Audit Manager

Anna-Mart le Roux; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Anna-Mart le Roux in Somerset West is seeking an Audit Manager to own varied external audits and build trusted SME relationships in a hands-on practice. You will take engagements from planning to completion, supervise staff, and drive high-quality audits.

The role requires CA(SA), RA registration or eligibility, strong ISA knowledge, and experience in SA regulatory reporting. A client-focused, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification and soon to be or current IRBA registration as a Registered Auditor (RA)
• Strong recent external audit experience
• Ability to run multiple engagements, supervise staff and engage directly with clients
• Sound knowledge of ISAs, IFRS for SMEs and SA reporting/regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and review external audit engagements, ensuring quality, efficiency and timely completion.
• Manage client communication, audit planning, budgets, risk assessments, working papers and final reporting.
• Review annual financial statements and resolve accounting, audit and compliance matters.

Skills

Audit management

External audit experience

Client communication

IFRS for SMEs knowledge

ISAs knowledge

Education

CA(SA) qualification

IRBA RA registration

Job description

My client, an established professional audit and accounting practice is looking for an accomplished Audit Manager who enjoys the combination of technical excellence and client relationships. This is an opportunity to take ownership of varied audits, build trusted relationships with business owners and make a visible contribution in a hands-on practice in Somerset West

What makes this opportunity appealing

• Manage varied audit engagements and interact directly with SME decision-makers.
• Combine technical audit work with client service and practical problem-solving.
• Take responsibility for engagements from planning to completion, rather than being confined to a narrow specialist role.

What you will do

• Lead and review external audit engagements, ensuring quality, efficiency and timely completion.
• Manage client communication, audit planning, budgets, risk assessments, working papers and final reporting.
• Review annual financial statements and resolve accounting, audit and compliance matters.

What you will bring

• CA(SA) qualification and soon to be or current IRBA registration as a Registered Auditor (RA)
• Strong recent external audit experience, ideally gained in a small or medium-size audit practice.
• The confidence to run multiple engagements, supervise staff and engage directly with clients.
• Sound knowledge of ISAs, IFRS for SMEs and relevant South African reporting and regulatory requirements.
• A practical, organised and approachable style, strong judgement and pride in high-quality work.

The person who will thrive

You are technically strong without being rigid, confident without being unapproachable, and genuinely enjoy dealing with clients. You can take the lead, roll up your sleeves when required and bring out the best in junior colleagues. You will enjoy a varied SME environment where sound judgement and service matter.

In return a competitive salary is on offer