Audit Project Accountant

Recruitment Matters; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm is seeking a dedicated professional to manage multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance and quality in financial reporting. The successful candidate should demonstrate advanced analytical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to thrive under pressure, contributing positively to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing legal entities required.
• Strong auditing and financial review background necessary.
• Self-starter with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage 15 legal entities and ensure timely completion of reviews.
• Prepare audit working papers and perform reconciliations.
• Assign and track work for Audit Accountants.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Numerical skills

High attention to detail

Ability to handle complex information

Ability to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diagnostic, analytical & problem-solving skills

Report writing skills

Job description

Manage 15 legal entities (need to complete 2021, 2022 & 2023)

Liaise with PWC

Track team responsibilities and deliverables

Review Trial Balances

Perform General Ledger Reconciliations

Prepare Audit Working Papers

Assign work to Audit Accountants

Track Issues for resolution with SME

Key Skills :

• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Numerical skills
• High attention to detail (accuracy)
• Ability to handle complex information and requests
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Provide and accept feedback
• Contribute to building a positive team environment
• Prioritize team success over individual interests
• Confident, enthusiastic self-starter with initiative
• Action-oriented with project management skills
• Work effectively under own initiative without guidance
• Manage pressure effectively
• Motivate oneself
• Set and achieve challenging goals
• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Good time management
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Prioritize and plan work activities
• Set goals and objectives
• Diagnostic, analytical & problem-solving skills
• Report writing and information integration skills for reporting purposes
• Resilience : Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment