Audit Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Career progression and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements in Nelspruit. This hybrid role allows working remotely and from the Mpumalanga office, focusing on planning, executing, and finalizing audits for diverse clients while mentoring teams.

The ideal candidate has CA(SA) or ACCA with at least 6 years of external audit experience, strong leadership and client-management skills, and deep knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, and the South African Companies Act.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or ACCA is mandatory and externally validated.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive external audit experience.
• Strong leadership and client-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and review audit engagements end-to-end.
• Manage client relationships; be primary audit contact.
• Lead, train, and mentor audit staff; foster high-performance teams.
• Assess internal controls and identify risks and deficiencies.
• Ensure timely, on-budget audits meeting auditing standards.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings with recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Mentoring

Auditing principles

Education

CA(SA)

ACCA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading firm in the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead audit engagements in Nelspruit . This role involves planning, executing, and finalizing audits for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. You will be responsible for managing audit teams, providing mentorship, and building strong client relationships. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of working remotely and from the office in Mpumalanga , catering to a modern work style. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of auditing principles, and a commitment to delivering high-quality assurance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and review all phases of audit engagements from start to finish.
• Manage client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for audit matters.
• Lead, train, and mentor audit staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Assess client internal controls and identify potential risks and control deficiencies.
• Ensure audits are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget, meeting auditing standards .
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings to clients, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in external audit.
• Proven experience in managing audit teams and client engagements.
• In-depth knowledge of ISAs , IFRS, and South African Companies Act.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and client challenges in Nelspruit .