Audit Partner

Tafadzwa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is seeking a Director of Audit Assurance in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will oversee audits, manage client relationships, and guide the firm's strategy while demonstrating leadership and extensive knowledge of financial regulations. A master's degree in business or accounting and professional certification is required, along with a minimum of seven years as a registered auditor.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting and auditing.
• Strong leadership capabilities and knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Experience in investments and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client and team relationships, and mentor junior staff.
• Oversee the audit process, ensuring deadlines and quality are met.
• Drive business development and retain new clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Audit oversight

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in business or accounting

Professional certification (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 financial 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.