Junior Audit Manager

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Hillcrest; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related remuneration

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment is partnering with a well‑established audit and advisory firm in KwaZulu‑Natal to appoint a Junior Audit Manager. The role focuses on overseeing audit engagements, coaching staff, and ensuring tight quality control in line with firm methodologies.

You will guide audit teams, conduct technical research, manage tax matters, and strengthen client relationships while driving high performance and integrity across engagements.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with a strong external audit background.
• 2–3 years of post-articles experience in an audit firm.
• Solid knowledge of South African taxation and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, review and finalise audit engagements.
• Perform quality control reviews on audit files and attend high‑risk client meetings.
• Conduct technical research and provide recommendations on complex audit matters.
• Review and complete tax returns, SARS audits and provisional tax calculations.
• Supervise, mentor and train Audit Supervisors and staff.
• Review and approve weekly timesheets for Audit Supervisors.
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor on audit and tax queries.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Our client is a well-established audit and advisory firm. Known for their commitment to technical excellence and professional integrity, the firm provides comprehensive audit, accounting, and taxation solutions to a diverse client portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Junior Audit Manager will join the leadership team to oversee the review, finalisation, and quality control of audit engagements.

This role plays a vital part in driving high-performance standards while providing hands-on technical guidance, coaching, and supervision to audit supervisors and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute, review, and finalise audit engagements while ensuring compliance with auditing standards and firm methodologies.
• Perform quality control reviews on audit files and attend high-risk client planning and final Annual Financial Statement meetings.
• Conduct technical research and provide practical recommendations on complex audit matters.
• Review and complete tax returns, manage SARS audits, verifications, and objections, and prepare provisional tax calculations.
• Supervise, mentor, and train Audit Supervisors and audit staff, driving a collaborative high-performance culture.
• Review and approve weekly timesheets for Audit Supervisors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on audit and technical tax queries.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant designation [CA(SA)].
• 2 to 3 years of post-articles experience within an audit firm environment.
• Strong, demonstrated experience in external auditing and South African taxation legislation.
• Proven experience in file finalisation, quality control, and reviewing the work of audit trainees or supervisors.
• Strong technical research capabilities and experience managing complex audit engagements.

Attributes

• Exceptional leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• High level of emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of managing deadlines under pressure.
• Strong project management skills with a collaborative approach to staff development.

Remuneration

Market-related (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)