Audit Manager

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Vacancy Details

A small Audit Firm is looking for a Audit Manager.

Qualification:

· Minimum 2-years post article experience

· Management experience of more than one year (one year formal and the rest may be of an informal nature)

· Completed SAICA articles in a smaller audit firm

· Completed CTA

· Undergraduate degree not through UNISA, UJ, or Limpopo where possible

· Ability to solve issues and make things work on a practical level

· Understands business; loves accounting and helping business owners make sense of and organise their financial and business-related matters

· Energy and drive to succeed

Duties:

Quality, Delivery & Compliance

Finalise financial statements and audit engagements on budget and within deadline
Ensure work produced is accurate, reliable and trusted by clients
Sign off financial statements where required
Maintain full responsibility for quality control across all engagements
Review trainee assessments proficiently and sign off on time
Pre‑empt issues and discuss concerns with the director before problems develop
Uphold high standards of attention to detail
Proven capability in accounting and auditing disciplines

Client Service & Relationship Management

Maintain satisfied clients through consistent delivery and professional conduct
Relate courteously to a wide range of clients, from business owners with basic accounting knowledge to highly qualified professionals
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the director
Represent the firm professionally in all client interactions

Leadership, Training & Team Development

Oversee the audit and accounting department with 5–7 SAICA trainees
Guide trainees and staff to become skilled in their roles and progress into senior positions
Review trainee output, provide feedback and support their professional development
Take responsibility for juniors and their quality of work
Demonstrate a passion for training others
Spend time with team members reviewing their work and teaching, without becoming bogged down in detail
Report directly to the director

Operational Management

Drive deadlines and budgets across all engagements
Maintain resilience to see jobs through under pressure or during personal challenges
Demonstrate the ability to recover from setbacks and improve performance
Ensure smooth departmental functioning and workflow oversight

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