Assistant Audit Manager - Pietermaritzburg

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in accounting is seeking a qualified CA(SA) to manage client portfolios and lead audit teams. Candidates should have 2-4 years of post-article experience along with knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure. The position is based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Must have qualified CA(SA) status.
• Experience at a South African auditing practice is required.
• 2–4 years of post-article experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios from beginning to end.
• Lead the audit team and finalise audits for partner review.
• Liaise with clients effectively.

Skills

Client management

Tax matters

Audit planning

Team leadership

Performance assessment

Attention to detail

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 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.