BDO is offering a Financial Services Advisory Internship for 2027 at its Johannesburg Illovo office. The programme runs for 17 months and is aimed at graduates who want practical exposure to financial services advisory and technology risk and governance and regulatory compliance and financial reporting.
No previous work experience is required because this is an entry-level internship opportunity. The salary is listed as market related.
Quick Opportunity Details
| Details | Information |
| Employer | BDO |
| Programme | Financial Services Advisory Intern 2027 |
| Location | Johannesburg, Illovo |
| Work Level | Student/Graduate |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Duration | 17 months |
| Salary | Market Related |
| Experience | No prior work experience required |
| Reference Number | INCFSAJHB27AUG26TT |
| EE Position | No |
About the BDO Financial Services Advisory Internship
The Financial Services Advisory Intern will join BDO’s Financial Services Advisory division for a 17-month programme.
The internship provides exposure to a range of advisory work including financial reporting and technology risk and governance and regulatory compliance and client consulting.
It is designed to develop practical business and advisory skills while giving the intern experience supporting client engagements.
Qualifications Accepted
Applicants should have one of the following qualifications or an equivalent relevant qualification:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
- Engineering
- Accounting
- Information Systems
- Informatics
- Finance
- Law
- BCom Accounting
- BCom Internal Auditing
- BCom Law
- LLB with a commercial focus
Experience Requirements
This is an entry-level internship and BDO states that no prior work experience is required.
Previous vacation work and clerkships or part-time exposure within consulting and audit and legal and financial services or regulatory environments will be recognised.
Academic projects and case competitions or research involving financial analysis and compliance and governance or technology risk are considered advantageous.
Exposure to COBIT and ITIL and ISO 27001-2 or other relevant models is also advantageous.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Financial Services Advisory Intern will gain exposure to several areas of financial and technology advisory. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting General Information Technology Controls (GITC) testing and application controls testing
- Analysing information systems data for the accuracy and completeness and timeliness of transaction processing
- Assisting with identifying emerging technology and financial reporting risks affecting financial services clients
- Providing technical assistance to engagement auditors where computer-assisted audit techniques are required
- Supporting the preparation of client reports and management presentations and advisory deliverables
- Assisting with regulatory compliance assessments where relevant to client engagements
- Contributing to risk advisory and business process improvement and governance review projects
- Supporting due diligence and data analysis exercises using tools such as IDEA and Microsoft Excel
- Researching IT risk management and IT governance concepts and industry frameworks
- Developing knowledge and practical capability in data analysis
Financial Services Regulatory Exposure
Where relevant to client engagements the internship may involve compliance assessments relating to South African financial services legislation including:
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services requirements
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act requirements
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority requirements
- National Credit Act requirements
- Protection of Personal Information Act requirements
The programme may also provide exposure to recognised IT governance and risk frameworks including COBIT and ITIL and ISO 27001-2.
Technical Requirements
Applicants should be proficient in:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Exposure to data analytics tools is considered an advantage.
Candidates must also be willing to learn about compliance and governance advisory concepts relevant to clients in the financial services sector.
Skills and Competencies
BDO is looking for applicants who demonstrate:
- Professionalism
- Strong client orientation
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to handle pressure
- A task-driven and delivery-focused approach
- Ability to work with people at different levels within an organisation
Applicants should also be socially aware and comfortable working in a diverse team.
Candidates should demonstrate curiosity about regulatory and governance developments in the financial services industry and show ethical conduct and professional integrity and a willingness to learn from feedback.
Interest in Emerging Technologies
The internship may particularly suit graduates interested in emerging technologies. BDO identifies interest or passion in areas such as:
- Machine learning
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Robotics
These interests align with the technology risk and advisory elements of the internship.
Documents Required
Applicants are required to provide:
- Academic transcript
- Copy of South African ID
- Updated CV
Applicants should make sure that these documents are complete and readable before submitting their application.
How to Apply
Applications for the BDO Financial Services Advisory Internship 2027 must be submitted online through BDO’s recruitment platform. The application portal includes fields for personal and academic information as well as document uploads.
Reference Number: INCFSAJHB27AUG26TT
Apply Online for the BDO Financial Services Advisory Internship 2027
Applicants should have their required documents ready before starting the online application.
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