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