Cape Town: Audit Manager CA(SA) | PKF Cape Town (Bellville or Stellenbosch Office) posted by PKF Cape Town

Job Description

PKF Cape Town is looking for an Audit Manager to join their team in 2026 (Bellville or Stellenbosch Office)!

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Audit engagements responsibilities:

Responsible for a portfolio of audits (planning phase to lock down)
Preparing yearly audit budgets (fair budget to manage the audit) and budget for submission to client;
Manage work in progress and be proactive in discussing extensions in budgets with the partner and client;
Be proactive in recovery of overruns;
Assist partner with invoicing of clients and collection of payment.
If necessary, an audit manager will be required to assist audit teams to perform audit work;
On-the-job training of trainees;
Tracking the progress of the engagement
Considering the capabilities and competence of individual members of the engagement team, whether they have sufficient time to carry out their work, understand their instructions, and that the work is carried out in accordance with the planned approach to the engagement
Addressing significant issues arising during the engagement, considering their significance, and modifying the planned approach appropriately; and
Identifying matters for consultation or consideration by more experienced engagement team members during the engagement.
Responsible for a cluster of trainees;
Responsible for SAICA assessment procedures
Prepare and facilitate client meetings and presentations
Ensure adherence to quality control standards and continues improvement
Other administrative responsibilities

More detail regarding other responsibilities:

Timesheet approval (Including expenses)
- Monitor the non-billable hours on the timesheet
- Review the timesheet control (excel)
Ensure that the trainee made arrangements for the upcoming audits as per Planner
Monitor trainee SAICA core hours
Monitor trainees list of outstanding work (update of excel schedule)
Monitor Availability list of the trainees
Monitor the exposure of the trainee to ensure that the trainee has sufficient exposure throughout the year
Leave approval if the trainee is not allocated on an engagement
Monitor and motivate trainee in terms of their academics
Bi-Monthly Office discussion
Training needs
Planner:
- Ensure that sufficient resources have been allocated for engagements
- Managing of timing of engagements
Performance appraisal process
Mentor for the trainee / Build a relationship with the trainee
Assist the trainee with audit queries that are directly for the partner (Additional on-the-job training)
Ensure that all trainees are working effectively
Identify any problems that perhaps need to be escalated to other departments, such as HR
- Late coming
Continued availability
Assist the trainee with tips and tricks that you have learned over the years, such as time management
Motivate the trainees to attend the work functions
Be a leader/example to the trainee
Go to person for everything (this can sometimes mean getting involved with their personal life matters where it has an impact on the working environment)

Requirements:

Eligible to register as a CA(SA) or registered CA(SA)
Completed a 3-year SAICA Training contract
Working knowledge of CaseWare, Excel, Word, Pastel, Microsoft Outlook.
Experience in GreatSoft would be an advantage
Experience in compilations, reviews and audits.
Academic/Technical Knowledge: IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, VAT, Income Tax, Companies Act, Auditing Standards
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work in a team.
Own transport, a valid drivers license and willingness to travel. (Beneficial but not a prerequisite)