AUDIT PARTNER

Tafadzwa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tafadzwa is seeking a Director: Audit Assurance with extensive financial services audit experience to oversee client engagements and drive the firm's strategy and growth.

The role requires strong leadership, deep IFRS knowledge for the FS sector, and proven delivery of audits across banks, insurers, and funds. You will manage audits, mentor staff, and develop new business opportunities while ensuring deadlines and quality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or accounting (required).
• CA (SA) professional certification (required).
• Registered Auditor status (required).
• ~7 years’ experience as a registered auditor or proven delivery of significant financial services audits.

Responsibilities

• Client and team management – Serve as the main contact for clients, managing relationships and mentoring junior staff.
• Audit oversight – manage the entire audit process from planning to final review ensuring deadlines and quality.
• Business development – participate in marketing and growth initiatives to support firm expansion.
• Professional development – encourage ongoing professional development and stay abreast of regulatory changes.
• Ensure the audit services unit meets deadlines and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS knowledge

Auditing

Investments & valuations

Education

Master’s degree in business or accounting

CA (SA)

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Our client is looking for a Director: Audit Assurance, with extensive audit experience in financial services sector, responsible for overseeing audits, managing clients’ relationships and guiding the firm’s strategy and growth. The incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and deep knowledge of the IFRS standards applicable in the financials services sector, deep insights and experience in investments and valuations and extensive knowledge of accounting principles and regulations to maintain client confidence and ensure legal compliance.

Extensive experience in accounting, auditing, leadership and managing audit teams, is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client and team management – Serve as the main contact for clients, management their relationships, and mentor and train junior staff.
• Audit oversight – manage the entire audit process, including planning, execution and final review of the audit files and ensure that projects’ deadlines and quality deliverable are met. This includes tabling of audit plans with internal audit committees and liaising with directors and senior management of the clients.
• Business development – Find and retain new clients and participate in marketing and business development initiatives to support the firm’s overall growth.
• Professional development – encourage continued professional development and keep abreast of challenges, regulatory changes and opportunities within the field of financial services.
• Ensuring the audit services unit achieves deadlines and key performance indicators.

INDUSTRY FOCUS:

• Banks and insurance companies
• Listed and pension funds
• Private Equity

STAKEHOLDERS:

• Board members
• Non-executive independent directors
• Audit committees
• Business community and sector forums
• Audit firms

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A master’s degree in business or accounting and professional certification, such as CA (SA).
• Registered Auditor
• +/- Seven years’ experience as a registered auditor or proven delivery of significant financial services audits.