Assurance Audit Manager

Sng Grant Thornton; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee audit assignments and team development. The role requires a CA(SA) qualification and 2-3 years of post-articles experience, focusing on financial growth and compliance. The successful candidate will ensure effective supervision of staff while achieving performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) essential.
• 2-3 years post-articles experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize all audit assignments.
• Supervise and guide trainees in achieving competencies per SAICA standards.
• Manage billing and collection for your portfolio.

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE : Audit: To plan, execute, and finalize all assignments. Staff development: To ensure that all staff is productive, meets their development and competency needs, and is 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 being achieved.

1. Review the allocation of audits to staff ensuring understanding of duties.
2. Review composition of audit teams.
3. Complete relevant sections of the PRs for team members and discuss reports with them.
4. Ensure trainees complete TSR, PSR, and ER (as relevant).
5. Supervise and guide trainees regularly to perform required audit work and achieve competencies as per SAICA standards.
6. Coach, train, and develop auditing staff to upgrade their knowledge both on the job and in the office environment.
7. Complete managers' performance evaluations and discuss with the engagement partner.
8. Mentor staff.
9. Implement consequence management if trainees transgress quality standards or commit offences.
10. Identify client needs requiring additional services and inform the engagement director.
11. Ensure full compliance with the firm's quality control processes.
12. Review risks identified during planning and materiality levels to focus audit efforts.
13. Ensure AFS are correctly prepared and tie back to audit files, with accounting policies aligned with IFRS or applicable reporting frameworks.
14. Achieve team and individual budgets and performance objectives.
15. Create client projects on Maconomy in advance.
16. Provide engagement director with cash flow forecasts timely.
17. Manage billing and collection for your portfolio.
18. Review and approve leave applications of mentees.
19. Take leadership roles in professional, business, or community organizations.
20. Assist with marketing initiatives, e.g., graduate recruitment.

Qualifications: CA(SA)

Experience: 2-3 years post-articles experience