Intern - Risk Advisory Services

Job Title: Intern
Service Line / Team: Risk Advisory Services
Location: Abu Dhabi

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner-to-staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins - and ends - with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

About the Role

This internship will be for a fixed period of 6 months within the various teams with BDO UAE. The intern will be assigned to one of the following projects, with the opportunity to effectively collaborate and support senior associates and stakeholders.

Your opportunity

• Support engagement teams in completing assigned tasks and coordinate with seniors to understand engagement requirements and deadlines.
• Provide regular updates on the status of assigned tasks and escalate issues when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail in all assigned work.
• Respond promptly and accurately to requests and queries from team members and supervisors.
• Assist in preparing and organizing working papers and documentation, ensuring proper communication and handovers to seniors.
• Actively participate in team discussions, contribute ideas, and consider feedback from team members.
• Demonstrate a learning mindset, curiosity, and openness to feedback to continuously improve performance.
• Take ownership of personal development, seek guidance when needed, and build confidence in working with peers and senior team members.
• Foster positive working relationships by collaborating effectively and treating colleagues with professionalism and respect.
• Understand, follow and uphold BDO CORE values: Collaboration, Ownership, Respect & Ethics.

Key attributes

• Good communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Highly refined planning, leadership, relationship building and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - with positive & enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind

Key Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and be pursuing or planning to pursue professional qualifications (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA).
• Proficiency in Arabic (mandatory).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is an advantage

How to join us

We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm - passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our clients.

Please send in your detailed resume by clicking the below link. If you are successful in your application, one of our resourcing teams will contact you to discuss the next steps.