Assistant Audit Manager

Hire Resolve; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known professional services firm in Pietermaritzburg is looking for an Assistant Audit Manager. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with strong technical auditing expertise and leadership skills. Candidates should have at least 3–5 years of experience in external audits and be proficient with audit software and IFRS standards. The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience, creating an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in external audit.
• Supervisory or assistant manager-level exposure required.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Proficient in audit software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements effectively.
• Provide leadership in audit processes.
• Coordinate teams and allocate resources to meet deadlines.
• Engage with clients and management to address issues and provide insights.

Skills

Technical auditing knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple engagements

Proficiency in audit software

Education

Relevant Accounting/Auditing qualification (e.g., CA(SA))

Tools

MS Office

MS Office

Job description

An established professional services firm in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Assistant Audit Manager to join their team. This role requires strong technical auditing knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage client engagements effectively.

Qualifications

• Relevant Accounting/Auditing qualification (e.g., CA(SA), or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in external audit, with supervisory or assistant manager-level exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career changing move, email your CV to [e-mail] or visit our website: www.hireresolve.co.za.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.