Audit Partner / Director

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Audit Partner/Director to lead statutory audits and ensure compliance with IRBA standards in Gqeberha, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a CA (SA) qualification and at least 5 years in a management role within an auditing firm. Responsibilities include overseeing audit engagements, building client relationships, and managing complex portfolios. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to both audit quality and firm growth.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) qualification required.
• Experience managing large and complex audit portfolios.
• Strong exposure to listed and/or large private entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sign off on statutory audits according to IFRS.
• Oversee audit planning, execution, review, and finalisation.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Manage independence and conflict checks in audit engagements.
• Drive a high-performance culture, including succession planning.

Skills

CA (SA)

Management of audit portfolios

Compliance with IRBA standards

Client relationship management

Risk management

Education

Registered Auditor with the IRBA

Minimum 5 years in a management role

Job description

Position

Audit Partner / Director

Location

Port Elizabeth

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)

Responsibilities

• 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