Audit Partner / Director

EnableSA Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Audit Partner/Director for a firm in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In this role, you will lead statutory audits, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and manage significant client portfolios. The ideal candidate has a CA (SA) qualification, is a registered auditor, and brings at least 5 years of management experience within the auditing sector. This position provides opportunity for growth and skill development within the organization.

Qualifications

• 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 statutory audits in accordance with IFRS, ISAs, and the Companies Act.
• Manage client portfolios and pursue new business opportunities.
• Drive a high-performance culture and succession planning.
• Act as Engagement Partner on key clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide advisory 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 growth strategies and cross-selling of services.
• Represent the firm at industry events and client meetings.
• Ensure effective risk management across the audit portfolio.
• Lead and mentor audit directors, managers, and staff.

Skills

Leading statutory audits

Risk management

Building client relationships

Education

CA (SA)

Registered Auditor with the IRBA

Job description

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 an auditing firm
• Experience managing large and complex audit portfolios
• Strong exposure to listed and/or large private entities (sector dependent)