Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing both tax and audit aspects, providing exceptional service and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Skilfully allocate resources and plan staff assignments for optimal engagement outcomes.
- Take charge of all phases of audit engagements, from meticulous planning to efficient execution and reporting. You will collaborate with the Audit Partner to communicate findings effectively.
- Oversee and ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance across all audit and assurance engagements.
- Produce meticulous and high-quality documents, reports, and engagement files that meet the firm's standards.
- Skilfully prepare annual financial statements in alignment with IFRS for SMEs, demonstrating your expertise in financial reporting.
- Provide daily supervision, guidance, and leadership to audit staff and teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Develop, coach, and mentor junior audit staff, offering guidance and support while conducting performance reviews.
- Liaise with clients, maintaining clear communication and delivering outstanding service, thus enhancing the firm's reputation.
- Prepare and monitor audit budgets, ensuring engagements are carried out efficiently and within financial constraints.
- Assess trainees using the SAICA EAT system, contributing to their growth and development.
- Review trainee timesheets and overtime, demonstrating your attention to detail.
- Contribute to the smooth functioning of the firm by taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
Minimum requirements:
- CA(SA) qualification and SAICA registration.
- Minimum 2–4 years post-articles audit experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS for SME’s, Companies Act, and audit methodology
- Experience with CaseWare Working Papers
- Ability to work independently
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Competencies
- Able to work and cope under pressures
- Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives
- Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Quality and detail orientation
- Pro-active and solutions driven
- Team leadership and strong teamwork skills
- Ability to mentor and develop talent
Technical skills required:
Proficiency in Caseware Working Papers and Microsoft Excel is essential
