
long hours
Great learning environment
Trainee Accountant (Current Employee) – Johannesburg, Gauteng – 3 October 2016
A typical day as a trainee auditor involves interacting with the audit engagement team and the client in conducting an audit engagement. This includes getting financial information and supporting documents for the transactions the entity has had throughout the financial year.
I have learned how to work as part of a team, how different sized organisations function and how the International Financial Reporting Standards, South African Legislation and Tax Legislation are applied by the entities.
The management style at BDO is one that creates room for learning.
The hardest and most enjoyable parts of the job are the fact that you work with people. In as mush as it is a joy to meet new people it can also be very hard to deal with people.
I have learned how to work as part of a team, how different sized organisations function and how the International Financial Reporting Standards, South African Legislation and Tax Legislation are applied by the entities.
The management style at BDO is one that creates room for learning.
The hardest and most enjoyable parts of the job are the fact that you work with people. In as mush as it is a joy to meet new people it can also be very hard to deal with people.
Pros
Exposure (industries and sizes of the enities)
Cons
Travelling