BDO Wave _Audit Assistant Manager_Financial Services_2027 Intake (Cape Town)

BDO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Wave in Cape Town is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for Financial Services, to work with the UK engagement team. This intake offers a hands-on role in planning and executing audit fieldwork.

Ideal candidates are newly qualified CA(SA) or eligible, with IFRS audit experience and strong English communication, able to handle deadlines and work under pressure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Audit Engagement Manager with planning and execution of audit fieldwork
• Contribute to audits being completed efficiently and on time
• Gain hands-on experience and exposure to a dynamic client portfolio
• Collaborate with UK-based team for audits

Skills

IFRS audit

Stress management

Deadline-oriented

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Time management

Self-starter

Planning & analysis

Education

CA(SA) registration / SAICA eligibility

Post-articles experience <1 year

Job description

BDO Wave _Audit Assistant Manager_Financial Services_2027 Intake (Cape Town) (Cape Town CBD)

2026/08/27

Reference Number

BDOWAVE-26AMGR40FS-CTN-30MAR26-MM

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.

Requirements

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:

• 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 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
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player
• 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