Audit Manager

Our client, a growing and well-established audit and accounting practice based in Johannesburg, is seeking an experienced and technically strong Audit Manager to join their Assurance Division. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys managing multiple audit engagements, leading high-performing teams, and building strong client relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering quality assurance services, ensuring regulatory compliance, mentoring audit staff, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

• Managing audit, independent review, and assurance engagements from planning through to completion

• Reviewing audit files, working papers, annual financial statements, and supporting documentation

• Ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), IFRS for SMEs, the Companies Act, and firm quality standards

• Identifying audit risks and developing appropriate audit strategies and procedures

• Managing engagement budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and profitability

• Resolving complex accounting, audit, and financial reporting matters

• Preparing and reviewing management reports and client communications

• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients throughout engagements

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while providing practical accounting and audit guidance

• Supervising, mentoring, and developing audit trainees and supervisors

• Reviewing staff performance and providing ongoing coaching and technical support

• Reviewing and approving SAICA trainee assessments and competencies on the SAICA E.A.T. system

• Monitoring engagement progress and proactively addressing challenges or delays

• Assisting with internal quality reviews, file monitoring, and compliance processes

• Supporting audit methodology improvements and operational efficiencies

• Assisting partners with business development initiatives where appropriate

• Completed SAICA Articles (essential)

• CA(SA) designation advantageous but not essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Audit Supervisor or Audit Manager within a small-to-medium-sized audit practice

• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), the Companies Act, and the Income Tax Act

• Proven experience managing audit engagements independently from planning to completion

• Experience supervising, reviewing, and developing audit staff

• Proficiency in CaseWare Working Papers, CaseWare Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management abilities

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Must be based in Johannesburg or willing to relocate

If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career. Apply online or send your CV to ***email_hidden***.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.