BDO: Financial Services Advisory Internships 2026 / 2027

In brief

**Overview** This is a 17-month Financial Services Advisory Internship program at BDO. The role involves joining BDO’s Financial Services Advisory division and offers exposure to a broad range of advisory work, including financial reporting, technology risk, governance, regulatory compliance, and client consulting. The internship is designed to develop well-rounded business and advisory skills. **What you will do** * General Information Technology Controls (GITC) testing and application controls testing. * Analysing information systems data to assess accuracy, completeness and timeliness of transaction processing. * Assisting in the identification and assessment of emerging technology and financial reporting risks facing clients in the Financial Services industry. * Providing technical support to engagement auditors where computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) are required. * Supporting the preparation of client-facing reports, management presentations and advisory deliverables. * Assisting with regulatory compliance assessments, including reviews against applicable South African financial services legislation (FAIS, FICA, FSCA, NCA, POPIA) where relevant to client engagements. * Contributing to consulting projects spanning risk advisory, business process improvement, and governance reviews. * Supporting due diligence and data analysis exercises using tools such as IDEA and MS Excel. * Researching IT risk management, IT governance concepts and industry best-practice frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001-2). * Being knowledgeable about, or willing to learn, data analysis. * Willing to learn IT risk management, IT governance concepts and best-practice frameworks. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must have a Degree in any of the following: Business Management, Engineering, Accounting, Information Systems, Informatics, Finance, Internal Auditing, Law / LLB. * No prior work experience required; this is an entry-level internship position. * Vacation work, clerkships, or part-time exposure in consulting, audit, legal, financial services or regulatory environments will be recognised. * Academic projects, case competitions or research involving financial analysis, compliance, governance or technology risk are advantageous. * Exposure to COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001-2 and other models is advantageous. * Willingness to engage with and learn compliance and governance advisory concepts relevant to financial services clients. * Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); exposure to data analytics tools is a plus. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who is eager to learn, contribute meaningfully to client engagements, and gain practical experience within a dynamic advisory environment. Applicants should demonstrate professionalism, strong client orientation, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage stress. They should be task-driven, delivery-focused, and capable of working with all levels within an organisation. A passion for or interest in emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning, IoT, AI, robotics) is beneficial. The candidate should be socially aware, able to work as part of a diverse team, and possess curiosity for regulatory and governance developments affecting the financial services sector. Ethical conduct and professional integrity are expected, along with a willingness to learn and embrace feedback. Furthermore, candidates should be knowledgeable about, or willing to learn, data analysis, IT risk management, IT governance concepts, and best-practice frameworks. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.graduates24.com/bdo-financial-services-advisory-internships-2026-2027 Source: graduate24

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