11 Auditing jobs in Cape Town

Overview

Join a Firm That Thinks Forward | Senior Accountant Lead

Location: Cape Town

Are you a sharp, solutions-driven accountant ready to take the lead in a high-impact role?

Our client, a nationally respected firm with international affiliations, is on the lookout for a Senior Accountant Lead to drive excellence in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) compilation and client support services. A pivotal and exciting role between the EBS Division and Auditing.

This is more than just an accounting role - it is an opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business services environment.

• Compile IFRS-compliant AFS for a diverse client portfolio.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, quality delivery.
• Lead and support junior team members, including SAIPA Trainees.
• Liaise directly with clients to solve challenges and build relationships.
• Be the key link in delivering sharp, accurate, and compliant outputs.

• BCom Accounting degree (finance, commerce, or accounting).
• SAIPA-qualified (or eligible).
• 2–4 years’ post-SAIPA experience.
• Experience with SAGE and strong Excel skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail.

• Be part of a firm that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and growth.
• Work in a supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and diversity.
• Access to career progression, mentorship, and professional development support.
• National presence with international reach open doors, broaden horizons.

Apply now and become part of a culture that values your ambition, ideas, and impact.

Overview

Join a Firm That Thinks Forward | Senior Accountant Lead

Location: Cape Town

Are you a sharp, solutions-driven accountant ready to take the lead in a high-impact role?

Our client, a nationally respected firm with international affiliations, is on the lookout for a Senior Accountant Lead to drive excellence in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) compilation and client support services . A pivotal and exciting role between the EBS Division and Auditing.

This is more than just an accounting role - it is an opportunity to lead , mentor , and influence within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business services environment.

• Compile IFRS-compliant AFS for a diverse client portfolio.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, quality delivery.
• Lead and support junior team members, including SAIPA Trainees.
• Liaise directly with clients to solve challenges and build relationships.
• Be the key link in delivering sharp, accurate, and compliant outputs.

• BCom Accounting degree (finance, commerce, or accounting).
• SAIPA-qualified (or eligible).
• 2–4 years’ post-SAIPA experience.
• Experience with SAGE and strong Excel skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail.

• Be part of a firm that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and growth .
• Work in a supportive team that values integrity , innovation , and diversity .
• Access to career progression , mentorship , and professional development support .
• National presence with international reach open doors, broaden horizons.

Ready to lead from the front?

Apply now and become part of a culture that values your ambition, ideas, and impact.

Join a Firm That Thinks Forward | Senior Accountant Lead ?

Location: Cape Town

Are you a sharp, solutions-driven accountant ready to take the lead in a high-impact role?

Our client, a nationally respected firm with international affiliations, is on the lookout for a Senior Accountant Lead to drive excellence in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) compilation and client support services . A pivotal and exciting role between the EBS Division and Auditing.

This is more than just an accounting role - it is an opportunity to lead , mentor , and influence within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business services environment.

What You Will Do:

• Compile IFRS-compliant AFS for a diverse client portfolio.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, quality delivery.
• Lead and support junior team members, including SAIPA Trainees.
• Liaise directly with clients to solve challenges and build relationships.
• Be the key link in delivering sharp, accurate, and compliant outputs.

What You’ll Need:

• BCom Accounting degree (finance, commerce, or accounting).
• SAIPA-qualified (or eligible).
• 2–4 years’ post-SAIPA experience.
• Experience with SAGE and strong Excel skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be part of a firm that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and growth .
• Work in a supportive team that values integrity , innovation , and diversity .
• Access to career progression , mentorship , and professional development support .
• National presence with international reach open doors, broaden horizons.

Ready to lead from the front?

Apply now and become part of a culture that values your ambition, ideas, and impact.

Shift Pursuit is proud to be partnering with a reputable audit and advisory firm in the search for a skilled External Audit Supervisor. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced audit professional who is ready to step into a supervisory role within a structured, high-performance environment.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• BCom in Accounting
• CA(SA) qualification or currently studying towards it
• Minimum of 3 years completed SAICA articles
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of recent developments in accounting and auditing standards

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise and review the work of junior and intermediate team members
• Ensure compliance with audit procedures, quality standards, and reporting deadlines
• Conduct detailed reviews of working papers and financial statements
• Resolve client issues and provide insights into future needs
• Identify and convert new business opportunities from existing and new clients
• Manage time and billing efficiently to support profitability

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please email your updated CV to , or give us a call on and one of our consultants will be in touch if you meet the requirements.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Audit Supervisor, CA(SA), Cape Town, Century City, External Audit, SAICA

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Summary

The primary responsibility for this position is to plan and manage the audit and AFS schedule for the Alternative Funds and Local Unit Trusts within Institutional Client Accounting. The individual will be required to manage and coordinate the output of the Financial Reporting and Audit team, review of Annual Financial Statements prepared by the team, assisting with queries from auditors, clients and Institutional Client Accounting, providing support to the Financial Reporting and Audit team, ensuring team is up to date in terms of Accounting standards, monitoring of the performance of the team and ensuring processes and timelines are followed and standards are adhered to.

