- Job Type Contract
- Qualification Bachelors , Masters
- Experience
- Location Gauteng
- City Johannesburg
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , Internships / Volunteering 
Financial Services Advisory Intern (JHB Illovo) at BDO South Africa
Financial Services Advisory Intern (JHB Illovo)
Description
- This internship is designed to give university students practical exposure to the world of risk advisory and assurance specifically in relation to the financial services sector.
- Through structured job shadowing, students will gain first-hand insights into how IT systems and internal processes are audited, how data risks are identified and mitigated, and how technology governance is assessed in real-world environments.
Key Learning Areas:
- Introduction to audit methodologies and risk-based approaches
- Understanding IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls
- Exposure to internal audit procedures and control testing
- Data risk assessment and basic data analytics concepts
- Hands-on experience with audit tools and working papers
- Observing client engagement processes and team collaboration
Responsibilities:
As part of the internship, students will:
- Shadow experienced professionals on live engagements
- Participate in training sessions and workshops
- Assist with research, documentation, and basic execution
- Attend team meetings and internal knowledge-sharing sessions
- Observe and learn about audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting processes
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- University graduate or in their final year of study in: (BCom / BSc / BBSc) or post-graduate degree, specialising in any of the following relevant fields:
- Information Systems/ Informatics
- Information Technology
- Actuarial Science
- Computer/Data Science/Analytics
- Mathematical Sciences/Statistics
- (Applied/Financial) Mathematics
- Quantitative Risk Management
- (Applied) Statistics; or
- The intention to pursue a professional qualification (CFA / FRM / PRM / FIA / FASSA) is advantageous.
Additional skills that would be advantageous:
- Computer Literacy: Office 360 tools.
- Experience in C#, Python, R, or SAS.
- Internal audit.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to BDO South Africa on bdo.mcidirecthire.com to apply
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