Audit Senior

Dante Personnel; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Auditor to lead audit engagements and manage junior staff in Benoni, Gauteng. The ideal candidate must have a completed Finance degree and strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, evaluating internal controls, and supporting business development through client relationship management. Candidates should possess analytical skills, effective communication, and have experience with relevant accounting software. A proactive approach in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior audit staff.
• Identify and communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to clients.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of management letters and other client reports.
• Support business development by building strong client relationships.
• Client-focused mindset with professionalism and integrity.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Completed Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Caseware

Draftworx

Job description

Minimum requirements

• Completed Finance degree
• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior audit staff.
• Identify and communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to clients.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Assist in the preparation of management letters and other client reports.
• Support business development by building strong client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards (IFRS for SMEs).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with accounting software (Caseware and Draftworx) preferred.
• Client-focused mindset with professionalism and integrity.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Consultant: Charlene Nel – Dante Personnel – Pretoria – Silver Lakes