Audit Manager - Lead Audits, Develop Clients, Mentor Teams

Bdo South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO South Africa, Audit Manager in External Audit Division at our PE office, seeks a senior leader to oversee audits from planning through to sign-off. You will coordinate budgets, billing, WIP, and staff allocations while mentoring trainees and driving client service excellence.

Reporting to the Audit Partner, you will build relationships with clients at executive levels and champion business development initiatives within the firm.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated audit knowledge across external audits and engagement management.
• Ability to manage budgets, WIP, and billing processes effectively.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit projects from planning to finalisation and reporting.
• Manage budgets, fees, overruns, and client billing in line with policy.
• Direct engagement with clients and partners to support business development.
• Mentor trainees and conduct timely performance reviews.
• Coordinate staffing on audits and ensure timely project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and service quality.

Skills

Audit expertise

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting & invoicing

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Client relations

Job description

BDO South Africa, Audit Manager in External Audit Division at our PE office, seeks a senior leader to oversee audits from planning through to sign-off. You will coordinate budgets, billing, WIP, and staff allocations while mentoring trainees and driving client service excellence.

Reporting to the Audit Partner, you will build relationships with clients at executive levels and champion business development initiatives within the firm.