Audit Supervisor (JHB Illovo)

BDO South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Audit Supervisor to manage audit planning and client relationships. Responsibilities include preparing budgets and liaising with clients to ensure audit requirements are met. Candidates should have at least PGDA / CTA, ITC preferable, and a completed 3-year SAICA training contract. Strong English skills and project management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• At least PGDA / CTA is required.
• ITC preferable for candidates.
• Completion of a 3-year SAICA training contract is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure audit planning is signed off before execution.
• Manage detailed budgets & staff allocation.
• Liaison with clients and prepare the audit requirements.

Skills

Project Management

English proficiency

Client interaction

Negotiation

Presentation Skills

Administrative Skills

Education

PGDA / CTA

ITC

Completed 3 years SAICA training contract

Job description

Overview

Job title: Audit Supervisor (JHB Illovo)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 08, 2025

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the audit planning is signed off before commencement of execution of the audit
• Manage preparation of detailed budgets & staff allocation
• Submission of task code request & approval of overruns
• Communication of deadlines and budget to staff
• Liaison with client and preparation of the schedule of audit requirements
• Perform function of principal client contact and take full responsibility for the client relationship management and ensure that all queries are solved timeously

Execution

• Review the draft financial statements and audit opinion
• Attend & present at audit committee meetings
• Attend and facilitate wrapup meetings
• Ensure that the files for archiving are done
• Ensure timeous archiving of files
• Ensure signed financials are given to the Audit Administrator

Competencies

• Project Management
• English proficiency (Verbal and Written)
• Client interaction
• Negotiation
• Presentations Skills
• Administrative Skills

Qualifications

• At least PGDA / CTA
• ITC preferable
• Completed 3 years SAICA training contract
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs