Audit Senior Manager

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead audits for major banking clients in South Africa. This role emphasizes high-quality audits, effective team management, and strong client communication. The ideal candidate will possess a CA (SA) qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience. You will guide audit teams, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with auditing standards. Join a forward-thinking firm that values integrity and quality in its audit processes, and make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in audit.
• Strong understanding of financial services and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the planning and execution of large bank audits.
• Present audit findings and manage engagement billings.

Skills

Audit Risk Management

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Auditing Standards

Education

CA (SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description - Audit Senior Manager (P)

Job Number: P

Job Title / Position: Financial Services – Senior Audit Manager

Number of Positions: 2

Function and Business Unit: [Specify Function and Business Unit]

Description of the Role and Purpose of the Job: The Financial Services Audit division provides audit services to the largest banking clients in South Africa.

Audit managers are required to guide, manage, and oversee the planning, staffing, and supervision of audits of large banking clients.

We aim to provide clients with audits of the highest quality that add value to their business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and oversee the planning and execution of large bank audits.
2. Engage with group auditors and joint auditors regarding cross reviews and ISA responsibilities.
3. Liaise with specialists such as actuaries, tax professionals, and IT auditors to determine scope and impact on the audit approach.
4. Provide IFRS technical, operational, and quality leadership, emphasizing professional scepticism.
5. Present audit findings to clients and assist with audit committee documentation.
6. Manage staff resources effectively and ensure team transformation.
7. Promote a culture of audit quality, objectivity, ethics, and integrity.
8. Ensure operational accountability for audit quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
9. Review work performed by junior staff to ensure risk factors are addressed.
10. Communicate audit findings at senior client levels.
11. Manage engagement billings, collections, and identify overrun opportunities.

Skills and Attributes Required for the Role:

• Deep understanding of audit risks within banking.
• Good organizational skills and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Strong leadership qualities and team spirit.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of financial services industry, auditing standards, and best practices.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and self-drive.

Minimum Requirements to Apply:

• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.