FS Audit Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Cape Town is seeking an Audit Manager with extensive experience in the financial services sector. You will lead projects, mentor staff, and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA) and has a minimum of 24 months post-article experience. This full-time position requires excellent communication and leadership skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality audit services. You may be required to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 24 months or more post article experience.
• Proficient in IFRS and GAAS.
• Ability to market PwC services.

Responsibilities

• Manage special projects and ensure compliance with PwC audit methodology.
• Develop staff and monitor costs.
• Build client relationships and manage work in progress.

Skills

Auditing

GAAP

Accounting

Project Management

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

PwC software

Job description

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At 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 auditors report that includes the auditors opinion.

Enhancing your leadership style you motivate develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching leveraging team members 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 Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

About the role

The 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 experience.

Required qualifications

CA(SA)

Desirable skills or attributes

Specialist industry knowledge IFRS experience

Display sound leadership skills

Computer literate with al PwC software

Ability to market PwC services and to establish contacts in the market place

Self motivated

High attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal and management skills

Ability to multi task

Analytic and solution driven

Pro active and committed to delivery

Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

Manage special projects

Risk management

Monitor costs

Development of staff

Business development and client relationship building

Manage work in progress and debtors

Staff management

Compliance with PwC audit methodology

Report writing

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Job Posting End Date

August 24 2025

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Auditing,GAAP,Accounting,Research Experience,SOX,Project Management,Customer relationship management,Financial Report Interpretation,Internal Audits,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,GAAS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1