Associate Director - Large & Complex

myDeloitte; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of audit and assurance services seeks a Senior Audit Manager to oversee complex public audits in the Telco and Media sectors. The role involves managing audit teams, developing project plans, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including an Honours in Accounting and CA(SA), along with significant experience in client service and management roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of working experience; preferred 7+ years in senior management roles.
• Registered CA(SA) qualification.
• Honours in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Service a large and complex public audit client in the Telco, Media industry.
• Plan and monitor the delivery of multiple complex audits.
• Establish client audit requirements and implement resourcing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Client management

Education

Honours in Accounting

CA(SA)

Job description

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500 companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 457,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com.

About the Division

The audit division is establishing the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) Centre of Excellence (CoE). The AFS CoE is a centralized hub that assists onsite Audit Teams with the preparation of annual financial statements, financial statement casting, IFRS checklists, and testing of regulatory requirements. Please note, this list is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Job Description

What you will do?

• Service a large and complex public audit client in the Telco, Media industry.
• Play a role in business development, plan and monitor the delivery of multiple complex audits, and manage various audit teams. Oversee audit managers and support partners in their duties.
• Understand the relevant service line and its strategic objectives.
• Sign off on non-complex divisions, subsidiaries of group engagements, or stand-alone private entities.
• Establish client audit requirements and implement resourcing plans and tools to deliver audits effectively.

Stakeholder Focus

• Anticipate the implications of future regulatory and risk landscapes to meet the needs of senior stakeholders.

Risk assessments and audit responses

• Obtain understanding of the entity and its environment, including internal controls. Continuously gather, update, and analyze information throughout the audit. Maintain knowledge of relevant accounting standards and perform risk assessment procedures to identify risks of material misstatement.

Integrate engagement teams and manage referred work

• Involve internal specialists early and often to ensure cohesive engagement teams.
• Understand the scope of work by experts, supervise procedures, review working papers, and understand conclusions.
• Supervise, communicate, and review work performed by audit teams.

Delivery of high-quality audits via enablers:

• Audit Transformation & Digital tools
• Professional Excellence
• Methodology, content, guidance, learning, and tools

Manage project plans to optimize engagements

• Develop and manage project plans with key activities, milestones, deadlines, and priorities for all stakeholders.

Apply Ethical and Professional Standards

• Ensure compliance with auditing and accounting standards, laws, regulations, ethical standards, independence, and firm quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Honours in Accounting
• Registered CA(SA)
• Minimum 10 years of working experience; preferred 7+ years in senior management roles within client service.

Additional Information

At Deloitte, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are committed to fair treatment and respect for all, including reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. We leverage diversity to build an inclusive workplace across Africa.

Note: The list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive. Deloitte may assign additional duties within the role’s scope based on operational needs.