Risk And Quality Manager

Pwc Careers Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Manager for their Assurance practice. The role focuses on leading quality initiatives, providing risk management support, and developing training content for the assurance team. The ideal candidate has sound technical audit knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires a commitment to embracing digital transformation. Employment type is full-time with travel requirements of up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Sound technical audit knowledge (ISA, IFRS).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with capacity to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Management Partner in reviewing modified opinion consultations.
• Monitor and analyse Audit Quality Indicators.
• Provide risk management support to the Assurance practice.

Skills

Technical audit knowledge (ISA, IFRS)

Research and interpretation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Commitment to digital transformation

Job description

Overview

Job Description & Summary
We are seeking a Manager to join the Western Cape Risk and Quality team within Assurance practice. This pivotal role provides the opportunity to lead quality initiatives and directly elevate the standard of engagements delivered by the Western Cape Assurance practice. Working closely with the Group Risk Management Partner, you will play a central role in reviewing modified opinions, monitoring audit quality indicators, and embedding quality-focused practices to ensure excellence remains at the heart of our work. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to strengthening risk management processes while driving continuous improvement across the assurance practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Western Cape Assurance Risk Management Partner in reviewing local modified opinion consultations and engagement acceptances relating to modified opinions and AUPs.
• Liaise with the national audit technical team to ensure consistency and alignment on technical matters.
• Provide risk management support to the Western Cape Assurance practice.
• Develop and deliver training content to the assurance practice, including quarterly Risk and Quality training.
• Support the Western Cape Learning & Development (L&D) team to design and present training initiatives that embed a culture of quality.
• Monitor and analyse Audit Quality Indicators (AQIs) to identify trends, assess compliance, and report findings to R&Q teams, ensuring timely remediation of quality risks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Sound technical audit knowledge (ISA, IFRS).
• Strong ability to research, interpret, and apply the correct guidance.
• Intellectual curiosity with a strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels (partners, managers, and staff).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Commitment to embracing digital transformation and leveraging technology to enhance training and quality initiatives.

Additional Information

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Posting End Date: December 31, ****

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Quality Assurance

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

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