Audit Manager - Assurance Division

ZealHR; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg’s Benoni area is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit engagements and mentor teams. You will manage planning, execution, and delivery of audits across industries, ensuring compliance with ISA and IFRS for SMEs while maintaining client relationships.

The role emphasizes strong technical knowledge and leadership, with delivery on deadlines and high-quality outputs in a growing practice environment.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA articles (compulsory).
• CA(SA) designation preferred but not compulsory.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Audit Supervisor or Audit Manager within a small-to-medium sized audit practice.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, Income Tax Act, the Companies Act
• Solid understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and hands-on audit experience from planning to completion.
• Proficient in CaseWare Working Papers, Caseware Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements from planning through to completion.
• Review audit files, working papers, annual financial statements, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with ISA, IFRS for SMEs, and the South African Companies Act.
• Assess audit risks and design appropriate audit approaches and procedures.
• Review engagement budgets, timelines, and team allocations to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Resolve complex accounting, audit, and reporting matters arising during engagements.
• Prepare and review management reports and communication to clients.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
• Attend client meetings and assist partners with business development opportunities.

Skills

Audit Management

Client Relationship

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Independent Work

Detail Orientation

Education

CA(SA) designation

SAICA articles completed

Tools

CaseWare

CaseWare Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Template

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Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd [e-mail] www.zealhr.co.za Registration No: 2016 / 370236 / 07 Directors: C. Greeff

A growing small-to-medium sized audit and accounting practice is seeking a motivated and technically strong Audit Manager to join its assurance team in Benoni, Johannesburg.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of audit and assurance clients across a variety of industries, primarily applying IFRS for SMEs and operating within the South African regulatory environment.

This role is suited to a proactive individual who is able to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, lead audit teams effectively, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure high- quality deliverables within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Assurance Management
  • Manage a portfolio of audit, independent review, and assurance engagements from planning through to completion
  • Review audit files, working papers, annual financial statements, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with:
    • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
    • IFRS for SMEs
    • South African Companies Act
    • Firm methodology and quality standards
  • Assess audit risks and design appropriate audit approaches and procedures
  • Review engagement budgets, timelines, and team allocations to ensure profitability and efficiency
  • Resolve complex accounting, audit, and reporting matters arising during engagements
  • Prepare and review management reports and communication to clients
• Client Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients
  • Act as a primary point of contact for clients during engagements
  • Provide practical solutions and professional guidance to clients on accounting and audit-related matters
  • Attend client meetings and assist partners with business development opportunities where appropriate
• Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop audit trainees and supervisors
  • Review team performance and provide constructive feedback and coaching
  • Assist with staff training and technical development initiatives
  • Ensure audit teams maintain high standards of professionalism and client service
  • Review and approve SAICA trainee assessments and competencies on the SAICA Electronic Assessment Tool (E.A.T.) system, ensuring compliance with SAICA training regulations and accurate assessment of trainee progress

Practice Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with firm policies, quality control procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor engagement progress and proactively address delays or issues
• Assist with internal quality reviews and file monitoring processes
• Support implementation and improvement of audit methodologies and efficiencies

Minimum Requirements

• Completed SAICA articles (compulsory)
• CA(SA) designation preferred but not compulsory
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the role of Audit Supervisor or Audit Manager within a small-to-medium sized audit practice
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, Income Tax Act, the Companies Act
• Solid understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Experience managing audit engagements independently from planning to completion
• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff
• Proficient in CaseWare Working Papers, Caseware Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Organised, proactive, and client-service driven
• Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem solving

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to group audits and consolidations is preferred
• Experience with companies across various industries including (but not limited to), attorney trust audits, property practitioner audits, FSCA audits, wholesalers, retailers and hospitality
• Experience in independent reviews and related assurance services is essential

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