Audit Manager - Assurance Division

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Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd

Audit Manager – Assurance Division

A growing small-to-medium sized audit and accounting practice is seeking a motivated and

technically strong Audit Manager to join its assurance team in Benoni, Johannesburg. The successful

candidate will manage a portfolio of audit and assurance clients across a variety of industries,

primarily applying IFRS for SMEs and operating within the South African regulatory environment.

This role is suited to a proactive individual who is able to manage multiple engagements

simultaneously, lead audit teams effectively, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure high-

quality deliverables within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Assurance Management

o Manage a portfolio of audit, independent review, and assurance engagements from

planning through to completion

o Review audit files, working papers, annual financial statements, and supporting

documentation

o Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with:

▪ International Standards on Auditing (ISA)

▪ IFRS for SMEs

▪ South African Companies Act

▪ Firm methodology and quality standards

o Assess audit risks and design appropriate audit approaches and procedures

o Review engagement budgets, timelines, and team allocations to ensure profitability

and efficiency

o Resolve complex accounting, audit, and reporting matters arising during

engagements

o Prepare and review management reports and communication to clients

• Client Relationship Management

o Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients

o Act as a primary point of contact for clients during engagements

o Provide practical solutions and professional guidance to clients on accounting and

audit-related matters

o Attend client meetings and assist partners with business development opportunities

where appropriate

• Team Leadership & Staff Development

o Supervise, mentor, and develop audit trainees and supervisors

o Review team performance and provide constructive feedback and coaching

o Assist with staff training and technical development initiatives

o Ensure audit teams maintain high standards of professionalism and client service

o Review and approve SAICA trainee assessments and competencies on the SAICA

Electronic Assessment Tool (E.A.T.) system, ensuring compliance with SAICA training

regulations and accurate assessment of trainee progress

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Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd [email protected] www.zealhr.co.za Registration No: 2016 / 370236 / 07 Directors: C. Greeff

• Practice Management & Compliance

o Ensure compliance with firm policies, quality control procedures, and regulatory

requirements

o Monitor engagement progress and proactively address delays or issues

o Assist with internal quality reviews and file monitoring processes

o Support implementation and improvement of audit methodologies and efficiencies

Minimum Requirements

• Completed SAICA articles (compulsory)

• CA(SA) designation preferred but not compulsory

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the role of Audit Supervisor or Audit Manager within a

small-to-medium sized audit practice

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, Income Tax Act, the Companies Act

• Solid understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA)

• Experience managing audit engagements independently from planning to completion

• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff

• Proficient in CaseWare Working Papers, Caseware Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Organised, proactive, and client-service driven

• Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem solving

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to group audits and consolidations is preferred

• Experience with companies across various industries including (but not limited to), attorney

trust audits, property practitioner audits, FSCA audits, wholesalers, retailers and hospitality

• Experience in independent reviews and related assurance services is essential