Assistant Manager - Audit Portfolio

Deloitte Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee audit processes and lead a team of auditors. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification, at least 2 years post-articles experience, and expertise in client-facing roles. Key responsibilities include developing audit plans, managing engagements, and mentoring junior staff. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post articles and 1 year at Manager level in a client-facing role.
• Experience with Big4 firms is essential.
• Strong strategic impact and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans.
• Lead and manage execution of audit engagements.
• Review and finalize audit findings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring and support

Risk assessment

Audit planning

Education

Registered CA(SA)

Job description

Company Description At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society.

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Harnessing the talent of ,+ people located across more than countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Internal Client Services, Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).

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Overview

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, executing and overseeing the audit processes as defined by the organization. They will also be responsible for leading a team of auditors and trainees, offering them support and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans.
• Lead and manage the execution of audit engagements, including risk assessment, field work and reporting.
• Review and finalise audit findings and ensure issues are properly documented.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and understanding of their business needs.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior auditors, providing guidance and support throughout the audit process.

Qualifications

• Registered CA(SA).
• Minimum 2 years post articles and 1 year at Manager level in a client facing role.
• Big4 experience is essential.
• Strategic Impact – Supports the Team on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Budgets / Profitability – Manages engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.
• Development / Growth of Team – Shares expertise and knowledge with team members and counsels on an ongoing basis.
• Client Impact – External / Internal – Manages and maintains oversight of deliverables of team on client engagements.
• Operational Effectiveness – Communicates detail of Audit Engagement Agreement to teams and maintains level monitoring of adherence by all parties.

Differentiators

• Winning Business – Contributes to the regional and business areas winning business opportunities and targets, including contribution to Industry Manager initiatives and cross service line selling and collaboration.

Notes

The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.