Audit Seniors

Sagen Advisory; George; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagen Advisory in George, Western Cape, South Africa, is seeking Audit | Accounting Seniors for its Entrepreneurial Advisory Division. You will lead audit and accounting fieldwork, supervise teams, and deliver high-quality financial statements for clients across various entities.

Ideal candidates have SAICA training, IFRS proficiency, and strong English and Afrikaans communication, with a passion for mentoring young talent and meeting deadlines in a busy client-service environment.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA training contract with an Audit & Assurance elective.
• CTA completed (preferred).
• Solid IFRS knowledge, including IFRS for SMEs.
• Proficient with IT systems: MS Office, Excel, Word, Pastel.
• CaseWare working papers proficiency.
• Strong English and Afrikaans communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit and accounting fieldwork on client engagements.
• Produce clear, concise financial statements for entities of various types.
• Apply technical accounting expertise and analyze data effectively.
• Finalize and propose audit opinions and financial statements.
• Provide coaching and direction to junior staff.
• Manage timesheets and project time allocations.
• Maintain effective client relations and expectations.
• Monitor progress against deadlines and milestones.
• Set standards and foster a positive work climate.
• Provide training to improve junior staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Time management

IFRS knowledge

English & Afrikaans communication

Audit & assurance

CaseWare

Pastel

MS Office

Education

CTA (preferred)

Completed SAICA training contract with Audit & Assurance elective

SAIPA or CIMA applicants considered

Tools

CaseWare Working Papers

Pastel

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Word

Job description

• Job Title: Audit | Accounting Seniors - Entrepreneurial Advisory Division

• Location: George, Western Cape, South Africa

• Work Arrangement: On-site

• Contract type: Permanent

• Salary: R20,000 - R30,000 per month (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Company Description

Our client is an established and well-respected accounting, audit, and advisory firm based in the Garden Route. As part of a globally recognized network, the firm is dedicated to delivering high-quality professional services and cultivating accessible, long-term relationships with a diverse portfolio of business clients within a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Clear Job Summary

Our client is seeking confident, all-round accounting professionals to join their Entrepreneurial Advisory Division. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in accounting and auditing, excel at nurturing and coaching young talent, and demonstrate an ability to lead busy teams while managing multiple assignments, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Expanded Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform audit and Accounting fieldwork.

• Produce clear, concise, and error-free financial statements for companies, close corporations, trusts, and individuals.

• Apply technical expertise and analyze data effectively.

• Finalize and propose audit opinions and financial statements.

• Provide junior staff with clear direction, goals, and objectives.

• Complete timesheets accurately and efficiently.

• Maintain effective client relations.

• Manage own and others' time effectively against project scopes.

• Monitor progress and performance against deadlines and milestones.

• Set appropriate standards and create a positive work climate.

• Provide coaching and/or training to improve junior staff performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed SAICA training contract with an Audit & Assurance elective. SAIPA and CIMA applicants will also be considered.

• Completed CTA (preferred).

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SMEs.

• Working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Pastel.

• Proficiency in CaseWare working papers.

• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English and Afrikaans.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Confident all-rounder with a passion for accounting, auditing, and mentoring young talent.

• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.

• High standard of work quality and attention to detail.

• Capable of working well under pressure to meet strict deadlines, both independently and within a team environment.