Senior Auditor

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead audit engagements across varied industries, ensuring compliance with ISAs and delivering high-quality opinions. You will plan, execute, and finalize audits while managing client relationships.

The role requires CA(SA) or equivalent, 3-5 years post-article external audit experience, and strong knowledge of ISAs and IFRS. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to a dynamic, collaborative work environment in Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of post-article experience in external audit.
• Strong knowledge of ISA's and IFRS.
• Proven experience in managing audit teams and client relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize financial statement audits in accordance with ISAs.
• Manage audit engagements, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Assess internal controls and identify control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies.
• Perform detailed testing of financial statement accounts and disclosures.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior audit staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

CA(SA) or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Senior Auditor to join their assurance services team in Nelspruit . This role involves leading audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and delivering high-quality audit opinions. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing audits, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior audit staff. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned auditor to advance their career in Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize financial statement audits in accordance with ISAs.
• Manage audit engagements, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Assess internal controls and identify control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies.
• Perform detailed testing of financial statement accounts and disclosures.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior audit staff.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-article experience in external audit.
• Thorough knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and IFRS.
• Proven experience in managing audit teams and client relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced training.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries in the Nelspruit region.