Join our dynamic team in South Africa as an Audit Senior.

Our client, a leading firm in the UK is currently looking for an experienced and qualified Audit Senior to join their offshoring team based in South Africa. As an Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional audit and accounting services to a diverse clientele.

Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town (Hybrid)

Contract Term: 12-Month Annual Renewable Contract

Overview of role:

You will be responsible for completing audit and accounting assignments. This role primarily involves audit work, with some accounting tasks and taxation computations. The work will be detailed, and you may supervise Juniors on other client projects. This position offers a diverse portfolio of clients both large listed and owner-managed businesses.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Before commencing jobs, conduct planning and budgeting, ensuring partner approval of plans prior to assignment initiation.
• Prepare a comprehensive file for review, which includes drafted accounts and tax computations, approved audit programs, and documented queries.
• When overseeing projects managed by other staff, monitor progress closely, including adherence to time and budget constraints, and promptly escalate any issues to your manager or partner.
• Review the work completed by junior staff after assignments, ensuring thorough inspection before the final file is passed to your manager or partner. Provide juniors with a clear understanding of their tasks and objectives and support their skills development through on-the-job training and supervision.
• Handle routine correspondence promptly and inform your manager promptly of any delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service by recommending additional services to current clients and attracting new clients to the firm. Support managers and partners in their marketing efforts.
• Maintain the firm's quality assurance procedures and consistently deliver exceptional standards of client care.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with 1-2 years of post-article experience in the private sector.
• Proficiency in drafting accounts and tax computations.
• Proven experience in leading full audits and ability to work independently.
• UK GAAP experience would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and team members.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in using audit software: CaseWare, Inflow and Xero.