Audit Senior / Manager

Lrc Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Audit Seniors in South Africa, Gauteng. You will lead and manage audit engagements, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting and possesses strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. This role offers opportunities to make impactful contributions to client success.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, IFRS, ISA, and taxation.
• Effective communication skills to interact confidently with clients and team members.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, delegate tasks, and prioritize multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and training.
• Prepare comprehensive audit documentation, workpapers, and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Introduction

Job summary: We are seeking experienced and driven Audit Seniors to join our clients.

As an Audit Senior, you will play a crucial role in leading and executing audit engagements, guiding audit teams, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to our clients.

Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to accuracy and integrity will contribute to the continued success and reputation of our clients (Audit and Accounting Firms).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting stages.


• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments.


• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.


• Demonstrate a deep understanding of client businesses, industries, and risks to effectively tailor audit procedures and assessments.


• Execute detailed audit procedures, including testing controls, substantive testing, and analytical review, to ensure the accuracy of financial statements and compliance with relevant standards.


• Ensure audit planning documentation is completed.


• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance, training, and constructive feedback to promote professional growth and development.


• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign-off.


• Collaborate with partners and managers to develop audit strategies, communicate engagement objectives, and address any potential issues.


• Assess internal control systems and identify weaknesses or areas for improvement, providing recommendations to clients for enhancing their control environment.


• Prepare comprehensive audit documentation, workpapers, and reports that clearly outline audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred. Thorough knowledge of IFRS for SME's, IFRS, ISA, and taxation. Proficiency in using CaseWare and Microsoft Office suite. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact confidently with clients and team members. Proven ability to lead and manage teams, delegate tasks, and prioritize multiple assignments. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining professional ethics, integrity, and objectivity. Adaptability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while maintaining a high standard of work quality.

Package & Remuneration

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