Audit Manager

People Dimension; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 446,400 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established auditing firm in Pretoria East is seeking an educated and experienced Audit Manager (CA) to lead and manage auditing engagements. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Chartered Accountant or soon to qualify for CA, possess strong knowledge in accounting principles and auditing standards, and have experience in an audit environment. This role involves managing a team, supervising juniors, client relationship management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Salary ranges from R40,000 to R50,000 CTC per month.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or soon to be qualified CA.
• Experience: Completed SAICA Articles in an audit environment.
• Transport: Must have own reliable vehicle for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements ensuring compliance with auditing standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff while overseeing their work.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and understand their business needs.
• Review the work of juniors ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Identify audit risks and provide practical solutions to mitigate them.
• Draft and review audit reports and financial statements.
• Oversee resource management and audit budgets.
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and auditing standards.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and preparing proposals.
• Continuously assess and enhance internal audit processes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Auditing standards (ISA, GAAP)

Proficiency in audit software

Microsoft Office Suite skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Undergraduate and Postgraduate in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Introduction

A well-established Auditor based in Pretoria East, is looking for an Audit Manager (CA) to join their dynamic team. The Audit Manager will be responsible for managing and reviewing audit engagements, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and leading a team to deliver high-quality service to clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage Audit Engagements: Plan, execute, and manage audits for a diverse range of clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with South African auditing standards.
• Supervise and Mentor Junior Staff: Manage and provide guidance to Audit Seniors and Clerks, overseeing their work, offering mentorship, and fostering their professional development.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships while understanding their business needs and delivering tailored audit solutions.
• Review and Quality Control: Review the work of juniors, ensuring all audit files, reports, and financial statements meet the firm’s quality standards and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify audit risks and internal control issues, recommending practical solutions to mitigate risks and improve clients' financial operations.
• Prepare Audit Reports: Draft and review audit reports, management letters, and financial statements, presenting clear findings and actionable recommendations to clients.
• Budget and Resource Management: Oversee the efficient allocation of resources, manage audit budgets, and ensure audits are completed within the agreed timelines and financial parameters.
• Ensure Compliance with Regulations: Stay up to date with changes in tax laws, auditing standards (ISA), and other regulatory requirements, ensuring audits are compliant with the latest legislation.
• Contribute to Business Development: Assist senior management in identifying new business opportunities, preparing client proposals, and expanding existing client relationships.
• Process Improvement and Efficiency: Continuously assess and enhance internal audit processes, identifying areas for improvement to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve client service.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Professional Qualification: Either a newly qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or soon to be qualified CA (must then have passed first board exam (ITC)).
  • Experience: Must have completed SAICA Articles in an audit environment.
  • Education: Undergraduate and Postgraduate in Accounting complete.
• Additional:
  • Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards (e.g., ISA, GAAP), and regulatory requirements.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Transport: Must have own reliable vehicle (for occasional client visits).
  • Other Requirements: Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate leadership qualities.

Package & Remuneration

R40 000 (Partially completed) – R50 000 (CA(SA)) CTC pm.

Interested?

Please forward your CV, qualification copies and results to [e-mail].