Audit Manager - Assurance Division

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Template

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Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd info@zealhr.co.za www.zealhr.co.za Registration No: 2016 / 370236 / 07 Directors: C. Greeff

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
  • Manage a portfolio of audit, independent review, and assurance engagements from planning through to completion
  • Review audit files, working papers, annual financial statements, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with:
    • International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
    • IFRS for SMEs
    • South African Companies Act
    • Firm methodology and quality standards
  • Assess audit risks and design appropriate audit approaches and procedures
  • Review engagement budgets, timelines, and team allocations to ensure profitability and efficiency
  • Resolve complex accounting, audit, and reporting matters arising during engagements
  • Prepare and review management reports and communication to clients
• Client Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients
  • Act as a primary point of contact for clients during engagements
  • Provide practical solutions and professional guidance to clients on accounting and audit-related matters
  • Attend client meetings and assist partners with business development opportunities where appropriate
• Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop audit trainees and supervisors
  • Review team performance and provide constructive feedback and coaching
  • Assist with staff training and technical development initiatives
  • Ensure audit teams maintain high standards of professionalism and client service
  • 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

Practice Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with firm policies, quality control procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor engagement progress and proactively address delays or issues
• Assist with internal quality reviews and file monitoring processes
• 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

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