Audit Manager

BDO South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their External Audit Division. The right candidate will possess a CA(SA) qualification and at least 2 years of post-article management experience. Responsibilities include overseeing audit operations, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with ambitions to reach partner or director levels in their career. Apply now to join a dynamic team committed to excellence and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-article management experience.
• Ambitions to partner/director level in auditing.
• Experience with listed companies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and negotiate budgets with clients.
• Manage WIP, write-offs, and fee queries.
• Ensure timely, accurate billing and audit planning.
• Mentor trainees and manage staff allocations on projects.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Relating to executive-level clients

Professional judgment

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 relationships 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.

Responsibilities

• Business Development
• Negotiating budgets/fees and overruns for clients once fee base has been agreed with the partner
• Managing WIP, write offs, fee queries and debtors
• Ensure timely and accurate billing of clients
• Accurate and timely planning of audits
• Management and execution of audits
• Managing staff movements on and off the job and timeously communicating to all relevant parties
• Managing and controlling staff allocations on audit projects
• Ensuring completion and finalisation of audits
• Building effective relationships with clients and staff
• Ensuring exceptional client service
• Deciding on audit appropriateness of audit opinion by resolving issues which might impact on the audit opinion and ensuring that these are brought to the attention of the engagement partner and documenting thereof
• Managing the client and ensuring that the project is delivered within the scope agreed upon
• 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
• Listed companies experience will be an advantage

Competencies

• Strong technical ability
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and 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 judgment
• Demonstrate a commitment to self‑development and growth through research and attending courses relevant to role
• Promote teamwork within the Audit Teams
• Strong planning, organising and control skills

The appointment will be made in terms of the Firm's Employment Equity Policy. Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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