Senior Consultant Audit

Yuling Rayners; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuling Rayners is seeking a Senior Consultant – Public Sector Audit & Advisory in Durban to advise on AGSA audits, governance improvements, and financial reporting for government entities. The role requires strong knowledge of PFMA/MFMA and GRAP/IFRS standards, with a track record in public-sector environments.

The successful candidate will lead audit readiness, develop responses to audit findings, and support clients through AGSA engagements, strengthening internal controls and governance

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of public-sector auditing and/or financial management experience is expected.
• Experience with AGSA audits and public-sector environments is advantageous.
• Professional designation (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CIA or RA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist public-sector audit readiness, audit support and advisory services.
• Assist government departments, municipalities and public entities in preparing for and managing AGSA audits.
• Review annual financial statements and supporting financial documentation.
• Identify audit risks, control deficiencies and potential audit findings, recommending corrective actions.
• Assess compliance with PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other applicable legislation.
• Provide technical support on GRAP and IFRS reporting requirements.
• Conduct internal control assessments and recommend improvements to governance and risk management processes.
• Assist clients with audit queries, management responses and preparation of audit evidence.
• Review objectives and performance information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare audit working papers, management reports and formal audit responses.
• Provide guidance to finance teams and senior management; support clients in improving audit outcomes.

Skills

Public sector auditing

AGSA audits

Audit readiness

Governance & risk management

Financial reporting

Education

Accounting, Auditing, Finance or related discipline

Tools

GRAP

IFRS

Job description

R 600 000 - R 900 000 Annually Cost To Company

SENIOR CONSULTANT – PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT & ADVISORY

Durban OR Pietermaritzburg | KwaZulu-Natal Are you a public-sector audit professional looking for your next career opportunity? Our client, an established Audit and Accounting firm with offices in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Consultant – Public Sector Audit & Advisory to join their team. This opportunity is ideally suited to an audit professional with strong exposure to Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) audits and experience working with government departments, municipalities, public entities and other public-sector institutions. The successful candidate will provide specialist audit readiness, financial reporting, compliance and advisory support, assisting public-sector clients to strengthen governance, improve internal controls, address audit findings and achieve improved audit outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist public-sector audit readiness, audit support and advisory services.
• Assist government departments, municipalities and public entities in preparing for and managing AGSA audits.
• Review annual financial statements and supporting financial documentation.
• Identify audit risks, control deficiencies and potential audit findings, recommending appropriate corrective measures.
• Assess compliance with PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other applicable legislation.
• Provide technical support on GRAP and IFRS financial reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Conduct internal control assessments and recommend improvements to governance and risk management processes.
• Assist clients with audit queries, management responses and preparation of supporting audit evidence.
• Review predetermined objectives and performance information to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare audit working papers, management reports, technical presentations and formal audit responses.
• Provide technical guidance and advisory support to finance teams and senior management.
• Support clients in addressing audit findings and improving their overall audit outcomes.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide technical guidance to internal teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant public-sector auditing and/or financial management experience.
• Proven exposure to Auditor-General (AGSA) audits and public-sector audit environments.
• Experience at Senior Consultant, Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level will be advantageous.
• Professional designation such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CIA or Registered Auditor (RA) will be advantageous.

Technical Expertise

Candidates must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of:

• Provide specialist public-sector audit readiness, audit support and advisory services.
• Assist government departments, municipalities and public entities in preparing for and managing AGSA audits.
• Review annual financial statements and supporting financial documentation.
• Identify audit risks, control deficiencies and potential audit findings, recommending appropriate corrective measures.
• Assess compliance with PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other applicable legislation.
• Provide technical support on GRAP and IFRS financial reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Conduct internal control assessments and recommend improvements to governance and risk management processes.
• Assist clients with audit queries, management responses and preparation of supporting audit evidence.
• Review predetermined objectives and performance information to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare audit working papers, management reports, technical presentations and formal audit responses.
• Provide technical guidance and advisory support to finance teams and senior management.
• Support clients in addressing audit findings and improving their overall audit outcomes.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide technical guidance to internal teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant public-sector auditing and/or financial management experience.
• Proven exposure to Auditor-General (AGSA) audits and public-sector audit environments.
• Experience at Senior Consultant, Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level will be advantageous.
• Professional designation such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CIA or Registered Auditor (RA) will be advantageous.

Technical Expertise

Candidates must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of:

• Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) audit requirements.
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
• Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
• IFRS, where applicable.
• Public-sector financial reporting.
• Auditing standards and principles.
• Internal controls, governance and risk management.
• Treasury Regulations and applicable public-sector legislation.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage professionally with senior management and public-sector stakeholders.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Professional integrity, discretion and confidentiality.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.