Welcome to the BDO family, a worldwide consulting firm where you can bring your own personality to your job! We help organisations grow sustainably with our expertise in audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory and accountancy.
At BDO, you are not just a number. Your wellbeing and development are just as important to us as the personal, hands-on advice and pragmatic solutions we offer our clients. Because as you grow, so do we and so do our clients. That is why our slogan is 'Let's Grow Together'!
To complement your academic studies with practical experience, BDO offers you the opportunity to join our professional Risk Advisory Department as an intern. This hands-on experience will give you valuable insight into both the working environment and BDO itself. Seize this unique learning opportunity, and who knows – it could be the first step towards a professional career at BDO!
What will you be doing?
As a Risk Advisory intern, you will assist your team members on several assignments, during which you will develop the following skills:
- Conducting internal audits (Financial/ IT/ Operational/…) at client sites, examining key business processes, going beyond financial statements to address the broader spectrum of risks that may impact organizational success.
- Identifying and evaluating vulnerabilities within clients’ control environments or processes through interviews, document analysis, and process assessments.
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of clients’ risk landscapes, assessing the maturity of their internal controls and processes, and making actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Providing assurance on fundamental internal controls, detecting and preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, corporate governance codes, regulations, and legislation.
- Collaborating with clients to develop and enhance risk management frameworks and strategies that align with their organizational objectives.
- Assisting in the performance of Forensic Investigations.
You will be involved on both the commercial and operational aspects of projects you will be assigned, where you will be able to rely on your colleagues for guidance and feedback. Clear and concise reporting is essential, as you will often manage multiple projects simultaneously. You thrive under deadlines and pressure, balancing your workload effectively while also managing quieter periods.
What do you bring to the table?
- If you were to describe yourself, "flexible" would be one of the first terms that come to mind. Juggling multiple deadlines and handling various projects on the same day is second nature to you.
- You take the initiative to propose new ideas and approaches while remaining open to your colleagues' perspectives. Keeping your team informed about project progress is a priority for you, as you value collaboration and teamwork.
- Your analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail enable you to critically assess your work and that of others objectively.
- You manage stress effectively, adept at setting priorities and meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
- You are comfortable presenting your analysis and results towards clients and top Management.
- You are committed on delivering high quality work to your management and clients.
- You are fluent in both French and English. Dutch is a plus but not a requirement.
- You are in your master's program.
- Your academic journey has given you the opportunity to understand fundamental economic principles. Specialization in Risk & Audit is a plus.
What do we bring to the table?
- Internship at a large company with many opportunities for you to grow and learn.
- Internship in a smaller team at a specific office or in a specific department, where everyone can be themselves.
- Short communication lines between your management and yourself allowing fast learning development and feedback through a mentoring process.
- Take on increasing amounts of responsibility as the rest of your team stands by, ready to support you.
- You receive a remuneration of 10 euros per worked internship day.
- Join a company committed to sustainability, focusing on climate impact, equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Were you nodding to yourself enthusiastically as you read through the job description? Then be sure to send us your CV right away! May we soon welcome you as a new colleague!