Audit Manager CA(SA) | Registered Auditor

Sagen Advisory; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 840 000; Full time

Job summary

An established Assurance and Consulting firm in South Africa is looking for an Audit Manager. This role suits an ambitious individual, ideally a registered CA(SA) and Auditor, eager to progress rapidly within the firm. The position involves managing audit assignments, producing reports, and leading a team, with a salary ranging from R600,000 to R840,000 per annum. Supervisory experience and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor (or in process).
• Supervisory or management experience post-articles is highly advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS for SME's, IFRS, ISA, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Produce client reports including AFS, Minutes, Certificates.
• Propose and finalise audit opinions.
• Manage audit assignments and budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Problem analysis

Reporting skills

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Accounting or SAICA accredited degree

CA(SA)

Completed SAICA articles

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

An established and fast-growing Assurance, Accounting and Consulting firm in the Cape Winelands is looking to appoint an ambitious Audit Manager to their team. This position is a good opportunity for an experienced auditor who is a registered CA(SA) and Registered Auditor (RA) or in the process of qualifying for RA. Perfect for an individual who has a passion for audit and wants to move rapidly through the ranks with a great possibility of directorship.

The ideal candidate must have completed SAICA articles, be a registered Chartered Accountant and an RA (or in process). Managerial/supervisory experience post-articles will be highly advantageous. The incumbent must be ambitious, wanting to grow as an individual, within the firm and have the hunger to progress to a senior position in the firm.

The firm renders a wide range of services in accordance with its core values and objectives and focuses on small, medium and large-sized businesses. The firm provides professional services across the Western and Southern Cape regions. The directors are chartered accountants and are registered auditors with the Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters, etc.).
• Propose and finalise audit opinions.
• Audit assignment budget planning and management.
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to the budget.
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign-off.
• Perform tax return reviews.
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments.
• Ensure audit planning documentation is completed.
• Approve timesheets.
• Perform billings and manage WIP.
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff.
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required).
• Maintain excellent client relationships.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Accounting or SAICA accredited degree.
• CA(SA) and Registered Auditor.
• Completed SAICA articles.
• Supervisory / management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS for SME's, IFRS, ISA, and taxation.
• Experience with CaseWare.

Characteristics

• Initiative / pro-activity.
• Team leadership.
• Ability to develop talent.
• Adherence to principles and values.
• Writing and reporting skills.
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills.
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Quality and detail orientation.
• Customer focused.
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Results-driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives.

Remuneration

R600,000 to R840,000 ctc per annum.