Audit Manager Stellenbosch, South Africa

Sagen Advisory Pty Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Assurance, Accounting, and Consulting firm in the Cape Winelands seeks an ambitious Audit Professional. This role offers rapid career progression, requiring SAICA articles completion and a passion for audit. Responsibilities include managing audits, staff performance, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Supervisory and management experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, IFRS, ISA, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Propose and finalise audit opinions.
• Plan and manage audit assignment budgets.
• Conduct full audit file reviews.

Skills

Initiative

Team leadership

Problem analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting

SAICA-accredited degree

CA(SA)

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Job Description

An established and fast-growing Assurance, Accounting, and Consulting firm in the Cape Winelands is looking to appoint an ambitious Audit Professional to their team.

This position is perfect for an individual who has a passion for audit and wants to move rapidly through the ranks with a great possibility of reaching a directorship. The ideal candidate must have completed SAICA articles, be a registered Chartered Accountant, or be eligible to register.

Supervisory experience and post-articles experience in assurance will be highly advantageous.

The incumbent must be ambitious, eager to grow as an individual and within the firm, and have the hunger to progress to a senior position.

Responsibilities

1. Propose and finalise audit opinions.
2. Plan and manage audit assignment budgets.
3. Monitor and evaluate performance against budgets.
4. Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure files are ready for sign-off.
5. Perform tax return reviews.
6. Manage resourcing and assign staff to audit engagements.
7. Allocate work as required for individual audit assignments.
8. Ensure completion of audit planning documentation.
9. Approve timesheets.
10. Handle billings and manage WIP.
11. Perform performance management of staff, including providing ongoing feedback.
12. Provide technical assistance to staff as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting or a SAICA-accredited degree.
• CA(SA) or eligible to register.
• Supervisory and management experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, IFRS, ISA, and taxation.
• Experience with CaseWare.

Characteristics

• Initiative and proactivity.
• Team leadership and talent development skills.
• Adherence to principles and values.
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Excellent information gathering and problem analysis skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle setbacks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Results-driven with goal achievement focus.

Remuneration

Competitive salary package, details to be discussed.

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