Business Advisory Services Manager

About the role

As a Business Advisory Services (BAS) Manager at BDO, you will lead the Business Advisory team, partnering with clients to identify opportunities, solve business challenges and support long‑term success. You will manage client engagements, provide strategic accounting and tax advice, and mentor a team of advisors and accountants.

Key responsibilities

• Work with clients to identify business issues, develop strategic plans and implement solutions for sustainable growth.
• Draft accurate and technically correct advice on accounting standards, tax compliance and business management principles.
• Analyse and interpret client financial reports and management accounts to provide actionable insights.
• Advise on tax‑effective strategies including trust income distribution, group structures, FBT, GST, PAYE and indirect taxes.
• Supervise medium to large engagements through to review stage and conduct final reviews for smaller projects.
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and appropriately escalate complex issues.
• Communicate complex concepts and solutions clearly to clients in both verbal and written formats.
• Motivate, mentor and develop team members to foster a high‑performance culture within the BAS practice.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of business advisory experience in a CA environment.
• Accounting background and/or working towards CA qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and desire for career growth.
• Excellent communication skills in English (and Mandarin).
• Strong technical and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• Tax compliance
• Accounting standards
• Financial analysis
• Trust income distribution
• Group structures
• FBT, GST, PAYE and other indirect taxes

What we offer

• Supportive environment with focus on professional development.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects across various industries.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals and partners.
• Emphasis on innovation, continuous learning and meaningful impact.