AQRT Engagement Quality Review (EQR) Specialist - Senior Manager

myDeloitte; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager for the AQRT Engagement Quality Review Specialist role based in Midrand, Gauteng. This position requires a Registered CA(SA) with 4-7 years in audit management and client-facing roles. The successful candidate will provide technical support, conduct quality reviews, and guide teams to enhance audit quality. Excellent communication and analytical skills are critical, along with proficiency in MS Office and auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Registered CA(SA) required.
• 4 - 7 years in management and client-facing roles.
• Expert knowledge in auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide audit technical support to audit practice.
• Perform quality reviews on complex audit engagements.
• Coach teams to improve audit quality.

Skills

Audit technical support

International Auditing Standards (ISAs)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching ability

Communication skills

Education

Registered CA(SA)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Any relevant technology

Job description

AQRT Engagement Quality Review (EQR) Specialist - Senior Manager

Full-time

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

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• To provide audit technical support and focused interventions to the public audit practice in Deloitte Africa.
• Assist the Engagement Quality Review Partners to perform Engagement Quality Reviews (EQR) on complex audit engagements
• Provide deep technical and specialised support to audit engagement teams in order to ensure that professional standards and legislation are complied with, risks are mitigated and quality audits are conducted
• Provide coaching to engagement teams to improve quality of audit documentation
• Review financial statements, audit committee documents and other deliverables to ensure they are complete. Accurate and at the required standard
• Develop and provide training to accredit EQRs
• Develop high-performing individual team members and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications

Registered CA(SA)

Experience

• 4 - 7 years working experience in a management role.
• 5 years in a client facing role; 3 of these in an external audit management role desired
• Expert knowledge of all work processes related to the role
• Highly competent in the full MS Office suite and any other technology related to the role
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to present ideas, data and results in a structured manner
• Specializein the application of International Auditing Standards (ISAs)
• Recent and relevant experience in auditing listed and non-listed entities
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to tackle challenging issues and adapt quickly to change
• PCAOB accreditation and experience is beneficial
• High proficiency in organising and planning
• Excellent coaching and skills transfer ability
• Excellent interpersonal / relationship building skills across all levels
• Client delivery and solution focused
• High level of business acumen
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Show enthusiasm towards learning

Leadership Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.
• Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and fosters collaboration across businesses and borders.
• Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.
• Influence – Influences teams and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.
• Strategic direction – Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

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