Manager

PwC - Global; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Stellenbosch is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients and ensure compliance with auditing standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-article experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of IFRS. Responsibilities include managing staff, building client relationships, and ensuring high-quality audits. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and Afrikaans are required. The position offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-article experience required.
• Thorough understanding of auditing and accounting principles, specifically IFRS.
• Experience working with small to large clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of clients.
• Review staff work and performance.
• Build relationships with clients and staff.
• Coach and train team members.
• Ensure compliance with audit methodology.

Skills

Self-starter and motivated

Leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple activities

Attention to detail

Logical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Analytic and solution driven

Time management skills

Fluency in English and Afrikaans

Education

CA (SA)

Tools

AURA

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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 auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

Enhancing Leadership

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 Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences

• 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.

Role Summary

The Private division is looking for an Audit Manager with a strong auditing and review background. The ideal candidate will need to have experience on Small to Large Clients. As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will manage a portfolio of clients and manage the relevant staff on these assignments.

Qualifications / Certifications required

CA (SA)

Experience required

24 months or more post article experience.

Must have a thorough understanding and working experience in auditing, reviews and accounting (IFRS and IFRS for SMEs).

Responsibilities of role

• Manage portfolio of clients
• Manage and review work of staff
• Relationship building with clients and staff
• Planning of work and staff allocations
• Coaching and training of staff
• Performance appraisals of staff
• Monitor cost and drive efficiencies
• Compliance with PwC audit methodology and ensure quality
• Proposals for new work
• Comply with and drive risk management
• Compliance with audit methodology
• Report writing
• Invoice clients for work done
• Collection of outstanding debtors
• Other administrative functions

Skill sets Required

• Self-starter and motivated
• Display sound leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple activities, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks
• High attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Ability to build and sustain relationships
• Sound administration skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills
• Analytic and solution driven
• Pro – active and committed to delivery
• Excellent time management skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Sound knowledge of AURA, MS Word and Excel
• Must have excellent technical knowledge and experience in Auditing, Reviews, Accounting (IFRS and IFRS for SME)
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
• Valid driver's license and own transportation.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

December 7, 2025