Audit Senior (French) - International Institutions and Donor Assurance

Ideas | People | Trust

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.

We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.

We’ll help you succeed

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions.

You'll be an Audit Senior who speaks English alongside being fluent in French. You'll lead meetings, represent IIDA and BDO in person before multiple stakeholders which can include multiple international development agencies and partners. You'll plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions.

There will be significant international travel (up to 50%) in this role and you'll have the opportunity to leverage your languages and develop your career in a variety of assignments.

You’ll be someone with:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred.

• Excellent spoken and written communication in English and French is essential.

• A genuine interest in international development.

• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner.

• Proven track record in audit and assurance work.

• A love of international travel.

• Experience of working/volunteering internationally advantageous.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

We’re looking forward to the future

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you.