Audit Manager - Talent Pool

PKF Durban; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm seeks an experienced Audit Manager in Johannesburg to oversee the complete audit process, ensuring quality and timeliness. Candidates must be CA(SA) with 3 years of post-articles experience, including 2 years in this role. Key responsibilities include conducting audits, managing trainee accountants, and producing detailed client reports. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in CaseWare and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Must be a CA(SA) with 3 years of post-articles experience, including 2 years in an Audit Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of CaseWare and understanding of Greatsoft is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and complete audits accurately and in a timely manner.
• Set objectives and plan activities for trainee accountants per audit.
• Ensure audits meet budgets and deadlines set by Partners.
• Ensure quality output and prepare final working papers.
• Produce accurate Client Reports in compliance with requirements.

Skills

CA(SA)

CaseWare

Understanding of Greatsoft

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Job description

PKF Octagon is on a growth trajectory and we are building a talent pipeline for Audit Manager.

We are committed to finding the best candidates for roles we have available in PKF Octagon. Even though we always have positions opening we may not have your desired position available when we are in the process with you. The position may open at a later stage and as a way of ensuring that you do not miss out on an exciting opportunity with us, we are creating a talent pool that will hold all of your details. We will contact you in the event that a suitable position becomes available.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Must be a CA(SA)
• Must have 3 years of post-articles experience of which 2 year is in an Audit Manager role
• Strong knowledge of CaseWare
• Understanding of Greatsoft

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and complete the audit function from start to finish, accurately and in a timeous manner.
• Set clear objectives and plan activities for each trainee accountant per audit.
• Ensure that each audit is completed in accordance with the budgets and deadlines set by the Partners.
• Ensure that each audit is conducted in a manner that creates a profitable outcome.
• Review audit staff’s working papers.
• Ensure quality of output at all times.
• Ensure that the working papers are effectively prepared and finalised in accordance with the quality requirements.
• Produce Client Reports at the end of each audit.
• Ensure that the Client Reports are in line with the entity’s reporting requirements, are relevant and accurate.
• Finalise each audit file in accordance with the required quality and standards and propose an audit opinion.
• At the end of each audit, ensure that the Client is satisfied with the way in which the audit was conducted.
• Management of staff
• Review Trainee Accountants’ SAICA LORs

Competencies Required

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work well under pressure
• Logical and analytical thinker
• Persuasive, assertive and solution driven
• Strong customer focus and service delivery