Audit Associate - Hybrid Work & Mentorship for Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Training & professional development

Mentorship program

Exposure to diverse clients

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an eager Audit Associate to join our auditing team. You will assist senior auditors in planning and executing financial audits for diverse clients, gaining experience in audit procedures, risk assessment, and financial statement analysis.

This hybrid position balances collaborative office work with focused independent tasks, offering professional growth within a respected accounting firm and exposure to a wide range of industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 0-2 years of auditing, accounting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing concepts.
• MS Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting financial audits in accordance with auditing standards.
• Gather and analyze financial information, performing testing of internal controls.
• Prepare audit work papers and document findings clearly and concisely.
• Communicate with client personnel to obtain necessary information and explanations.
• Identify potential audit issues and escalate to senior auditors for review.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a productive audit environment.

Skills

Accounting principles

Auditing concepts

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an eager Audit Associate to join our auditing team. You will assist senior auditors in planning and executing financial audits for diverse clients, gaining experience in audit procedures, risk assessment, and financial statement analysis.

This hybrid position balances collaborative office work with focused independent tasks, offering professional growth within a respected accounting firm and exposure to a wide range of industries.