Audit Manager

PKF Durban; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF Pretoria is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a team of audit trainees. The role requires registration as a CA(SA) and entails managing audit engagements, providing technical support, and fostering the development of staff. Ideal candidates will bring a strong understanding of IFRS standards and demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Eligible to register as a CA(SA) or already registered.
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting software.
• Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate work with audit trainees.
• Manage and supervise audit engagements.
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CA(SA)

Completed 3-year SAICA Training contract

Tools

CaseWare

GreatSoft

Excel

Word

Pastel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PKF Pretoria is looking for an Audit Manager to join their team

Requirements And Qualifications

• Eligible to register as a CA(SA) or already registered as a CA(SA)
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, GreatSoft, Excel, Word, Pastel, Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience in compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Academic/Technical Knowledge: IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, VAT, Income Tax, Companies Act, Auditing Standards
• Own transport, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel.
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans).
• Completed a 3-year SAICA Training contract
  
  

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Plan and co-ordinate work with audit trainees
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.
• Provide technical assistance to staff members.
• Manage and supervise audit engagements
• Counselling, coaching, and training audit trainees
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign-off
• Weekly staff briefing
• Plan for upcoming jobs and continuously adapt plans to take account of changes
• Report to Partners and monitor progress on their jobs - act as a liaison between Partners and audit trainees
• Meet with Clients regarding Audit/Accounting Issues
• Manage Client queries
• Communicate firm’s decisions to Audit Dept and feedback Audit Dept issues to Partners
• Audit assignment budget planning and management
• Approve timesheets. Perform billings and manage.
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to the budget.
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff.
• Responsible for Staff Assessments (SAICA Assessment Process)
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Ability to give and accept constructive criticism in a professional manner
• Comfortable in digital space and reviewing files using IT
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Self motivated and able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Solution driven
• Excellent time management skills
• Keen interest in remaining in public practice
  
  

To Apply, Upload The Following

• Your full CV
• Copy of your full academic records
• Copy of your identification certificate
• Please ensure that you provide all the required documents to avoid rejection of your application