About us
BDO East Africa Burundi is the Burundi member firm of BDO International, a global network of audit, tax and advisory firms present in more than 160 countries. Our Business Services & Outsourcing team takes care of accounting, payroll, reporting and company secretarial work for companies, NGOs and international organisations operating in Burundi, so that they can focus on their own activities.
Why we are recruiting
More organisations in Burundi are choosing to outsource their accounting and payroll, especially new investors, regional subsidiaries and NGOs. We are building a roster of reliable accountants, payroll specialists and company secretarial professionals who can support our clients on a recurring or short-term basis. Being on the roster does not guarantee work. We will contact you when a client assignment fits your profile.
Typical assignments
Accounting and bookkeeping
- Monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and closing of accounts
- Preparation of annual financial statements under Burundian standards and IFRS
- Cleaning up and restating backlog accounts
- Setting up charts of accounts and accounting software for new entities
- Interim finance support (acting accountant or finance manager during vacancies)
Financial reporting and compliance
- Monthly and quarterly management reports for local management and head offices
- Group reporting packages for subsidiaries of foreign companies
- Donor financial reports for NGOs and projects
- Preparation and filing of monthly tax and social security declarations
Payroll and HR
- Monthly payroll processing, payslips and payroll reconciliations
- INSS and ONPR declarations and payroll tax filings
- HR administration: contracts, leave tracking and employee files
- Support to expatriate staff: work permits and residence formalities
Legal and company secretarial
- Company registration with the API (Agence de Développement du Burundi) and other registration formalities
- Board and shareholder meeting minutes and statutory registers
- Amendments to articles of association, changes of directors and capital increases
- Annual compliance filings
What we are looking for
Accountants
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, including full month-end and year-end closing
- Good knowledge of the Burundian accounting framework and IFRS basics
- Practical experience with accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo, Tompro or similar)
Payroll specialists
- At least 3 years of payroll experience in Burundi
- Solid knowledge of the Labour Code, INSS and ONPR rules and payroll taxes
Company secretarial and legal assistants
- Law degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years in corporate legal work
- Good knowledge of Burundian company law and registration procedures
Required for all profiles
- Relevant university degree
- Fluency in French; working English is an advantage and required for work with international clients
- Reliable, organised and able to meet monthly deadlines
- Strong Excel skills
Advantages
- Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) completed or in progress
- Experience with NGO or donor financial reporting
- Previous work in an accounting firm serving several clients
How to apply
Send the following to bdoburundi@bdo-ea.com with the subject line "Roster – Business Services – [Accounting / Payroll / Company Secretarial] – [Your name]":
- CV of no more than 4 pages, listing employers, clients and the software you use
- Copies of your degree and any certificates
- Your expected daily or monthly fee in BIF
- Names and contacts of two professional referees