18 External Audit jobs in South Africa

So, you are considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED
BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards. 

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

1. A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities 
2. A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
3. Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
4. A mentor to guide and challenge you
5. Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
6. Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
7. A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
8. Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
9. Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
10. A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
11. A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3 Year Training Contract whereby you will learn all the necessary SAICA competencies to pass your APC qualification in order to register as a Chartered Accountant.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2028 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO to deliver exceptional client service.  

We are looking for candidates who would like:
•Exposure to a broad range of client sectors;
•Hands on experience with clients and management;
•Open door policy with managers and partners;
•To learn about a broad range of businesses  from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups;
•A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.

Requirements 
• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA recognized University.

Competencies:
•Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
•Strong technical ability;
•High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
•Ability to communicate effectively;
•Ability to relate to clients;
•Ability to apply sound professional judgment;
•Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
•Ability to work within diverse teams;
•Strong organizational ability.

•Must reside in or Willing to relocate to Cape Town

Job Title / Position: Manager Financial Services - Credit Audit Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Function and Business Unit: Financial Services Audit

Description of the Role and Purpose of the Job: The Financial Services Audit division provides audit services to the largest banking clients in South Africa. We have created the credit risk group which requires audit managers to work primarily on the corporate and retail credit aspects of banking audits, specifically the determination of expected credit losses (ECL). This requires extensive knowledge and experience with IFRS 9 concepts in relation to banks and to work closely with credit model quants to determine and respond to audit risks as well as provide advisory services to non-audit clients. The credit risk group has been established to invest heavily in the development and training of individuals as well as streamline the credit audit approach globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide, project manage and oversee the credit (ECL) audits of banks.
• Understand key technical concepts in relation to credit modelling and the application of IFRS 9.
• Develop training material and administer training in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Work with other global member firms in understanding common credit risk areas and streamlining the audit approach.
• Collaborate closely with the quant credit modelling team in both audits and advisory work to link technical concepts with financial statement and audit requirements.
• Provide technical, audit operational, and audit quality leadership.
• Establish the credit risk group and expand service offerings with a growth mindset.
• Interact with audit committee members, credit risk officers and other senior management personnel to build credible relationships.

Skills and Attributes Required for the Role:

• Deep understanding of credit risk, IFRS 9 and banking concepts.
• A general understanding of credit modelling and approaches.
• Exposure to financial services IT environment.
• Strong leader and team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of audit documentation software (eAudIT and Clara).
• Up to date with accounting, auditing standards and global best practice templates.
• Enthusiasm, individual initiative and self-drive.

Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Role:

• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years' experience since completion of training contract.
• Experience in audits or advisory work over ECL.

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Job title/position: Manager

Financial Services – Credit Audit Manager

Job specification

Job title/position: Manager

Financial Services – Credit Audit Manager

Number Of Positions

1

Function And Business Unit

Financial Services Audit

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

The Financial Services Audit division provides audit services to the largest banking clients in South Africa. We have created the credit risk group which requires audit managers to work primarily on the corporate and retail credit aspects of banking audits, specifically the determination of expected credit losses (ECL). This requires extensive knowledge and experience with IFRS 9 concepts in relation to banks and to work closely with credit model quants to determine and respond to audit risks as well as provide advisory services to non-audit clients. The credit risk group has been established to invest heavily in the development and training of individuals as well as streamline the credit audit approach globally.

Key Responsibilities

Credit managers are required:

• To guide, project manage and oversee the credit (ECL) audits of banks.
• To understand key technical concepts in relation credit modelling and the application of IFRS 9.
• To develop training material and administer training in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• To work with other global member firms in understanding common credit risk areas and streamlining the audit approach.
• To work closely with the quant credit modelling team in both audits and advisory work to link technical concepts with financial statement and audit requirements.
• Provide technical, audit operational, and audit quality leadership.
• Have a growth mindset to establish the credit risk group and expand service offerings.
• To interact with audit committee members, credit risk officers and other senior management personnel and build credible relationships.
  
  

• Deep understanding of credit risk, IFRS 9 and banking concepts
• A general understanding of credit modelling and approaches
• Exposure to financial services IT environment
• Strong leader
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Audit documentation software knowledge (eAudIT and Clara knowledge)
• Up to date with accounting, auditing standards and global best practice templates
• Enthusiasm, individual initiative and self-drive
  
  

• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification and has at least 3 years’ experience since completion of training contract.
• Experience in audits or advisory work over ECL.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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We’re looking for an experienced Senior In-Charge Auditor for a 6‑month contract (October 2025 until March 2026), leading an exciting engagement for a client in the Caribbean. Work remotely most of the time and travel on-site to Barbados for two 3‑week stints (October 2025 and Feb/March 2026).

Why you’ll love this role:

• International exposure - gain experience with a global client in the hospitality industry
• Career‑defining leadership opportunity - take charge of the engagement and lead the team end-to-end
• Flexibility with adventure - combine remote work with two short overseas trips
• Passed Board 1 (ITC)
• 5+ years public accounting experience
• Must not have been out of external audit for more than 2 years
• Confident and assertive
• Based and eligible to work in South Africa or Zimbabwe
• Valid passport and willingness to travel
• Experience running complex audits end‑to‑end and reviewing/signing off on work papers
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor a junior team

What you’ll do:

• Deliver high‑quality work on complex audit sections
• Lead, coach and manage the team on-site and remotely
• Drive the engagement from planning to reporting while keeping quality, deadlines, and budgets on track

Ready to lead, travel, and level up your career with an international client? Apply now and make Barbados your next big career move!

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• Should you be successful in your application, you areexpected to have access to the internet / connectionrequiredto perform the function, and to ensure that the internet connection is uninterrupted and always accessible. This should be, at minimum, a fibre connection with a proven bandwidth of 20mbps upload and 10Mbps download speed, with alatencyof no more than 30ms. This connection should be sustainablein the event ofpower interruptions.
• Audit experience and alignment to a specific level within SAPRO, shall be determined based on your individual audit exposure, technical interview and evaluation.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Technology, Information and Internet

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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

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.

• 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

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So, you are considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION - GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices - and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• A mentor to guide and challenge you
• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
• A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.
  
  

• Exposure and specialization in the financial services sector, which includes banking, asset management, stock broking, investment management, funds and insurance companies;
• Hands on experience with clients and management;
• Open door policy with managers and partners;
• Innovative and disruptive thinking; and
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.
  
  

• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA recognized University.
  
  

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
• Strong technical ability;
• High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to relate to clients;
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment;
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
• Ability to work within diverse teams;
• Strong organizational ability.
• Must reside in Cape Town or Willing to relocate to Cape Town.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Other
• Industries Accounting

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