Senior Audit Lead: Drive Multi-Engagement Impact

Helderberg Personnel; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel is seeking a CA(SA) with IRBA RA eligibility to lead varied external audit engagements for SME clients in the Western Cape. You will manage planning, budgets, risk assessments, working papers, and final reports, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

You will interact directly with clients, supervise staff, and apply ISAs and IFRS for SMEs in line with SA regulatory requirements. If you are technically strong, flexible, and client‑focused, this role offers a challenging,

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification with IRBA RA registration or in progress
• Strong external audit experience in SME practice
• Ability to lead multiple engagements and supervise staff
• Solid knowledge of ISAs and IFRS for SMEs
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and review external audit engagements from planning to completion
• Manage client communications, budgets, risk assessments and reports
• Review financial statements and resolve accounting and regulatory issues

Skills

CA(SA)

IRBA RA

External audit

Client communication

Staff supervision

ISAs

IFRS for SMEs

Education

CA(SA) qualification

IRBA registration/eligibility

Job description

Helderberg Personnel is seeking a CA(SA) with IRBA RA eligibility to lead varied external audit engagements for SME clients in the Western Cape. You will manage planning, budgets, risk assessments, working papers, and final reports, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

You will interact directly with clients, supervise staff, and apply ISAs and IFRS for SMEs in line with SA regulatory requirements. If you are technically strong, flexible, and client‑focused, this role offers a challenging,