Managing Partner / Executive Director

Pty; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Durban North is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead daily operations and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a CA (SA) qualification, extensive experience in auditing or accounting, and a strong leadership background. This role includes driving team performance and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-articles experience in an auditing or accounting role.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's overall performance, delivery, and execution of board strategy.
• Manage client relationships to drive satisfaction and growth.
• Identify and secure new business and acquisition opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Mentor and manage staff across all divisions.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Commercial acumen

Strategic focus

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Education

CA (SA) qualification

Registered Auditor (IRBA)

Job description

Reference

Reference : DBN

Position Title

KP-1DBN Executive Director - (Financial Services) - Durban North

Purpose of the Job

To lead day‑to‑day operations, overseeing client relationships, team performance, and all technical and regulatory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• CA (SA) qualification – essential
• Registered Auditor (IRBA)
• 10+ years post‑articles experience in an auditing or accounting role
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the firm's overall performance, delivery, and team execution of board strategy.

Manage all client relationships to drive satisfaction and growth.

Identify and secure new business and acquisition opportunities.

Ensure top professional, ethical, and technical quality and regulatory compliance.

Mentor and manage staff across all divisions with HR oversight.

Build and sustain a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Behavioural Competencies :

• First class leadership qualities
• Commercially astute
• Strategically focused, and results‑driven
• Emotionally intelligent, ethical, and composed under pressure
• Collaborative and accountable in leadership style

Please note: Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly