Auditing Manager

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading international auditing firm based in Umhlanga, is seeking an Audit Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-profile audit engagements, work with a diverse portfolio of clients, and drive excellence in financial reporting and compliance. If you’re a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service, this role is your chance to shine in a dynamic, global environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end

- Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to audit risk

- Supervises audit team assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables

- Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk

- Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.

- Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented

- Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable company and professional standards

- Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA

- A minimum of at least 4-6 years post article experience

- Caseware knowledge advantageous

- Technologically savvy

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Ability to apply audit and accounting standards through practical application

- Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate

- Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive

- Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments

- Reliability

- Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as accounting, auditing and tax

- Ability to flourish in a fast-paced and willing to adapt to change

- Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results

- Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome

- Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills

- Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises

- Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges

- Executes effective and thorough application of all accounting and audit standards within assigned responsibility

- Ability and willingness to travel domestically

- Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude

DIRECT REPORTS:

- Audit Managers & Junior Audit Managers;

- Audit Supervisors;

- Audit trainees

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