Senior Audit Manager AGSA

KPMG South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Manager to lead and manage audit projects. This role requires strong project management, leadership, and negotiation skills, alongside a commitment to quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in AGSA audits and is capable of fostering strategic relationships among stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years as a Manager on AGSA Audits, with AG Audit experience not older than 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage multiple projects through a team of professionals.
• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of engagements.
• Lead in negotiations and execute projects to meet quality standards.
• Communicate risks and issues early to leaders.

Skills

Project management skills

Judgment

Risk averse

Leadership skills

Strategic collaboration

Quality output

Technical knowledge

Negotiation skills

Job description

Description

The purpose of this role is to build and cultivate strong business relationships and demonstrate technical and operational leadership to deliver quality audits and client-centric solutions. Manage the preparation, delivery, reporting and evaluation for larger and higher risk projects and engagements. Advocate innovation both within the firm and with clients and take a leading role in developing team members to their full potential and promoting collaboration among larger teams. Provides advanced technical knowledge, direction and training to others and participates in team practice decisions such as resource allocation.

KPMG-JHB is looking for applicants with 5 years as a Manager on AGSA Audits with your AG Audit experience not being older than 2 years.

Key responsibilities

• Lead/manage multiple projects through the management of a team of professionals and possibly with the contribution of cross-divisional specialists.
• Effectively manage commercial and contractual aspects of an engagement to achieve expected levels of Quality and profitability.
• Be involved in/take the lead in negotiations
• Executes projects to a level that meet member firm's Quality standards within a commercial context.
• Manage scope and deliver timely and quality deliverables.
• Communicate risks and issues early to Leaders as appropriate.
• Input into creation of Innovative and repeatable solutions which strengthen business performance and differentiate KPMG from our competition

Skills Required

• Sound project management skills
• Sound judgement
• Risk averse
• Sound leadership skills
• Ability to build strategic & collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• High focus on quality output
• Sound technical knowledge
• Sound negotiation skills
• Familiar with the SAICA training contract sign off requirements

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated, committed, driven
• Resilient
• High levels of Integrity