Graduate Trainees ( Corporate Finance ) x2
Graduate Trainee Jobs
- BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accoun…
- Expires 26 Jul 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
GRADUATE TRAINEES (CORPORATE FINANCE) X 2
An exciting opportunity to join BDO Zimbabwe through its Corporate Finance Graduate Traineeship
Program has arisen. If you are a university graduate wishing to pursue a career in corporate finance
and 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Description
▪ Assisting in building and populating financial models for business valuation engagements and
for project finance transactions, focusing on cash flow waterfalls, debt sizing, and scenario
analysis.
▪ Gathering financial and operational data from public filings, company reports, industry
databases, and news sources.
▪ Assisting in the review of financial, legal, operational, and commercial documents and
identifying key risks, red flags, and areas requiring further investigation.
▪ Conducting in-depth research on specific industries, market trends, and economic indicators
relevant to client engagements.
▪ Preparing company profiles and industry overviews for potential targets or acquirers.
▪ Contributing to the drafting of reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, options and
highlighting critical issues for clients.
▪ Assisting in the creation of client presentations, pitch books, information memorandums, and
other transaction-related documents.
▪ Conducting research on industry trends, market conditions, regulatory changes and other
macroeconomic data and its potential impact on businesses.
▪ Identifying potential market opportunities or risks relevant to client engagements.
▪ Identifying potential clients or market segments that align with the firm's expertise.
▪ Researching companies that might be considering M&A, capital raising, or require valuation
services.
▪ Managing project files, scheduling meetings, and assisting with general office tasks as needed
to ensure smooth project flow.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience
▪ Corporate finance
▪ Investment banking
▪ Financial analysis and reporting
▪ Business or financial planning and analysis
▪ Financial modelling
▪ Financial and business research,
▪ Investment analysis and advisory
▪ Experience with data collection and interpretation.
▪ Prepared presentations and reports for internal/external stakeholders.
▪ Understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
Computer and technology skills
Strong computer skills, with exposure to the following, will be a distinct advantage,
▪ Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including functions, formulas, and data analysis tools.
▪ Financial modelling tools
▪ Power point
▪ Stata
▪ Python
Soft skills
▪ Commercial Awareness: A basic understanding of current economic trends and business
issues would be a distinct advantage.
▪ Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability
to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely.
▪ Analytical skills: The ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and draw sound
conclusions based on financial data.
Minimum required educational level:
A bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas is a must;
▪ Financial Engineering
▪ Finance and Banking
▪ Accounting and Finance
▪ Business Administration (with an emphasis on Finance)
▪ Economics (with a quantitative or financial economics focus)
▪ Data Science/Business Analytics (with a finance major or strong business electives)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role
to careers@bdo.co.zw on or before 26 July 2025. Applications should be clearly marked ‘Graduate
Trainee – Corporate Finance’ in the subject line.
