Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tGRADUATE TRAINEES (CORPORATE FINANCE) X 2An exciting opportunity to join BDO Zimbabwe through its Corporate Finance Graduate TraineeshipProgram has arisen. If you are a university graduate wishing to pursue a career in corporate financeand you meet the minimum criteria below, then this program presents the right opportunity to you.This is a 24-months training programme. It is structured to incorporate coaching and mentoring, on-the-job training, supported by formal and informal training sessions.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\tJob Description\u25aa Assisting in building and populating financial models for business valuation engagements andfor project finance transactions, focusing on cash flow waterfalls, debt sizing, and scenarioanalysis.\u25aa Gathering financial and operational data from public filings, company reports, industrydatabases, and news sources.\u25aa Assisting in the review of financial, legal, operational, and commercial documents andidentifying key risks, red flags, and areas requiring further investigation.\u25aa Conducting in-depth research on specific industries, market trends, and economic indicatorsrelevant to client engagements.\u25aa Preparing company profiles and industry overviews for potential targets or acquirers.\u25aa Contributing to the drafting of reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, options andhighlighting critical issues for clients.\u25aa Assisting in the creation of client presentations, pitch books, information memorandums, andother transaction-related documents.\u25aa Conducting research on industry trends, market conditions, regulatory changes and othermacroeconomic data and its potential impact on businesses.\u25aa Identifying potential market opportunities or risks relevant to client engagements.\u25aa Identifying potential clients or market segments that align with the firm’s expertise.\u25aa Researching companies that might be considering M&A, capital raising, or require valuationservices.\u25aa Managing project files, scheduling meetings, and assisting with general office tasks as neededto ensure smooth project flow.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\tExperience\u25aa Corporate finance\u25aa Investment banking\u25aa Financial analysis and reporting\u25aa Business or financial planning and analysis\u25aa Financial modelling\u25aa Financial and business research,\u25aa Investment analysis and advisory\u25aa Experience with data collection and interpretation.\u25aa Prepared presentations and reports for internal\/external stakeholders.\u25aa Understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.Computer and technology skillsStrong computer skills, with exposure to the following, will be a distinct advantage,\u25aa Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including functions, formulas, and data analysis tools.\u25aa Financial modelling tools\u25aa Power point\u25aa Stata\u25aa PythonSoft skills\u25aa Commercial Awareness: A basic understanding of current economic trends and businessissues would be a distinct advantage.\u25aa Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the abilityto convey complex financial information clearly and concisely.\u25aa Analytical skills: The ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and draw soundconclusions based on financial data.Minimum required educational level:A bachelor\u2019s degree in any of the following areas is a must;\u25aa Financial Engineering\u25aa Finance and Banking\u25aa Accounting and Finance\u25aa Business Administration (with an emphasis on Finance)\u25aa Economics (with a quantitative or financial economics focus)\u25aa Data Science\/Business Analytics (with a finance major or strong business electives)<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tInterested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the roleto careers@bdo.co.zw on or before 26 July 2025. Applications should be clearly marked \u2018GraduateTrainee \u2013 Corporate Finance\u2019 in the subject line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"careers@bdo.co.zw","_company_name":"BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accoun\u2026","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.bdo.co.zw","_company_tagline":"About BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accountants Audit & Advisory Firm","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[17],"job-categories":[24],"job-types":[13],"class_list":{"0":"post-2994","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-harare","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2994"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2994"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}