Assistant Audit Manager - Pietermaritzburg

Accountancy Placements; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a qualified CA(SA) to manage client portfolios and lead audit teams. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of post-article experience and expertise in CaseWare and Pastel. This role requires excellent computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Maximum of 2–4 years of post-article experience required.
• Must have a valid South African driver's license and own transport.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios from beginning to end.
• Plan and execute external audits.
• Review the audit and accounting file.

Skills

Managing client portfolios

Audit team leadership

Tax matters management

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent computer skills

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Completed SAICA articles at a South African auditing practice

Tools

CaseWare

Pastel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing client portfolios from beginning to end
• Managing accounting clients
• Tending to various tax matters on behalf of clients
• Planning and executing external audits
• Manage and lead the audit team
• Review the audit and accounting file
• Finalisation of audits for partners’ review
• Ability to liaise with clients
• Must have experience in assessing staff performance and staff development

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA)
• SAICA articles completed at a South African auditing practice
• Maximum of 2– 4 years of post-article experience
• CaseWare and Pastel knowledge or experience
• Valid South African driver’s license
• Own transport
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to meet deadlines and be innovative in a highly pressurised environment

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.