Audit supervisor

The Legends Agency; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable audit firm is seeking an Audit Supervisor to oversee audits and manage trainee accountants. The ideal candidate should possess a BCom Accounting or Auditing Degree and have completed SAICA Articles. Responsibilities include client liaison, staff briefings, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. Strong leadership and management skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and oversee activities of trainee accountants.
• Supervision of audit engagements.
• Client liaison.
• Weekly staff briefing.
• Evaluation of employee performance.
• Liaison between directors and employees.
• Planning.
• Training, mentoring, and motivating employees.
• Coaching audit employees.
• Review statutory audits.
• Supervision and review of work performed by employees.
• Systems development.
• Compilation of business plans.
• Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Time Management Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communications Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

BCom Accounting or BCom Auditing Degree

Completed SAICA Articles

CA (SA)

Tools

MS Office

CaseWare

Greatsoft

Pastel

Key

Job description

Audit Supervisor – Job Description

About the job: Audit supervisor – responsible for supervising audits and related activities.

Job Title

Audit Supervisor

Department

Audit Department

Reports to

Audit Managers

Short Summary

To supervise audits and other activities.

Academic Qualifications Required

• BCom Accounting or BCom Auditing Degree
• Completed SAICA Articles
• CA (SA)

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• Coaching Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Academic/Technical
• People Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communications Skills
• Conflict Management Skills
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Problem‑solving skills
• Multi‑tasking skills

Required Computer Packages

• MS Office
• CaseWare
• Greatsoft (advantageous)
• Pastel
• Key

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and oversee activities of trainee accountants
• Supervision of audit engagements
• Client liaison
• Weekly staff briefing
• Evaluation of employee performance
• Liaison between directors and employees
• Planning
• Training, mentoring, and motivating employees
• Coaching audit employees
• Review statutory audits
• Supervision and review of work performed by employees
• Systems development
• Compilation of business plans
• Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

Other Duties

Ad hoc duties as requested by the directors.