Job specification

• Deal Plan and manage the Financial Reporting and Audit team’s deliverables.
• Ensure the team is adequately resourced for the expected deliverables.
• Ensure that staff are adequately equipped and motivated to perform the expected work.
• Ensure that quality is being effectively monitored and delivered, to minimize overruns.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, internal suppliers, and Client Relationship Managers.
• Review of financial statements and assist with audit queries.
• Work closely with Process Head and executive management to drive collaborative and effective policy development and implementations.
• Provide ongoing and continuous training, motivation and development of all team members to maintain high client service standards.

Skills Required :

• A tertiary accounting qualification (minimum B. Com Accounting or equivalent, preferably coupled with a professional qualification.
• such as CA or ACCA) together with a minimum of 5 years working experience in total, of which at least 3 years should be relevant.
• industry experience within an audit environment.
• Management skills and experience.
• Previous experience in supervising and motivating staff.
• Previous experience in supervising and planning the output of a team.
• Previous experience in monitoring and ensuring quality of output.
• IT and Systems Skills and Knowledge:
• Advanced level experience in using Excel and MS Word.
• Proven competence and an aptitude for working with systems.
• Detailed understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP .
• An understanding of funds and fee structures.
• Knowledge of the hedge fund industry and unit trusts.
• Previous experience in the preparation of financial statements.
• Previous experience in dealing with clients and auditors.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• A track record of achievement

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Office of the Vice Chancellor

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA

District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

14/9/2025

Job Purpose

The internal audit manager is responsible for managing and performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of financial, academic and operational processes. The internal audit manager will also assist internal audit management with periodic reporting to the audit committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts, and any special internal audit projects such as the implementation of continues auditing, data analytics and electronic working papers. The internal audit manager may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm. CPUT Internal Audit embraces innovation, and the internal audit manager will be championing the implementation of modern audit tools and techniques.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• B Com Hons or B Tec Hons or Accounting Hons or Post Graduate Diploma with accounting, auditing or internal auditing majors.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor
• Six years of internal or external audit experience in medium to large sized enterprise. Preference will be given to candidates with internal audit experience and audit supervisory/managerial experience.
• Experience in higher education would be beneficial.
• Incumbent must be proficient in modern auditing techniques such as agile auditing and continuous auditing.
• Advanced skills in using electronic working papers and data analytics (e.g. ACL, IDEA and Arbutus) and data visualisation tools (E.g. Tableau and Pyramid) are essential.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

1. Implements and completes the internal audit programme in accordance with accepted international/national auditing standards and in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors.

 Ensures that all internal audit services work is performed in accordance with appropriate professional auditing practices and the internal auditing standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Ensure that due professional care is exercised and that internal audit process is

evelops policies, procedures and methodologies for internal audit by:

• Reviewing existing methodologies, policies and procedures and incorporating new auditing tools.
• Updating and implementing of methodology for internal audit.
• Ensuring that the audit working paper files comply with both the internal audit methodology and the standards of Internal Auditors.
• prepare and maintain a standards and procedures manual for internal audit

eet with senior management on a regular basis to discuss progress of the internal audit programme, significant audit findings and other issues.

2. Annual audit planning

nsures that the various lines of assurance efforts are aligned in terms of their focus areas and that synergies between the lines are identified and taken advantage of including focusing on achieving a controls reliance approach.

o-ordinating the collaboration between the various line of assurance in terms of the CPUT combined assurance framework

aintain a combined assurance map showing the planned efforts and assurance outcomes of each line of defence

3. Audit methodology and tools

ssist with the procurement and implementation of internal audit tools, including data analytics tools and electronic working papers

ead implementation projects for new tools and methodologies, ensuring a consistent implementation by internal audit, co-source and contracted staff.

ead the implementation of continuous auditing initiatives, including liaising with service providers, CTS and the user departments under review. Tasks may include obtaining data, developing scripts and reviewing outputs to eventually implement a fully automated continuous audit approach in key areas.

