Assistant Audit Manager - Pietermaritzburg

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a qualified CA(SA) to manage client portfolios, lead audit teams, and handle tax matters. Candidates must have completed SAICA articles and possess 2 to 4 years of post-article experience. Excellent computer skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have post-article experience, maximum of 2 to 4 years.
• Valid South African driver’s license and own transport required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client portfolio management

Tax matters handling

Audit team leadership

Staff performance assessment

Excellent computer skills

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

SAICA articles completed

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 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 drivers 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.