Managing Partner / Executive Director

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a strategic leader to drive growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience in audit and management. Responsibilities include overseeing client relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a high-performing team. This role offers a competitive salary and performance-linked incentives.

Benefits

Competitive executive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Equity participation opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-articles in audit, accounting or professional services.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or executive role.
• Proven track record of driving growth, leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Assume full leadership of the firm: performance, operational delivery.
• Own and nurture all client relationships.
• Uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Technical expertise as an auditor

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Registered Auditor (IRBA)

Job description

Strategic Mandate

• Lead the firm to grow exponentially in five years through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
• Execute the groups strategic vision while ensuring compliance, quality and exceptional client service.
• Build, mentor and inspire a high-performing team aligned with the firms values.
• Strengthen and expand client relationships to solidify the firms market leadership.
• Uphold technical and regulatory excellence as the firms Registered Auditor (RA).

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Execution
  • Assume full leadership of the firm: performance, operational delivery and team outcomes.
  • Translate board strategy into tangible operational plans and measurable results.
  • Lead all client-facing functions to deliver world-class service and value.
• Client & Business Development
  • Own and nurture all client relationships.
  • Drive client retention, satisfaction and cross-service engagement.
  • Identify and secure new business and acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Technical, Quality & Regulatory
  • Uphold the highest professional, ethical and technical standards.
  • Serve as (or become) the firms Registered Auditor (IRBA).
  • Oversee compliance, quality control and audit review processes.
• People & Culture
  • Lead, develop and inspire staff across audit, accounting, tax and admin divisions.
  • Manage HR, recruitment and performance processes (supported by central admin).
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration.

Who Were Looking For

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) mandatory
• Eligible for or currently registered as a Registered Auditor (IRBA)

Experience

• 10+ years post-articles in audit, accounting or professional services.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or executive role.
• Proven track record of driving growth, leading high-performing teams and managing key client portfolios.
• Strong technical, strategic and commercial acumen.

Personal Attributes

• Inspirational leader with professional gravitas, credibility and presence.
• Commercially sharp, strategically minded and results-driven.
• Confident communicator able to engage clients, staff and boards alike.
• Integrity-driven, emotionally intelligent and resilient.
• Motivated by scale, performance and impact.
• Growth-oriented

Compensation & Rewards

• Competitive executive salary with comprehensive benefits.
• Performance-linked share options tied to profitability and revenue growth and leadership performance.
• Annual and long-term incentives aligned with the firms five-year growth trajectory.
• Equity participation opportunities for long-term wealth creation.