Senior Audit Manager CA(SA)

Hire Resolve; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 576,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve in Pietermaritzburg seeks an experienced Senior Audit Manager to lead audit, accounting and tax operations, drive quality control, mentor staff, manage branch revenue targets, and cultivate high-level client relationships.

Candidates must be a qualified CA(SA) with a BCom and SAICA articles; 3+ years post-articles; CaseWare experience; RA status is advantageous and SAICA Assessor eligibility.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with a BCom degree and SAICA articles.
• Post-articles experience of 3+ years in an established audit firm with supervisory responsibilities.
• Registered Auditor (RA) status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution & Review: oversee planning, execution, and reviews of financial statements and supporting workpapers.
• Branch Leadership & Revenue: manage branch revenue targets, budgets, WIP, and fee recoveries.
• Quality Control & Governance: uphold quality standards and sign off on reports (RA eligibility).
• Staff Development & SAICA Mentorship: mentor and supervise trainees and audit staff; SAICA assessor/trainee officer duties.
• Client & Business Development: drive client engagement and new business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Deadline-driven

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

CA(SA) with BCom and SAICA articles

RA status advantageous

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Senior Audit Manager | Pietermaritzburg

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, deadline-driven Senior Audit Manager for a leading national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors in Pietermaritzburg. Reporting to executive leadership, this leadership role oversees the audit, accounting, and tax operations—managing quality control, staff mentorship, branch revenue targets, and high-level client relationships.

Key Performance Areas:

• Audit Execution & Review: Oversee complete audit planning, execution, and detailed reviews of financial statements, working papers, and reports produced by junior staff.

• Branch Leadership & Revenue: Develop, manage, and monitor branch revenue targets, budgets, work-in-progress (WIP), and timeous fee recoveries.

• Quality Control & Governance: Manage quality control standards across the firm, execute technical accounting/tax reviews, and sign off reports (if registered as an RA).

• Staff Development & SAICA Mentorship: Mentor, coach, and supervise trainees and audit staff. Act as a SAICA Assessor / Trainee Officer to guide professional evaluations.

• Client & Business Development: Drive client engagement, attend strategic meetings, resolve complex technical queries, and drive new business development initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education & Credentials: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a completed BCom degree and SAICA articles. Registered Auditor (RA) status is highly advantageous.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-articles experience within an established audit firm, including proven supervisory/management experience.

• Technical Skills: Extensive hands-on experience using CaseWare.

• SAICA Accreditation: Must be (or qualify to be) a registered SAICA Assessor / Trainee Officer.

• Key Attributes: Superior attention to detail, strong leadership and team-building skills, target-driven mindset, and the ability to thrive under strict deadline pressure.

Position Details:

• Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal (Full-Time, Onsite).

• Remuneration: Up to R80,000 CTC per month (Up to R960K per annum, based on experience).

• Target Start Date: ASAP.