Audit Manager

Sagen Advisory Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable audit firm in Cape Town is seeking an ambitious Audit Manager. This role is ideal for audit professionals committed to a long-term career with growth prospects into directorship. Candidates must possess CA(SA) or be nearing completion, along with strong IFRS knowledge and at least 1 year of post-articles experience. The firm offers a market-related salary and ownership options for the right candidate.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Ownership options available

Qualifications

• 1+ years post-articles experience is required.
• Supervisory or management experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, IFRS, ISA, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Produce client reports such as AFS and Management letters.
• Manage audit assignment budgets.
• Conduct full audit file reviews for sign-off.
• Maintain excellent client relationships.

Skills

Proactivity

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Excellent writing

Education

CA(SA), eligible or nearing completion

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Introduction

Dynamic audit, accounting, and consulting firm that focuses on small and medium-sized businesses and their owners.

With offices in two locations in Cape Town, the firm provides professional services throughout the Western and Southern Cape regions. Led by two Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors with the Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors (IRBA), the firm adopts a hands‑on approach and views itself as a business partner to its clients.

It is committed to building long‑term, trustworthy relationships and helping clients grow their businesses. The firm offers a wide range of services aligned with its core values and objectives.

Description

A reputable and established Assurance, Accounting and Consulting firm in Bellville is seeking to employ an ambitious Audit Manager.

This opportunity is ideal for an audit professional who is committed to a long‑term career in audit, with prospects to grow into a director or partner role. The ideal candidate must be a CA(SA), eligible to register as a CA(SA), or nearing completion of CA(SA) with a strong ambition to register as a Registered Auditor.

AGA(SA) candidates enroute to full qualification with significant experience and ambition may also be considered. The firm focuses on small and medium-sized businesses and provides services across the Western and Southern Cape.

The directors are Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors with IRBA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters, etc.)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions
• Plan and manage audit assignment budgets
• Monitor and evaluate performance against budget
• Conduct full audit file reviews and prepare related reports for sign‑off
• Review tax returns
• Manage staff resourcing and scheduling for audit engagements
• Allocate work according to audit assignment needs
• Ensure completion of audit planning documentation
• Approve timesheets
• Perform billings and manage WIP
• Manage staff performance and provide continuous feedback
• Provide technical assistance to staff
• Maintain excellent client relationships

Qualifications and Experience

• CA(SA), eligible, or nearing completion
• 1+ years post‑articles experience
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, IFRS, ISA, and taxation
• Experience with CaseWare

Characteristics

• Initiative and proactivity
• Team leadership and talent development
• Strong adherence to principles and values
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Sound judgment and decision‑making
• Planning and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation
• Client‑focused mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage setbacks
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Results‑driven with a focus on achieving objectives

Remuneration

• Market‑related salary
• Ownership options available for the right candidate