Audit Manager

PwC International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Manager in Cape Town within the Financial Services, Insurance, and Investment division. You will lead audits, oversee teams, and ensure quality and compliance with IFRS and PwC methodologies.

The role requires CA(SA) with 24+ months post-article experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships. Travel up to 20% may be required, and the posting is in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) is required.
• Minimum 24 months post articles experience.
• IFRS experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage special projects and client engagements.
• Monitor costs and ensure budgets are respected.
• Develop staff and mentor team members for delivery excellence.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Manage work in progress and debtors and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

PwC software

Job description

Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAt PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.Effectively mentor others.Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.About the roleThe Financial Services, Insurance, and Investment division in the Cape Town office is looking for an Audit Manager with a strong auditing background. The ideal candidate will need to have experience on Large Clients in the industry. This candidate must be fully acquainted with the FS industry.Essential skills and experience:24 months or more post article experienceRequired qualifications:CA(SA)Desirable skills or attributes:Specialist industry knowledge IFRS experienceDisplay sound leadership skillsComputer literate with al PwC softwareAbility to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the market placeSelf – motivatedHigh attention to detailExcellent communication skillsStrong interpersonal and management skillsAbility to multi taskAnalytic and solution drivenPro – active and committed to deliveryExcellent time management skillsResponsibilitiesManage special projectsRisk managementMonitor costsDevelopment of staffBusiness development and client relationship buildingManage work in progress and debtorsStaff managementCompliance with PwC audit methodologyReport writingTravel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoJob Posting End DateOctober 15, 2026