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International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) is wholly dedicated to the provision of financial management solutions to international institutions, particularly those involved in grant-making and the implementation of grant-funded programmes in the public sector. We carry out financial audits, systems audits, expenditure reviews, grant reviews and various other assurance and advisory work for our international public sector clients, which include the EC, the UN, GIZ, the World Bank, the Global Fund and major grant giving foundations. Our vision is to be the global leader in the provision of assurance and advisory services to these organisations. IIDA is based in London and has approximately 100 staff and ten partners, with many more staff and contractors based around the world. IIDA has grown rapidly in recent years and our team has built up an unrivalled pool of knowledge and experience in the international public sector. We are now expanding to offer our services to international institutions more generally. Our future is full of opportunities and interesting challenges. We are always on the look-out for passionate, motivated and talented individuals to join our team! BDO offer the globally recognised Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) qualification as a Level 7 apprenticeship programme, enabling individuals to become qualified chartered accountants and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The ACA qualification and apprenticeship provides a broad range of accounting, finance and business skills. It opens a wealth of opportunities. The duration of this programme is 36 months. Business Area Overview The trainee role in IIDA presents an opportunity for a great variety of work with different international clients, carrying out audit and assurance work for international donors, working onsite with funding beneficiaries. Assignments vary, but you will typically be away for 1-2 weeks at a time, carrying out audits, verifications and internal controls reviews at organisations as varied as small local NGOs, government ministries and UN agencies. At first, you will work with an experienced team leader, but our programme allows trainees to take on real responsibility and autonomy at an early stage. Travel tends to be slightly more limited in the first 6-12 months due to training and exams, but thereafter you can expect to travel and work at client sites across the world for around 40-60 % of the time. Undertake audit fieldwork reporting to a Senior or Manager, taking increasing responsibility with experience, which may include assignment planning, leading fieldwork, leading client meetings and drafting the assignment report Be willing to be out of the office at client sites in any part of the world. These are mostly in Europe, but can be in locations in Asia, Africa or the Americas Balance the commitments of studying for exams while travelling extensively Demonstrate a basic understanding of the objectives of an audit, particularly in a donor funding context Prepare legible and comprehensive working papers, completing sections of the audit file with assistance from more senior colleagues Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to meet them Develop a knowledge of audit issues and techniques specific to the donor-funded aid environment Develop a good understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and other applicable technical frameworks, supported by regular training Understand what constitutes an assignment finding and how it should be classified and written up in the assignment report Achieve utilisation of at least 70% on an annual basis Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the other services offered by BDO Attend the firm’s technical training seminars and appropriate departmental seminars Be aware of the firm’s risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance Identify soft skills requirements in conjunction with your appraising manager/partner and communicate such requirements to the training department Consistently demonstrate the BDO values Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship Requirements Candidates must have, or be on course for the following grades (or international equivalent): A minimum 2.2 degree in any discipline; 3 A Levels at grades A*- C, excluding General Studies and Extended Projects Grade 9-4 in English Language & Maths GCSE Candidates can expect to travel and work at client sites across the world, therefore a second language is required, especially French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin or Arabic. The International Institutions and Donor Assurance department (IIDA) offers a specific training programme, which is unique in the UK. We are looking for candidates who share our passion for the world of international development, have a clear understanding of what we do, and can articulate clear reasons why they want to join us. We therefore invite you to submit a short personal statement of 200-300 words explaining why you would like to join IIDA as a graduate, and how your personal interests / experience relate to what we do in the department. The statement will be assessed for content and for the quality and clarity of English, as written reporting to clients is a major part of our work. We are looking for candidates who possess strengths that are aligned to: Business Thinking, Collaborating, Innovation and Change, Communicating, Developing Self and others, Decision Making, Reasoned judgement, and Analytical skills. About BDO BDO LLP is an accountancy and business advisory firm, we provide integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy. We share our clients’ ambitions and their entrepreneurial mind-set. We have the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise to help them succeed. BDO LLP operates in 17 locations across the UK, employing 5000 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP has revenues of £590m and is the UK member firm of the BDO International network. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 162 countries, with 80,000 people working out of 1,500 offices worldwide. It has revenues of $9bn. BDO gives trainees all the training they need to attain their professional qualifications, along with extensive practical experience that includes on-site client work. The firm provides constant support to help you achieve your potential. 'Achieving My Potential’ is BDO’s organisational framework. It is made up of 4 key elements – core competencies, technical competencies, values and attitude. In essence, what you do and how you do it.

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