Job title : BDO Wave ACCA Assistant Manager - Cape Town (Cape Town CBD)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 24, 2025
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Description
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 teamBuild and manage relationships with UK ManagersOversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodologyProvide on the job training and coaching to traineesProvide guidance on technical audit and accounting mattersFormulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee developmentMonitor trainees’ progress and development needsAssist with time management and productivity of traineesProvide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basisTrack trainees’ feedbackTrack trainee compliance with training requirementsMember of firm’s Learning & Development faculty – to provide training to trainees and experienced hiresEnsure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues notedManage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are metResponsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharingRegular one-on-one meetings with allocated traineesSupporting trainees in their career growthApplying firm policies consistently and fairlyEnsuring trainees understand firm culture and expectationsPreparing for internal and external meetings including preparing meeting materialInvolvement with recruitment (Talent) including campus visits and assessment centresRequirements
Qualifications and minimum requirements
Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICAFull experience with accounting and auditing standardsCompetencies
Ability to handle and manage stressAbility to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressureExcellent command of English, both written and spokenExcellent communication skillsAbility to operate as part of a teamSound supervisory experienceAbility to carry out complex written and oral instructionsAbility to plan and organize the work of othersStrong project management skillsQuality and detail-orientedExcellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship managementFlexible in terms of working hours, when requiredAccounting / Financial Services jobs