Audit Manager

Placement Point; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Accounting Firm is looking for an Audit Manager in Gqeberha. The role involves managing assurance engagements, supervising audit clerks, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. Candidates should have a relevant accounting qualification and experience within audit management. The firm offers an environment that values leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have solid experience in audit management.
• Proficiency in SAICA Assessment Process required.
• Experience in managing a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise assurance engagements.
• Plan and coordinate work for audit clerks.
• Communicate firm's decisions to audit department.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching abilities

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification

SAICA membership

Job description

Overview

A reputable Accounting Firm based in Port Elizabeth requires an Audit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise assurance engagements
• Plan and coordinate work for audit clerks
• Responsible for employee assessments (SAICA Assessment Process)
• Counselling, coaching and training clerks
• Perform disciplinary procedures
• Review work performed by audit clerks
• Weekly employee briefing
• Plan for upcoming jobs and continuously adapt plans to consider changes
• Report to directors and monitor progress on their jobs - act as a liaison between directors and clerks
• Meet with clients regarding audit/accounting issues
• Communicate the firm’s decisions to the audit department and feedback on audit department issues to directors
• Perform specialist roles – business plans, cashflows, tenders, fraud investigations
• Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Codes of Conduct

Other duties

• Adhoc duties as requested by the office manager and directors
• Timesheet review
• Organization of accommodation, car hire, etc. for jobs