Audit Senior - Cape Town

Our client, a growing and well-established audit and accounting practice based in Bellville, Cape Town, is seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented External Audit Senior to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has completed their SAICA Articles and has gained solid external audit experience within an audit practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing audit engagements, performing detailed audit procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant auditing and accounting standards, and supporting junior team members throughout the audit process.

• Planning and executing external audit engagements from commencement through to completion

• Performing audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit methodology

• Preparing and reviewing audit working papers and supporting documentation

• Performing substantive and analytical audit procedures

• Identifying and assessing audit risks and determining appropriate audit procedures

• Ensuring audit engagements comply with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and relevant legislation

• Assisting with the preparation and review of annual financial statements

• Reviewing financial information and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness

• Identifying accounting and audit issues and escalating complex matters where necessary

• Communicating audit findings and queries to clients in a professional manner

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

• Assisting with the supervision and guidance of junior audit staff and trainees

• Reviewing work performed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback

• Monitoring audit progress and ensuring deadlines are met

• Maintaining accurate and well-organised audit files

• Assisting with resolving technical accounting and audit matters

• Staying up to date with relevant changes to auditing, accounting, and regulatory requirements

• Contributing to the overall quality and efficiency of the audit team

• Completed SAICA Articles (essential)

• Minimum 3 years' external audit experience

• BCom Accounting / relevant Bachelor's Degree

• Honours / CTA / Postgraduate qualification advantageous

• Strong technical knowledge of external auditing and accounting principles

• Good understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISA)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

• Experience working on multiple audit engagements and managing deadlines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Experience with relevant audit and accounting software advantageous

• Must be based in Cape Town 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***.

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