CA(SA) Junior Audit Manager — Leadership & Tax

Pro Talent; Hillcrest; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent is seeking a qualified Junior Audit Manager in Hillcrest, Durban, to join the leadership team of an established audit and advisory firm. The ideal candidate is a newly qualified CA(SA) with strong external audit and taxation experience who aims to move into management.

The role includes leading audit engagements, supervising staff, and managing client relationships, with emphasis on compliance, technical guidance, and staff development.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) designation required.
• 2–3 years post-articles experience.
• Strong external auditing experience.
• Strong taxation experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, review, and finalize audit engagements.
• Attend client and engagement planning meetings for high-risk engagements.
• Perform quality control reviews on audit files.
• Attend final Annual Financial Statement meetings.
• Conduct technical research and provide guidance on complex audit matters.
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and firm methodologies.
• Review and complete various tax returns.
• Manage SARS audits, verification requests, objections, and tax queries.
• Prepare provisional tax calculations for management approval.
• Supervise and mentor Audit Supervisors.
• Drive a high-performance culture within the audit department.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and technical development to audit staff.
• Review and approve Audit Supervisors' timesheets on a weekly basis.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Liaise with clients on technical, audit, and taxation matters.
• Provide practical solutions and technical recommendations

Skills

Auditing experience

Taxation experience

Mentoring/leadership

Education

CA(SA) designation

Job description

Pro Talent is seeking a qualified Junior Audit Manager in Hillcrest, Durban, to join the leadership team of an established audit and advisory firm. The ideal candidate is a newly qualified CA(SA) with strong external audit and taxation experience who aims to move into management.

The role includes leading audit engagements, supervising staff, and managing client relationships, with emphasis on compliance, technical guidance, and staff development.