BDO Wave _Audit Assistant Manager_2027 Intake (Cape Town)

BDO South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Associate to support audit engagements. This role involves working closely with the UK Audit Engagement Manager and executing audit fieldwork. The ideal candidate should be newly qualified CA(SA) or eligible for registration, with less than 1-year post-articles experience and practical IFRS audit experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also required to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Completion of execution on sections
• Completion of analytical reviews
• Completion of planning and finalisation
• Manages time and accountability for productivity
• Provides frequent progress updates
• Regular online and in-person training required

Skills

Independent review experience competencies

Excellent command of English

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Quality and detail oriented

Team player

Ability to handle and manage stress

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Supervisory experience

Education

Newly qualified CA(SA)

Less than 1-year post-articles experience

Full IFRS practical audit experience

Job description

If you've recently completed your articles, this is your opportunity to take the next step. As a Junior Associate, you'll work closely with the Audit Engagement Manager in the UK, contributing to the planning and execution of audit fieldwork. You'll play a key role in ensuring audits are completed efficiently and within deadlines, gaining hands‑on experience and exposure to a dynamic client portfolio.

Education & Skills

• Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA
• Less than 1‑year post‑articles experience
• Full IFRS practical audit experience

Preferred Requirements

• Independent review experience competencies
• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required
• Supervisory experience
• Must be able to work on your own
• Project management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player

Roles & Responsibilities

• Completion of execution on sections
• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections
• Completion of planning and finalisation
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity
• Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner
• Regular online and in‑person training is required to ensure compliance