Audit Assistant Manager (Short-Term)

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

About the job Audit Assistant Manager (Short-Term)

Audit Assistant Manager Opportunity

Location: Hybrid (Johannesburg) | Work Model: Remote | Contract Type: Short-Term Contract | Start: January 2027

We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a modern, people-led audit firm that takes a relationship-driven, commercially minded approach to audit. This firm works closely with entrepreneurial, privately owned and growing organisations, focusing on insight, clarity and practical value, rather than process for process's sake.

The Audit Assistant Manager role is designed for someone who enjoys being involved, asking questions, and understanding how businesses really operate. You'll be encouraged to step beyond pure delivery, build trusted client relationships, and actively shape your own progression toward Audit Manager.

This is a short-term contract position, with a start date of January 2027.

Why This Role Matters

You'll work with a varied and interesting client portfolio, gaining exposure to different industries and business models, while continuing to develop your technical judgement, confidence and leadership capability in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

What's In It for You

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio across different industries and business models
• Opportunity to build trusted, long-term client relationships
• Room to step beyond pure delivery and shape your own progression toward Audit Manager
• Development of technical judgement, confidence and leadership capability in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
• Involvement in coaching and developing trainees as they progress
• A clear pathway toward ownership of audit engagements and portfolios at Manager level

What We’re Looking For

• SAICA, ACA or ACCA qualified
• Audit experience gained within a professional practice environment
• Exposure to privately owned businesses or mixed audit portfolios
• A confident communicator with a collaborative, proactive mindset
• Caseware experience

Who Thrives in This Role

Audit Assistant Managers who are:

• Comfortable delivering high-quality audit engagements across a varied client portfolio
• Confident reviewing work prepared by junior team members
• Skilled at building effective working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Able to apply professional scepticism on complex, higher-risk audit areas
• Motivated to support and coach trainees as they progress
• Ready to grow toward ownership of engagements and portfolios at Manager level

Why GCO Partners

GCO Partners connects strong South African and African professionals with meaningful international work, without requiring relocation. You'll be supported by our engagement and people teams throughout the process, as part of a growing community of professionals working with global clients.