Audit Partner & Director — Lead Complex Audits & Growth

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, seeks an Audit Partner/Director to lead statutory audits and sign off on complex engagements. You will ensure IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs, and the Companies Act compliance, while guiding teams and maintaining high audit quality.

The role requires IRBA registration and a track record managing large portfolios, including listed or large private entities. You will drive client relationships, governance discussions, and advisory services growth, with a focus

Qualifications

• Registered Auditor with 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and sign off on statutory audits in accordance with IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs, and the Companies Act
• Oversee audit planning, execution, review, and finalisation for complex engagements
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients on audit, governance, risk, and regulatory matters
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within audit and assurance services
• Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and professional forums
• Drive risk management across the audit portfolio and ensure independence and engagement acceptance controls
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit directors, managers, and staff

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Risk management

Quality control

Engagement management

Education

IRBA registration

Job description

EnableSA in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, seeks an Audit Partner/Director to lead statutory audits and sign off on complex engagements. You will ensure IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs, and the Companies Act compliance, while guiding teams and maintaining high audit quality.

The role requires IRBA registration and a track record managing large portfolios, including listed or large private entities. You will drive client relationships, governance discussions, and advisory services growth, with a focus