Junior Audit Manager

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment represents an established audit and advisory firm seeking a CA(SA) with 2–3 years post-articles experience to lead audit engagements and drive quality control across engagements.

You will mentor staff, supervise supervisors, and develop client relationships while ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm methodologies. Strong tax knowledge and a collaborative, high-performance culture are essential.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) designation required.
• 2–3 years post-articles experience in an audit firm environment.
• Strong external auditing experience and knowledge of SA taxation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, review, and finalise audit engagements in line with standards and firm methods.
• Perform quality control reviews on audit files and attend high-risk client meetings.
• Conduct technical research and provide practical recommendations on complex audit matters.
• Review and complete tax returns, manage SARS audits and objections, and prepare provisional tax calculations.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Audit Supervisors and staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Review and approve weekly timesheets for Audit Supervisors.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor on audit and tax queries.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Our client is a well-established audit and advisory firm. Known for their commitment to technical excellence and professional integrity, the firm provides comprehensive audit, accounting, and taxation solutions to a diverse client portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute, review, and finalise audit engagements while ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm methodologies.
• Perform quality control reviews on audit files and attend high-risk client planning and final Annual Financial Statement meetings.
• Conduct technical research and provide practical recommendations on complex audit matters.
• Review and complete tax returns, manage SARS audits, verifications, and objections, and prepare provisional tax calculations.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Audit Supervisors and audit staff, driving a collaborative high-performance culture.
• Review and approve weekly timesheets for Audit Supervisors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on audit and technical tax queries.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant designation (CA(SA)).
• 2 to 3 years of post-articles experience within an audit firm environment.
• Strong, demonstrated experience in external auditing and South African taxation legislation.
• Proven experience in file finalisation, quality control, and reviewing the work of audit trainees or supervisors.
• Strong technical research capabilities and experience managing complex audit engagements.

Attributes

• Exceptional leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• High level of emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of managing deadlines under pressure.
• Strong project management skills with a collaborative approach to staff development.

Remuneration

Market-related (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)

Please note that only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted