Audit Manager (CA) - Port Elizabeth

Description
A medium sized, independently owned Accounting and Auditing firm in Port Elizabeth, is looking for a qualified Audit Manager (CA) to join their team as an Audit Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• CA (SA) is essential.
• Minimum 1-2 years' previous experience in an Audit Supervisor / Manager role.
• Post-articles experience in Private Sector External Auditing is advantageous.
• Proven experience in supervising or leading teams successfully is advantageous.
• Fully computer literate: Working knowledge of CaseWare, Excel and Word.
• Experience in compilations, reviews and audits (including attorney trust, estate agent, body corporate, SME audits).
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS for SME's; IFRS; ISA; and taxation.
• A valid driver’s license, with own transport.
• Good communication skills and innovative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exposure to:
  • Valuations
  • Advisory
  • Due diligence
  • Corporate finance
• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters, etc.).
• Auditing, independent review and compilation of financials statements according to IFRS for SMEs.
• Propose and finalize audit opinions.
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign off.
• Perform tax return reviews.
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments.
• Audit assignment budget planning and management.
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budget.
• Approve timesheets.
• Perform billings and manage WIP.
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff.
• Reviewing trainees PSR/TSR’s and assisting in the assessment process.
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required).
• Maintain excellent client relationships.
• Must be able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner.
• Compliance with firm’s audit methodology.
• Strong administration skills.
• Responsible to ensure audit quality and risk management in the review process.