Job Summary
We are seeking an Audit Manager. The successful candidate must be a CA(SA) and must have minimum of 3 years post-articles experience in audit, with 2 years experience as an Audit Manager.
Main responsibilities and accountabilities:
The successful applicant will be required to handle (but is not limited to) the following:
- Plan, conduct and complete the audit function from start to finish, accurately and in a timeous manner.
- Set clear objectives and plan activities for each trainee accountant per audit.
- Ensure that each audit is completed in accordance with the budgets and deadlines set by the Partners.
- Ensure that each audit is conducted in a manner that creates a profitable outcome.
- Review audit staff’s working papers.
- Ensure quality of output at all times.
- Ensure that the working papers are effectively prepared and finalised in accordance with the quality requirements.
- Produce Client Reports at the end of each audit.
- Ensure that the Client Reports are in line with the entity’s reporting requirements, are relevant and accurate.
- Finalise each audit file in accordance with the required quality and standards and propose an audit opinion.
- At the end of each audit, ensure that the Client is satisfied with the way in which the audit was conducted.
- Management of staff
- Review Trainee Accountants’ SAICA LORs
Personal competencies:
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to deal with pressure, work in fast-paced environment and multi-task
- Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated and deadline driven
- Solutions driven and strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work well independently and in a team and display leadership skills
- Innovative, flexible, adaptable and resourceful
- Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
- Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Self-motivated, driven and determined.
- Must be assertive and confident in their abilities.
- Strong client focus and service delivery
Experience and qualifications:
- Must be a CA(SA)
- Must have 3 years of post-articles experience of which 2 year is in an Audit Manager role
- Strong knowledge of Caseware