Description:
Job Overview:
A leading and reputable accounting firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit Manager to lead its audit team. This is a senior-level opportunity ideal for a qualified CA(SA) or CTA graduate with strong leadership capabilities, excellent technical expertise, and a passion for high-quality audit delivery.
The successful candidate will oversee multiple audit teams and client portfolios, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and adding strategic value to client engagements. This role requires strong people management skills, in-depth technical knowledge, and the ability to build long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage multiple audit engagements from planning to completion
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Oversee the preparation and review of audit files and financial statements
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Ensure audits comply with relevant standards (IFRS, ISA, etc.)
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Lead, coach, and mentor audit teams to meet performance and development goals
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Maintain strong client relationships and provide value-added insights
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Identify risks, resolve issues, and implement process improvements
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Ensure timeous delivery of audit reports and manage deadlines and budgets
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Stay up to date with legislative and regulatory changes affecting the audit environment
What’s on Offer:
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Leadership role with autonomy and influence
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Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
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A collaborative and growth-focused working environment
Requirements:
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Manage multiple audit engagements from planning to completion
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Oversee the preparation and review of audit files and financial statements
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Ensure audits comply with relevant standards (IFRS, ISA, etc.)
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Lead, coach, and mentor audit teams to meet performance and development goals
-
Maintain strong client relationships and provide value-added insights
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Identify risks, resolve issues, and implement process improvements
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Ensure timeous delivery of audit reports and manage deadlines and budgets
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Stay up to date with legislative and regulatory changes affecting the audit environment
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Leadership role with autonomy and influence
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Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
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A collaborative and growth-focused working environment
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Completed CTA or registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
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Completion of SAICA Articles
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Registered with SAICA
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Proven experience in an audit management or senior audit role
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Strong leadership and team management abilities
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In-depth knowledge of auditing standards , regulations, and financial reporting frameworks
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Proficient in audit software (e.g. CaseWare) and Microsoft Office
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong interpersonal and client management skills
Minimum Requirements:
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Completed CTA or registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
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Completion of SAICA Articles
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Registered with SAICA
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Proven experience in an audit management or senior audit role
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Strong leadership and team management abilities
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In-depth knowledge of auditing standards , regulations, and financial reporting frameworks
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Proficient in audit software (e.g. CaseWare) and Microsoft Office
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong interpersonal and client management skills