Audit Manager - Talent Pool

Pkf Durban; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and oversee audit functions. This role involves planning and conducting audits, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a CA(SA) qualification and have significant experience in audit management. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional service and maintaining strong client relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by accuracy and detail, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a growing firm dedicated to professional excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of post-articles experience, including 2 years in an Audit Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of CaseWare and understanding of Greatsoft is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits from start to finish, ensuring timely completion.
• Review audit staff's working papers and ensure quality of output.
• Manage staff and ensure client satisfaction at the end of each audit.

Skills

CA(SA)

Audit Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Customer Focus

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

CaseWare

Greatsoft

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 years 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