BDO Wave ACCA Assistant Manager - Cape Town
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The ACCA Assistant Manager forms part of the team overseeing the ACCA trainees, working on audit engagements for BDO UK. They are responsible for ensuring that audit working papers completed by the ACCA trainees are reviewed and at the required quality standard prior to the work being reviewed by the BDO UK audit team. The Assistant Manager is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the division, including the completion of skills reviews on LTS and monitoring of feedback. They report to the Manager of the division for daily work contact.
Main Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provide regular updates to the division management team
- Build and manage relationships with UK Managers
- Oversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodology
- Provide on the job training and coaching to trainees
- Provide guidance on technical audit and accounting matters
- Formulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee development
- Monitor trainees’ progress and development needs
- Assist with time management and productivity of trainees
- Provide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basis
- Track trainees’ feedback
- Track trainee compliance with training requirements
- Member of firm’s Learning & Development faculty – to provide training to trainees and experienced hires
- Ensure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues noted
- Manage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are met
- Responsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharing
- Regular one-on-one meetings with allocated trainees
- Supporting trainees in their career growth
- Applying firm policies consistently and fairly
- Ensuring trainees understand firm culture and expectations
- Preparing for internal and external meetings including preparing meeting material
- Involvement with recruitment (Talent) including campus visits and assessment centres
Financial Accounting Manager
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MANAGER - Entrepreneurial Business Services (Accounting, Tax & Secretarial)
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Manager – Entrepreneurial Business Services (Accounting, Tax & Secretarial)
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has opened for a driven and detail-oriented Manager to join a fast-paced professional services firm in a leadership role within the Entrepreneurial Business Services division.
This role is perfect for a qualified professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about mentoring teams, and has a sharp eye for accuracy and risk management. You'll work closely with directors, lead a skilled team, and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and secretarial services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
Your Role in the Big Picture- Engage proactively with directors to support strategic execution across accounting, tax, and secretarial services.
- Plan, oversee, and ensure timely delivery of client assignments.
- Lead and motivate a team to maintain excellence in accuracy, compliance, and turnaround times.
- Contribute to staff development through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Identify risk areas and implement control measures to maintain quality standards.
- BCom Degree (Accounting, Finance, or Commerce).
- SAIPA or similar professional certification preferred.
- Minimum 2-3 years post-articles experience at Senior Accountant or Supervisor level.
- Minimum 2-3 years in a managerial role in an accounting firm or similar environment.
- In-depth knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations.
- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
- Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills.
- Able to prioritize, manage deadlines, and perform under pressure.
- Methodical, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
- Adaptable, confident, and committed to delivering service excellence.
- Opportunity to work with an experienced leadership team.
- Dynamic, inclusive work environment focused on talent development.
- A role where your contribution truly adds value both to clients and the team.
If you’re ready to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will make a measurable impact
Apply now to become part of a team that values leadership, precision, and excellence.
#J-18808-LjbffrMANAGER - Entrepreneurial Business Services (Accounting, Tax & Secretarial)
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Manager – Entrepreneurial Business Services (Accounting, Tax & Secretarial)
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has opened for a driven and detail-oriented Manager to join a fast-paced professional services firm in a leadership role within the Entrepreneurial Business Services division.
This role is perfect for a qualified professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about mentoring teams, and has a sharp eye for accuracy and risk management. You'll work closely with directors, lead a skilled team, and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and secretarial services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
Your Role in the Big Picture :
- Engage proactively with directors to support strategic execution across accounting, tax, and secretarial services.
- Plan, oversee, and ensure timely delivery of client assignments.
- Lead and motivate a team to maintain excellence in accuracy, compliance, and turnaround times.
- Contribute to staff development through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Identify risk areas and implement control measures to maintain quality standards.
Power-Ups You Should Have!
- BCom Degree (Accounting, Finance, or Commerce).
- SAIPA or similar professional certification preferred.
- Minimum 2-3 years post-articles experience at Senior Accountant or Supervisor level.
- Minimum 2-3 years in a managerial role in an accounting firm or similar environment.
- In-depth knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations.
- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Your Spark in the System!
- Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
- Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills.
- Able to prioritize, manage deadlines, and perform under pressure.
- Methodical, detail-oriented, and results-focused.
- Adaptable, confident, and committed to delivering service excellence.
What’s in It for You?
- Opportunity to work with an experienced leadership team.
- Dynamic, inclusive work environment focused on talent development.
- A role where your contribution truly adds value both to clients and the team.
If you’re ready to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will make a measurable impact
Apply now to become part of a team that values leadership, precision, and excellence.
Manager - entrepreneurial business services (accounting, tax & secretarial)
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2 x Accounting and Tax Graduates
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Matric
Relevant B.Com degree
Enthusiastic, service driven and highly motivated accountant and tax professional
Excellent communication and listening skills
Strong work ethic and integrity
Strong client orientation
Attention to detail
Creative yet organized and administrative abilities are a strength.
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to achieve reporting deadlines
Task-driven and delivery-focused
Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team
Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
Ability to work with all levels within an organisation
Job Duties:
Monthly/ annual accounts processing on Xero (limited Pastel usage)
Preparing advanced tax computations for companies and completing the company tax returns
Preparing financial statements and tax returns for trusts.
Preparing and overseeing advanced tax returns for individual clients.
