Audit Manager (Financial Services)

Job Description

Are you an experienced audit professional with a passion for financial services and team leadership? Join a award-winning firm that’s redefining how global audit teams collaborate and deliver value.

Our client has built a high-performing Cape Town based team embedded into the heart of their overseas based firm, working side-by-side with colleagues across borders. Now, they are looking for a dynamic Audit Manager to help drive their Financial Services portfolio forward.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of financial services clients including investment/wealth managers, fintechs, and professional services firms.
• Leading audits from planning through to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Coaching and developing junior staff, while contributing to a supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Overseeing project delivery, client billing, and contributing to team-wide efficiency and innovation initiatives.
• Acting as a trusted client contact, delivering advice, insights, and building long-term partnerships.

What we’re looking for:

• Registered CA(SA) with experience in financial services audit (preferred) or a genuine interest in the financial services space.
• Currently in a management level role in a audit firm environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of UK GAAP, ISAs, and ideally LLP SORP and FCA regulations advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to juggle multiple client demands with calm precision.
• A natural team leader who empowers others, solves problems proactively, and thinks commercially.
• Experience managing end-to-end audits and driving continuous improvement.

Why join?

• Be part of a truly global audit team with shared systems, seamless collaboration, and client integration.
• Thrive in a people-first culture focused on professional growth, empowerment, and shared success.
• Enjoy hybrid working, career progression opportunities, and a team that’s going places fast.

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch – follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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