Audit Assistant Manager | Path to Manager, Hybrid/Remote

GCO Partners; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GCO Partners is a modern audit firm that emphasises relationship-driven, commercially minded auditing. The Audit Assistant Manager role is a hybrid position based in Johannesburg, operating as a short-term contract with a January 2027 start.

You will engage with a varied client portfolio, building trusted relationships and shaping your progression toward Audit Manager. You will be involved in coaching and developing trainees, strengthening technical judgment and leadership capability in a

Qualifications

• SAICA/ACA/ACCA qualified and eligible to practice in South Africa.
• Audit experience in a professional practice environment.
• Exposure to privately owned businesses or mixed audit portfolios.
• Experience with Caseware software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audit engagements across a varied client portfolio.
• Review work prepared by junior team members.
• Coach trainees and develop their audit skills.
• Support progression toward ownership of engagements and portfolios.

Skills

Audit

Client relationships

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

SAICA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Caseware

Job description

GCO Partners is a modern audit firm that emphasises relationship-driven, commercially minded auditing. The Audit Assistant Manager role is a hybrid position based in Johannesburg, operating as a short-term contract with a January 2027 start.

You will engage with a varied client portfolio, building trusted relationships and shaping your progression toward Audit Manager. You will be involved in coaching and developing trainees, strengthening technical judgment and leadership capability in a