Preparation of final trial balance and effecting year-end adjustments.
Review of general ledger and trial balance for completeness and accuracy, final adjustments for financial statement
compilations.
Assisting with projects.
Assisting with reviews and audits of clients.
Valued-added client liaison with responsibility for your portfolio
Planning and execution of work for the year to meet deadlines comfortably.
Working closely with all role-players in the firm.
Client meetings and actioning desired outcomes
Salary:
R15 000 - R25 000 CTC Based on experience
How to apply:
2 x Accounting and Tax Graduates
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Director: Financial & Management Accounting
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Title of Position: Director: Financial & Management Accounting
Post Number: (ITS 9026)
Faculty/Department: University of the Western Cape → Finance & Services → Finance (Management)
Type of Position: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date: 29/9/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasAs the Director: Financial & Management Accounting, you will be at the forefront of our financial operations, leading a team of skilled professionals to design and execute financial and budgeting strategies that drive informed decision-making. You play a pivotal role in shaping our budgeting processes, collaborating cross-functionally, optimise resource allocation and contributing to the long-term financial sustainability of the University.
Reporting to the Executive Director : Finance & Services, the key responsibilities will include:
- Strategically manage the financial responsibilities of the University and its subsidiaries that achieves financial sustainability
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial reporting frameworks that provide accurate and timely insights to support decision making
- Management of the university's reporting and budgeting functions. Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations for cost efficiency and revenue enhancement
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to continuously refine financial reporting and budgeting processes
- Direct management, development and motivation of the financial team
- Streamline business processes and introduce new systems that will enhance competitive edge and industry best practice
- Management of Grants and Contracts and operationalise the smooth running of all activities that includes accounting, reporting, compliance and contract management
- Management of working capital, investments, fixed assets, reserves, loans, etc.
- Management of compliance with legislation, regulations and IFRS
- Reporting on financial matters to various management and governance structures
- Design of policies, standard operating procedures and business processes that achieves efficiency and effectiveness
- Foster relationships with stakeholders and represent the Department of Finance and the University on various platforms
- Management of all audits and regulatory requirements
- Implement and facilitate policy and business processes that support the enhancement of University revenue and cost control
- Participate in various leadership and stakeholder engagements.
- Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
- Chartered Accountant (SA)
- Proven track record of five years in a management role
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
- Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /9763/9708/3551/3756 or email:
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
#J-18808-LjbffrDirector: Financial & Management Accounting
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As the Director: Financial & Management Accounting, you will be at the forefront of our financial operations, leading a team of skilled professionals to design and execute financial and budgeting strategies that drive informed decision-making. You play a pivotal role in shaping our budgeting processes, collaborating cross-functionally, optimise resource allocation and contributing to the long-term financial sustainability of the University.
Reporting to the Executive Director : Finance & Services , the key responsibilities will include:
- Strategically manage the financial responsibilities of the University and its subsidiaries that achieves financial sustainability
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial reporting frameworks that provide accurate and timely insights to support decision making
- Management of the university's reporting and budgeting functions. Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with senior management to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations for cost efficiency and revenue enhancement
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to continuously refine financial reporting and budgeting processes
- Direct management, development and motivation of the financial team
- Streamline business processes and introduce new systems that will enhance competitive edge and industry best practice
- Management of Grants and Contracts and operationalise the smooth running of all activities that includes accounting, reporting, compliance and contract management
- Management of working capital, investments, fixed assets, reserves, loans, etc.
- Management of compliance with legislation, regulations and IFRS
- Reporting on financial matters to various management and governance structures
- Design of policies, standard operating procedures and business processes that achieves efficiency and effectiveness
- Foster relationships with stakeholders and represent the Department of Finance and the University on various platforms
- Management of all audits and regulatory requirements
- Implement and facilitate policy and business processes that support the enhancement of University revenue and cost control
- Participate in various leadership and stakeholder engagements.
- Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
- Chartered Accountant (SA)
- Proven track record of five years in a management role
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
- Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Financial Manager - Accounting & Reporting
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We’re looking for a Financial Manager who has the skills, competence, and experience required to strengthen our value proposition and who is looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic organization.
Duties & Responsibilities- Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely management accounts, budgets/forecasts, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and controls, as well as accounting standards, statutory audits, and good codes of practice.
- Ensure tax compliance and liaise with the tax authority on any related matters.
- Provide assistance and advice on administrative, accounting, tax, computer systems, and procedures to management and staff.
- Monitor cash, debtors, and investment performance on an ongoing basis and provide advice and take corrective action where necessary.
- Manage the Finance Department (10 staff) in terms of its human resources, including performance management, training, and development.
- Registered Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 7 years of experience, of which 3 need to have been in a commercial environment at a managerial level.
- Previous experience dealing with multiple operating locations in South Africa and, ideally, experience in other jurisdictions such as Mozambique, Namibia, or Ghana.
- Ability to understand and practically apply financial principles/guidelines, and be up to date with the latest IAS and IFRS developments.
- Ability to work under pressure and independently within a larger team, demonstrating proactiveness and assertiveness.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage internal stakeholder requirements and expectations.
- Ability to make decisions, initiate action, and deliver results to meet client expectations.
This appointment will be made in line with AMSOL’s Employment Equity Plan. If you do not hear from us within 8 weeks of the date of closing, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of employment enquiries received, AMSOL is unable to respond to all individual emails.
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