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About Ethics & Independence

Ethics & Independence team at BDO plays an important role in managing the internal risks of the firm associated with accepting a new client or an engagement or risks associated with any of our on-going audit / non audit engagement.

The Assistant within Ethics & Independence team would be required to develop subject matter expertise on Independence & Conflicts domain. The individual as part of their evaluation will be interpreting Ethics & Independence policies, determining required actions, and making recommendations based on firm guidance, primarily focusing on mitigating Conflict of Interest issues and Independence threats. Other responsibilities include diligently producing deliverables on timely manner and ensuring highest quality considering the work product may also be subject to review and scrutiny by outside regulators.

Responsibilities

Freshers required

• Develops comprehensive knowledge of BDO local Ethics & Independence policies, regulatory requirements and apply them in the day to day assessment of conflict check evaluation.
• Apply fundamental understanding of the applicable ethics and independence rules and regulations in executing procedures that contribute to provide basic guidance to firm professionals on application of firm policy and regulatory requirements.
• Perform basic independence technical research and assist in the identification of potential conflicts of interest through database research on client and counterparties involved in the new proposal.
• Become proficient in understanding and using BDO proprietary conflicts of interest databases, including, maintenance and update of the same.
• Performs initial review of submissions from client teams and evaluates completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of proposed engagement.
• Acts as a liaison between the client teams, other members of the Ethics & Independence team.
• Attention to detail and manage the tasks and activities in a timely manner.
• Uses analytical and project management methodology and tools.
• Learn the firm structure, business strategies and service lines of the firm.
• Create, update, and publish critical Ethics and Independence updates and messages using appropriate communication channels.

Knowledge, skills, and experience requirements:

• Good analytical thinking / ability to take pro-active decisions.
• Good analytical skills with a logical mind-set.
• Strong data interpretations skills to analyse and document relevant findings.
• Highest standard of ethics, integrity, and values.
• Self-directed, adaptable to changes in the work environment/rules/directions.
• Must be flexible to work extra hours during peak volume period.