Audit Senior

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑基ed

Stable, full-time employment with a-le

Professional development and learning

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative workplace

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to lead audit engagements, manage audit teams, and ensure high-quality services for a diverse client base. The role is on-site and emphasizes risk assessment, compliance, and delivering insights to clients.

Qualified candidates will have a CA(SA) or equivalent, 3–5 years of external auditing experience, strong ISA/IFRS knowledge, and proficient use of audit software and MS Office. This is a full-time position in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Auditing; must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in external auditing.
• Strong knowledge of ISA and IFRS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audits from planning to completion, including team supervision.
• Assess client internal controls and identify areas of risk and operational improvement.
• Perform audit procedures, including testing of account balances and transactions.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding audit findings, recommendations, and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards (ISA) and relevant regulations.

Skills

CA(SA) certification

3-5 years audit experience

ISA knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Audit software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Auditing

CA(SA) / Chartered Accountant

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join their team in East London . This on-site role involves leading audit engagements, managing audit teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services to a diverse client base. You will play a pivotal role in assessing financial risks, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and ambitious auditor to advance their career in a challenging and rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audits from planning to completion, including team supervision.
• Assess client internal controls and identify areas of risk and operational improvement.
• Perform audit procedures, including testing of account balances and transactions.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding audit findings, recommendations, and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards (ISA) and relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Auditing; must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in external auditing.
• Strong knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and IFRS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Stable, full-time employment with a leading firm.
• Comprehensive professional development and continuous learning support.
• Opportunities for career progression and specialization.
• A dynamic and collaborative professional workplace.