Audit Quality Manager

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A reputable auditing firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Audit Quality Manager. In this role, you will establish and improve the quality management processes critical for the firm's audits. Your responsibilities include implementing quality management frameworks, conducting proactive reviews, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of IFRS and audit regulations, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills. This position is a significant opportunity for those looking to enhance audit quality within a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Practical experience in Quality Management reviews is advantageous.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME’s, and ISAs is required.
• Familiarity with IRBA and SAICA codes and regulations is essential.
• Experience in quality management reviews.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement quality management policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement pro-active Quality Management review support.
• Provide guidance related to engagement performance and associated processes.
• Perform annual monitoring on institutional and individual audit levels.
• Provide comment to auditors and management on remedial actions and monitor actions.
• Oversee pre-issuance review processes and continuous improvement of quality.
• Provide QM guidance to top management and auditors; deliver training materials.
• Draft IRBA reports and correspondence.
• Oversee archiving and destruction of engagement files and related lists.

Kenntnisse

Analytical and communication skills

Coaching and reporting skills

Presentation skills

Discreet handling of confidential information

Ability to handle conflict

Proactive and works well under pressure

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Leadership skills

Excellent report writing skills

Ausbildung

Registered CA(SA)

Jobbeschreibung

Hire Resolves Client, a reputable Audit firm is looking for an Audit Quality Manager to join their team in Johannesburg.

The purpose of the role is to establish, facilitate implementation, maintain and where necessary improve quality management for all key audit processes at firm level as well as individual audits. The Quality Manager will ensure adherence, through monitoring and oversight, to the Quality Management standards and processes in all key audit processes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Quality Management

• Assist with the development and implementation of quality management policies and procedures in the operations of the firm to ensure compliance with the relevant auditing standards.
• Co-ordinate and implement a pro‑active Quality Management review support program that actively responds to risks and ensures quality on firm audits before issuance of audit reports.
• Perform pro‑active reviews on a number of high profile and significant risk engagements
• Update and maintain the QM monitoring policy and related procedures in accordance with relevant changes in International Standards on Auditing and firm policies.
• Provide comment to auditors and top management in respect of the appropriateness of implemented remedial actions and monitor adherence to corrective action plans.
• Monitoring of the pre issuance review process on audits.
• Participate in initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the pre‑issuance review processes and its ability to significantly improve the firm’s overall quality.
• Provide ongoing and closer support to pre‑issuance reviewers on consistency, risks and quality issues that need to be addressed during pre‑issuance review process.
• Participate in any other pro‑active strategic initiatives to drive the improvement in audit quality before the issuance of audit reports.
• Ongoing monitoring of the quality management process including post issuance reviews.
• Perform monitoring of quality management compliance in accordance with the monitoring requirements of the International Standards on Quality Control)/ International Standards of Quality Management (ISQM1) and specific requirements as determined by the firm.
• Work with the Training and Compliance manager to maintain the quality management document guide.
• The monitoring will be performed annually on two levels, namely: institutional (firm) level as well as individual audits.
• Maintain firm AFS and audit templates.
• Engage in continuous research ISA, IFRS and IFRS for SMEs to ensure compliance with all standards and remain abreast of new developments.
• Provide QM related technical advice and guidance to top management and auditors in respect of engagement performance and associated processes.
• Create training material and deliver training relating to auditing, accounting, tax, ethics, quality and risk management.
• Draft IRBA reports and correspondence.
• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required.
• Responsible for the completion of monitoring meetings pertaining to the selection of files for monitoring, update the cyclical plan for selection. Annual general policy statement and acceptance of responsibility for quality management.
• Conduct all processes and procedures relating to monitoring.
• Ensure that sign off of compliance registers is completed annually.
• Ensure that all staff have completed and submitted Annual Ethics and Independence Declarations.
• Develop and maintain a CaseWare FAQ document.
• Responsible for oversight of archiving and destruction of engagement files and maintenance of archiving and destruction list.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered CA(SA) advantageous.
• Practical experience in Quality Management reviews will be an added advantage.
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME’s and ISAs.
• Well versed with the IRBA and SAICA codes and regulations.
• Sound industry and business knowledge.

Skills and Experience

• Analytical and communication skills (Written and oral)
• Coaching and reporting skills
• Presentation skills
• Discreet handling of confidential and contentious information
• Ability to handle conflict.
• Proactive and works well under pressure.
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines.
• Able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within the firm.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects
• Excellent report writing skills.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to Hire Resolve [e-mail]

You are also welcome to contact Michaela Boustred on LinkedIn or call her on021 551 8638.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.