Audit Partner / Director

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African auditing firm in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Audit Partner/Director. The successful candidate will lead statutory audits, ensure compliance with standards, and manage client portfolios. A CA (SA) certification, along with a minimum of 5 years in management within an auditing firm, is required. This role involves building strong client relationships and driving the firm's growth strategies while overseeing audit quality and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a management role within an auditing firm.
• Experience managing large and complex audit portfolios.
• Strong exposure to listed and/or large private entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sign off on statutory audits in accordance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Oversee audit planning, execution, review, and finalisation for complex engagements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship building

Risk management

Quality assurance

Education

CA (SA)

Registered Auditor with the IRBA

Job description

Our client is seeking a Audit Partner / Director to join the Port Elizabeth firm.

• Lead and sign off on statutory audits in accordance with IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs, and the Companies Act
• Ensure full compliance with IRBA standards, quality control (ISQM 1 & 2), and ethical requirements
• Oversee audit planning, execution, review, and finalisation for complex and high-risk engagements
• Act as Engagement Partner on key clients
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on audit, governance, risk, and regulatory matters
• Manage client portfolios, including fee negotiations and engagement economics
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within audit and assurance services
• Contribute to firm-wide growth strategies and cross-selling of advisory/tax services
• Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and professional forums
• Ensure effective risk management across the audit portfolio
• Manage independence, conflict checks, and engagement acceptance processes
• Address audit quality findings, internal reviews, and regulatory inspections
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit directors, managers, and professional staff
• Drive a high-performance culture, including succession planning

Requirements

• CA (SA)
• Registered Auditor with the IRBA
• Minimum 5 years in a management role within a auditing firm
• Experience managing large and complex audit portfolios
• Strong exposure to listed and/or large private entities (sector dependent)