Audit Senior

Monahans, Part of the Sumer Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent audit and advisory firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Audit Senior to manage client relationships and lead audit engagements. This role requires a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with experience in UK audit practices and skills in risk assessment. The successful candidate will have strong time management abilities and a commitment to continuous professional development. Joining this firm means contributing to a collaborative environment focused on fairness and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant status with ACA/ACCA or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in an audit and accounts practice, particularly in a UK context.
• Proven ability to assess risks and implement necessary controls.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their business thoroughly.
• Act as main contact for clients during audit engagements.
• Lead and execute audit engagements for a portfolio of clients.
• Support junior team members and review their work.
• Ensure compliance with external audit requirements.

Skills

Qualified Accountant: ACA/ACCA or equivalent

UK Audit Practice Experience

Risk Assessment

Client Management

Effective Time Management

Self-Motivated

Continuous Improvement

Detail-Oriented

Job description

Join to apply for the Audit Senior role at Monahans, Part of the Sumer Group

Monahans is one of Sumer’s hubs, working closely with small and medium‑size enterprises across the UK and Ireland. We help clients navigate complex financial needs – from compliance and reporting to солн–стратегического бизнес‑совета – so they can focus on running and growing their businesses.

Department: Audit
Location: Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities

• Actively engage with clients to gain a thorough understanding of their business.
• Be the main point of contact for clients during audit engagements, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships.
• Lead audit engagements for a portfolio of clients, including planning, execution, and completion; identify risk areas and finalize all aspects of audit assignments under the supervision of a manager or partner.
• Support and guide junior team members, review their work, and ensure audit objectives are achieved.
• Ensure full compliance with external audit requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Accountant: ACA/ACCA or equivalent
• UK Audit Practice Experience: experience in an audit and accounts practice, including an understanding of regulatory obligations and quality standards.
• Risk Assessment: experience in identifying and assessing risks and implementing effective controls.
• Client Management: strong client relationship management skills, able to build and maintain long‑term relationships.
• Effective Time Management: ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Self‑Motivated: able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Continuous Improvement: commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with changes in accounting standards and regulations.
• Detail‑Oriented: high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work.

Our values:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count