Audit Supervisor / Assistant Audit Manager - Cape Town

Guardian Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Audit Supervisor / Assistant Audit Manager in Cape Town. The role involves managing audit engagements, ensuring efficiency and adherence to deadlines. Candidates should possess a B.Com. in Accounting Honours or a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA). Must be proficient in financial practices and hold a valid Driver’s License. The position may require occasional national travel and overtime based on client deadlines. Join a team focused on maintaining service standards.

Qualifications

• B.Com. in Accounting Honours or CTA preferred.
• Articles completed.
• Own transport and a valid Driver’s License (Code B) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements and ensure completion within timelines.
• Identify issues for reporting in management letters.
• Communicate initial findings to clients for response.
• Monitor budgets and identify sources of overruns.
• Support recruitment and training processes.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Outlook

Proficient in Excel

Experience with Caseware / Probe

Financial Accounting

Tax

Management Accounting

Auditing

Project Management

Budget Development & Control

Data Analysis & Reporting

Education

B.Com. in Accounting Honours

Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA)

Job description

SUMMARY

SUMMARY: Our client is looking to appoint an Audit Supervisor / Assistant Audit Manager to strengthen their team.

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Specification: Manages and executes audit engagements to ensure they are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages audit engagements.
• Issues for reporting in the management letter are identified.
• Findings and recommendations summarised.
• Initial findings communicated to the client for client response.
• Budget monitored and analysed.
• Sources of overruns identified and appropriate action taken.
• Potential additional fees identified and justified.
• Overruns minimised.
• Maintain efficiency and service standards for the client.
• Trainees kept up to date on policies and procedures.
• Recruitment and training processes supported.
• On‑job coaching and troubleshooting supported.
• Informal grievances (1st level) addressed.
• Team atmosphere kept positive.
• Work is planned and allocated effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Productivity is monitored and maintained.
• Administration processes completed efficiently according to policies and procedures.
• Service standards adhered to.
• Performance monitored and feedback provided as required (including feedback on file reviews).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B.Com. in Accounting Honours / Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) preferred.
• Office-based with travel to client sites; occasional national travel required.
• Overtime is required regularly to meet client deadlines.
• Own transport and a valid Driver’s License (Code B) preferred.
• Articles completed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel, Caseware / Probe, Financial Accounting, Tax, Management Accounting, Auditing, Project Management, Budget Development & Control, Data Analysis & Reporting.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements.