JOB PURPOSE:

• To ensure the audits run effectively and efficiently
• To ensure audit is performed in terms of the standards (IFRS / IAS / ISA / Co's act)
• To manage the relationship with the client

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to audit risk
• Supervises audit team assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
• Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable company and professional standards
• Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA
• A minimum of at least 4-6 years post article experience
• Caseware knowledge advantageous
• Technologically savy

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply audit and accounting standards through practical application
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Reliability
• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as accounting, auditing and tax
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced and willing to adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
• Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
• Executes effective and thorough application of all accounting and audit standards within assigned responsibility
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude

DIRECT REPORTS:

• Audit Managers & Junior Audit Managers;
• Audit Supervisors;
• Audit trainees