Auditor

PKF Durban; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Durban is seeking an Audit Assistant to support the effective execution of audits. The ideal candidate will work with a team to ensure compliance with standards such as IFRS and ISA. Responsibilities include managing audit engagements, supervising junior members, and applying audit and accounting standards. Candidates should have a SAICA recognized degree and completed articles, with industry experience and Caseware knowledge being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply audit and accounting standards through practical application.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities.
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts.
• Must have industry experience.
• Must have worked for a mid-tier firm.
• Caseware experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
• Identify and communicate issues raised, offering recommended solutions.
• Supervise junior audit team members providing guidance and review.
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
• Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable company and professional standards
• Manage assigned tasks in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

Skills

Audit and accounting standards application

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to lead a small team

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

SAICA recognized degree

Completed SAICA articles

Tools

Caseware

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

• To assist with the effective execution of audits.


• To ensure audit is performed in terms of the standards (IFRS / IAS / ISA / Co's act)


• To work together with a team and ensure deadlines are met.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end


• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to audit risk


• Supervise junior audit team members assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables


• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.


• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented


• Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable company and professional standards


• Manage assigned tasks in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to apply audit and accounting standards through practical application


• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate


• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive


• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments


• Reliability


• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as accounting, auditing and tax


• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced and willing to adapt to change


• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results


• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome


• Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills


• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises


• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges


• Executes effective and thorough application of all accounting and audit standards within assigned responsibility


• Ability and willingness to travel domestically


• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude


• Strong accountability skills

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed SAICA recognized degree


• Completed SAICA articles


• Auditor General Advantageous


• Must have industry experience


• Must have worked for a mid-tier firm


• Caseware experience is advantageous

Candidates must reside in the Durban South or surrounding areas