Assurance Audit Manager

SNG GrantThornton; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Gauteng seeks an experienced Auditor to manage and finalize audit assignments while mentoring auditing staff. The role requires a CA(SA) qualification and 2-3 years of relevant post-articles experience, focusing on both staff development and compliance with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) required.
• 2-3 years post-articles experience in auditing.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize audit assignments.
• Ensure compliance with SAICA standards.
• Supervise and develop auditing staff.

Skills

Staff development

Audit compliance

Team leadership

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

• Audit: To plan, execute, and finalize all assignments.
• Staff development: To ensure that all staff are productive, meet their development and competency needs, and are assessed.
• Financial: To ensure growth of the business and financial viability of the firm.
• Ad-hoc: To assist in the day-to-day operations of the firm.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure prompt reporting and that all deadlines are met.
• Review the allocation of audits to staff members, ensuring understanding of duties.
• Review composition of audit teams.
• Complete relevant sections of the PRs for all team members and discuss reports with them.
• Ensure trainee accountants have completed TSR, PSR, and ER as relevant.
• Supervise and guide trainees regularly to perform required audit work and achieve competencies as per SAICA standards.
• Coach, train, and develop auditing staff to upgrade their knowledge on the job and in the office environment.
• Complete performance evaluations and discuss with the engagement partner.
• Mentor staff members.
• Implement consequence management if standards are transgressed.
• Identify client needs for additional services and communicate to the engagement director.
• Ensure full compliance with the firm’s quality control processes.
• Review risks identified during planning and materiality levels to focus audit efforts.
• Ensure that all financial statements (AFS) are accurate and tie back to audit files, and comply with IFRS or applicable frameworks.
• Achieve team and individual budgets and performance objectives.
• Create client projects on Maconomy in a timely manner.
• Provide cash flow forecasts to the engagement director promptly.
• Handle billing and collection for your portfolio.
• Review and approve leave applications for mentees.
• Take leadership in professional, business, or community organizations.
• Assist with marketing projects such as graduate recruitment and other initiatives.

Qualifications:

CA(SA)

Experience:

2-3 years post-articles experience.