Graduate Trainees ( Corporate Finance ) x2

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.

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)

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.

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.
Contact Emails: careers@bdo.co.zw