Job title : Audit Manager - National B (x2)
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : October 09, 2025
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Requirement Overview
Responsible for the management of a portfolio of audits to ensure that the audit process (planning, execution, reporting etc.) is managed in an effective and efficient manner with the allocated resources and completed on time and according to relevant audit standards and legislation.Roles & Responsibilities
Audit planning
Conduct research and engage with SM to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit processDiscuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risksDiscuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategySelect the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out and engage them on the audit plans and budgetPlan and scope the audit assignment effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each reviewEnsure that appropriate audit components / sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for developmentFacilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of auditees to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfullyAudit Execution
Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage auditees if the team encounters any challengesRegularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for TA’sExecute audit procedures and all working papersLiaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committeesConstantly engage with manager to provide updates on audit progress and required support to complete the audit on timeReview errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that AM / AS report them on the schedule of uncorrected misstatementsAudit reporting
Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SMAssist the SM in responding to questions from the auditee when the SM presents the audit and / or management report to the audit steering committee on the audit process and outcomesAccurately capture and update ASMIS informationReview communication of audit findings and RFIsStakeholder engagements
Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit processUpdate the ASMIS stakeholder informationLiaise with key stakeholders at auditees (such as Audit / MPAC Committee meetings) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risksAssist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committeesLiaise with private audit firms relating to contract out auditsPeople Management
Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planningAddressing any people matters that may arise from the team in partnership with relevant People Support BUsManage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goalsProvide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the teamEnsure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA / SAIGA requirementsSupport the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staffFinancial management
Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budgetMonitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgetsManage project financials including budgets, timely billing and collection and variance recognitionAd-hoc duties
Perform and / or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when requiredSkills, Experience & Education
Formal Education
CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualificationExperience and Knowledge
Completed articles (3 years)Two years work experience as an Acting Manager / ManagerKnowledge of the PFMA and Treasury regulations, FAIS Act and Companies ActAccounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principlesSpecific knowledge and experience of applying or auditing application of IFRS 9 and IFRS 13Knowledge and implementation of CAATsKnowledge and experience of SAICA training regulationsGood understanding of IFRS 17 principlesKnowledge and experience in auditing Quantitative Solo ReturnsPFMA and experience with investments management, Treasury management, banking or other financial services experience would be an advantage.Experience with JSE listed companies would be an added advantageExperience in reporting (General report, interim reports, quarterly and annual reports)Experience in ensuring high quality of audits (i.e. action plans, technical consultations and peer / pre-Issuance reviews, quality reviews)Experience in the audit of supply chain management and performance informationExperience in impactful stakeholder engagements (internal and external)Experience in financial management processes including budgetary process.Experience in keeping teams motivated throughout the year to ensure full portfolio project timelinesExperience in auditing Development Finance institutions and insurance companiesAccounting / Financial Services jobs