Audit Manager

Bdo South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee audit projects in their External Audit Division. The role involves managing client relationships and ensuring projects are profitable and efficient. Candidates should hold a CA(SA), have at least two years of post-article management experience, and be capable of mentoring junior staff. This position promises growth opportunities and requires strong technical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-article management experience.
• Partner/Director experience preferred.
• Experience with listed companies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit projects from inception to completion.
• Manage client relationships and project scope.
• Negotiate budgets and ensure timely billing.
• Mentor junior staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Professional judgement

Teamwork promotion

Planning and organizing

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

At BDO, we believe in investing in our people to help them grow, both professionally and personally.

The foundation of our business is strong relationship, with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and we work hard every day to make this a reality.

Our commitment is to create unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities.

BDO South Africa has a vacancy for an Audit Manager in our External Audit Division at our Johannesburg office.

The Audit Manager oversees and ensures that the project runs efficiently and profitably from inception to sign off, by managing all the relevant stakeholders in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.

The Audit Manager further supports the Engagement Partner with clients' commercial management and business development initiatives.

Reporting to the Audit Partner you will inter alia be responsible for:

• Business Development: Negotiating budgets/fees and overruns for clients once the fee base has been agreed with the partner.
• Managing WIP, write‑offs, fee queries and debtors.
• Ensuring timely and accurate billing of clients.
• Accurate and timely planning of audits.

Management and the Execution of Audits

Managing staff movements on and off the job and communicating time‑sensitively to all relevant parties.

Manage and Control Staff Allocations on Audit Project

Ensure completion and finalisation of audits and building effective relationships with clients and staff.

Ensure Exceptional Client Service

Decide on audit appropriateness of audit opinion by resolving issues that might impact on the audit opinion and ensuring that these are brought to the attention of the engagement partner and documented accordingly.

Other Responsibilities

• Manage the client and ensure that the project is delivered within the scope agreed on.
• Mentoring of trainees.
• Timely completion of performance reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

• CA(SA)
• A minimum of 2 years post‑article management experience with long‑term audit ambitions.
• Partner / Director experience.
• Listed company experience will be an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong technical ability.
• Extremely high level of attention to detail, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively – verbally and written.
• Ability to relate to clients at executive level.
• Ability to apply sound professional judgement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to self‑development and growth through research and attending courses relevant to the role.
• Promote teamwork within the audit teams.
• Strong planning, organising and control skills.
• Appointment will be made in terms of the Firm’s Employment Equity Policy.

Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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• You have disclosed up to date and accurate records.
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Declaration

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