Audit Senior

Hedz Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Senior to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role offers the opportunity to manage audits, mentor trainee accountants, and work closely with Directors. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of audit standards and relevant legislation, along with a completed SAICA articles qualification. This position promises a supportive work environment that values communication and respect, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in the audit field.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA articles and CTA/BAcc (Hons) required.
• One year of post-article experience in an audit firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audits, including budget preparation and finalization.
• Draft financial statements according to the relevant accounting framework.
• Manage client portfolios and identify cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Audit Standards

Companies Act

VAT Act

Income Tax Act

IFRS for SMEs

Team Management

Education

BAcc (Hons)/CTA

Completed SAICA Articles

Job description

Salary R 25,000.00 - 30,000.00 (South African Rand)

About the job Audit Senior

Introduction

The majority of their clients are private and family businesses, professional service firms and high net worth individuals.

Because their staff is pivotal to their work, they foster an encouraging and pleasant working environment, based on transparent communication and mutual respect.

Description

A medium-sized audit and accounting firm based in Stellenbosch is offering an exciting opportunity for an Audit Senior to join their team.

The position is primarily responsible for the overall management of audits performed, management and mentoring of trainee accountants and providing assistance to Directors.

The ideal candidate will have completed their SAICA articles and CTA/BAcc (Hons). One year of post-article experience in an audit firm is an added advantage.

In addition, the candidate will have excellent technical knowledge of audit standards, the Companies Act, VAT Act, Income Tax Act and IFRS for SMEs. Experience of auditing and reviewing small to medium-sized companies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage audits: prepare audit budget, oversee auditing work, manage the work-in-progress to align with the budget, and finalise audits.
• Draft financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting framework.
• Calculate tax efficient structure for clients, as well as provisional and annual taxes.
• Manage various client portfolios and identify opportunities for cross-selling of other services.
• Team management: allocate work to accounting trainees, provide on-the-job training, review trainee accountants work and provide feedback.
• Maintain own productivity to the expected standard.

Qualifications and experience:

• BAcc (Hons)/CTA. (negotiable)
• Completed SAICA article ( non negotiable)
• One year of post-article experience is preferred.

Remuneration:

• R300,000 to R400,000 per annum

Package Details

R300 000 - R400 000 Per annum