Assistant Audit Manager

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a senior auditor based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The role includes managing client portfolios, executing audits and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should possess a CA(SA) qualification, be a registered auditor, and have 24 years of post-articles experience. Proficiency in Caseware and Pastel is essential.

Qualifications

• 24 years post-articles experience required.
• Valid South African driver's license and own transport are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios from start to finish.
• Oversee accounting clients and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Handle various tax matters on behalf of clients.
• Plan and execute external audits.
• Lead and manage audit teams effectively.
• Review audit and accounting files for accuracy and compliance.
• Finalise audits for partner review.
• Liaise directly with clients to address queries and maintain relationships.
• Assess staff performance and oversee staff development initiatives.

Skills

Management of client portfolios

Compliance oversight

Tax handling

External audit execution

Team management

File accuracy review

Client relationship management

Staff performance assessment

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Registered Auditor

Completed SAICA articles

Tools

Caseware

Pastel

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios from start to finish.
• Oversee accounting clients and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Handle various tax matters on behalf of clients.
• Plan and execute external audits.
• Lead and manage audit teams effectively.
• Review audit and accounting files for accuracy and compliance.
• Finalise audits for partner review.
• Liaise directly with clients to address queries and maintain relationships.
• Assess staff performance and oversee staff development initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Registered Auidtor
• Completed SAICA articles at a South African auditing practice.
• 24 years post-articles experience.
• Proficiency in Caseware and Pastel .
• Valid South African drivers licence and own transport.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this senior role in our audit department, please email your CV and cover letter to