Audit Manager

Acca Careers; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in South Africa is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee the audit process for major banking clients. The candidate will manage teams, ensure audits meet high standards, and communicate effectively with clients. Key requirements include a CA (SA) or equivalent qualification and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong leadership and audit risk understanding in a banking context are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification required.
• At least 1 year of experience since completion of a training contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the planning and running of audits for banks.
• Engage with auditors regarding cross reviews and responsibilities.
• Liaise with specialists to determine audit approach impact.
• Provide operational leadership focusing on audit quality.
• Present audit findings to clients and assist with document submission.

Skills

Understanding of audit risks within a banking environment

Organisational skills

Leadership qualities

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Knowledge of financial services industry

Education

CA (SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Financial Services - Audit Manager

Number of Positions: 5.

Function and Business Unit: Financial Services - Banking.

Description: The Financial Services Audit division provides audit services to the largest banking clients in South Africa. Audit managers guide, manage and oversee the planning, staffing, and supervision of audits of large banking clients. We aim to provide clients with audits of the highest quality that add value to their business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the planning and running of a large audit of a bank or division of a bank.
• Engage with group auditors and fellow joint auditors regarding cross reviews and ISA responsibilities on audit matters.
• Liaise with specialists—including actuaries, tax professionals and IT auditors—to determine the impact of any findings on the audit approach.
• Provide IFRS technical, audit operational and audit quality leadership with a focus on professional scepticism.
• Present audit findings to clients and assist with audit committee document submission.
• Manage staff, ensuring equitable planning of resources and adequate team transformation.
• Demonstrate a strong tone and culture that supports audit quality through objectivity, professional scepticism, ethics and integrity.
• Hold operational accountability to drive audit quality in response to stakeholder and regulatory needs.
• Review junior staff work to ensure audit risk factors are accurately addressed and documented.
• Communicate with senior client staff and manage engagement billing, collections and identification of overrun opportunities.

Skills and Attributes Required for the Role

• Deep understanding of audit risks within a banking environment.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Strong leadership and team‑player qualities.
• Ability to work under pressure with good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the financial services industry, auditing standards and global best‑practice templates.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and self‑drive.

Minimum Requirements to Apply

• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 1 year of experience since completion of a training contract.