Audit Supervisor / Senior – Durban

Shift Pursuit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Durban is seeking an experienced Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor to join a professional accounting and auditing firm. You will lead audit engagements across a range of clients and industries, planning, executing, and supervising work streams to ensure quality and timeliness.

The role emphasizes review of working papers, preparation of annual financial statements, and clear communication of findings to clients and senior management.

Qualifications

• SAICA articles completed and relevant accounting or auditing qualification.
• Experience in audit environment.
• Strong technical auditing and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute audit engagements across diverse clients and industries.
• Review audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and review of annual financial statements.
• Perform audit planning, risk assessments and analytical reviews.
• Identify and communicate audit findings to clients and senior management.
• Supervise and guide junior audit staff.
• Assist with tax and other accounting matters when required.

Skills

Audit experience

Client relationships

Education

SAICA articles completed

Job description

Are you an experienced Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor looking for your next career opportunity within a professional accounting and auditing environment? Our client, a reputable accounting and auditing firm, is on the lookout for strong post-articles candidates to join their team.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and execute audit engagements across a range of clients and industries.
• Review audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and review of annual financial statements.
• Perform audit planning, risk assessments and analytical reviews.
• Identify and communicate audit findings to clients and senior management.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior audit staff.
• Assist with tax and other accounting-related matters where required.

Requirements:

• Relevant Accounting or Auditing qualification.
• SAICA articles completed.
• Previous experience working within an audit environment.
• Experience at Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor level.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and financial reporting.
• Good communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.