4. Financial and office management

rovide input and assist Director Internal Audit with preparing the annual budget

rocess and follow up on departmental requisitions on CPUT ERP system

rovide input and assist Director Internal Audit with preparing the annual budget

roviding input into any procurement processes affecting the internal audit department

5. Perform Assurance and Advisory Assignments

erform advanced, specialised and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines that require insight and advanced analytical skills. This will involve scoping, planning, fieldwork and reporting, as well as documentation in CPUTs electronic working paper solution.

hese assignments may include audits as per the annual audit plan, management requests, new audits in response to changes in risk or any ad hoc projects that may be identified in addition to the audit plan.

udit projects may extend beyond assurance engagements to advisory work. These advisory projects may involve facilitating risk and control workshops with line management, performing data analytics or attending forum meetings.

6. Manage Audit Assignments

anaging complex audits; performing critical project management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of audit teams; and providing expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements and information technology skills.

he incumbent will plan, assign and supervise the daily activities and work of other auditors. This is will involve managing staff from third-party providers or managing complex audits involving CPUT and third party staff.

he candidate will undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments related to individual assignments to ensure that the engagement identifies potential business risks.

he candidate will ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.

he candidate is likely to be called upon as a team member or team leader on various special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.

oach and train direct and indirect reports on a particular audit assignment.

7.Follow-up of previous audits

-ordinate ongoing follow-up of previous audit actions/recommendations to ensure timely follow-up and verification of such actions. Co-ordination may involve other CPUT audit staff or third party staff

nduct follow-up verification for previously reported actions/recommendations

ovide support and guidelines to management on implementing previous actions/recommendations.

intenance of any electronic tracker tools, including electronic working paper solution and spreadsheets to record the status of previously reported findings

sign and prepare periodic reports for management and audit committee reporting.

8.Audit reporting

views the initial draft internal audit reports prepared by co-source partners, contractors and internal sub-ordinates, as follows:

• Review writing for clear, concise language, clearly stating the problem, root cause, impact and action plans
• Evaluate the classifications of issues within the internal control environment.
• Review the appropriateness of the audit findings, recommendations and management's response.
• Issues executive summaries to the functional managers.
• Lead clearance meetings with senior management

scuss internal control and assurance reports with the functional managers and their staff.

epares audit reports or assist junior auditors/co-source partners to prepare audit reports according to the CPUT reporting framework

Competencies

• A strong understanding of internal audit standards, modern auditing techniques and risk management concepts and frameworks
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Excellent monitoring and control skills
• Understanding of IFRS
• Knowledge of the business objectives and processes of various complex environments
• Good knowledge of organizational structures
• Excellent analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to write management reports
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to chair and direct meetings
• Ability to work under pressure
• People management skills
• Advanced skills in configuring and maintaining electronic working paper solutions.
• Advanced data analytics skills and expertise in using multiple analytics tools such as IDEA, ACL, Arbutus, Tableau
• Previous experience in applying modern audit methodologies such as continuous and agile auditing.
• Demonstrated structured approach to financial management functions
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management principles and previous experience of such activities
• Broad experience in performing complex internal audit projects in medium to large organizations
• Ability to assess risks in an unstructured and unfamiliar environment
• Experience in working with specialists in other disciplines.
• Advanced experience of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in delivering integrated audits with multidisciplinary teams,,i.e. working with specialists in other disciplines.
• Scheduling and co-ordination skills and using best practice project management methodologies
• Coaching and training skills
• Structured approach and precise record keeping skills
• Advanced reporting writing skills
• Experience in preparing summary reports for audit committees and other governance structures

General Information

Closing Date: 14 September 2025

For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on or

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

QUALFICATION:

An accredited qualification in Internal Auditing

Qualified CIA or progress in studying towards CIA

Looing to identify a Professional Internal Audit Assistant Manager with strong technical knowledge, leadership potential, and a drive for continuous improvement. You will play a pivotal role in managing internal audit projects, mentoring junior team members, and being a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements

If you someone who thrives under pressure (with support) from Team and Directors, enjoys building relationships, and can lead by example - We need your Super Powers! to ensure efficient operations of the team and in supporting Managers and Director.

Key Functions:

• Represent the team during key client discussions and contribute to building strong professional relationships
• Foster growth and capability within the team by offering constructive guidance and encouraging continuous learning
• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to audit team members, including performance feedback and practical on-the-job development
• Oversee the execution of audit assignments, ensuring delivery is aligned to planned budgets and established timelines
• Act as the primary liaison with client stakeholders throughout fieldwork and reporting, maintaining clear and professional communication
• Conduct the initial quality assurance review of audit work completed by team members, ensuring accuracy and adherence to methodology and standards
• Coordinate project milestones and resources to ensure timely completion of audit engagements
• Represent the team during key client discussions and contribute to building strong professional relationships

Strong leadership support and structured career growth
Exposure to high-profile clients and a variety of industries
Opportunities to advance your CIA certification