97 Audit Assistant jobs in South Africa

Internal Audit Assistant Manager - Cape Town

Are you an experienced Internal Auditor ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Got the skills and the drive? Then we’ve got the runway. Let’s launch your career to new heights!

Our client is looking to identify an Internal Audit Assistant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads with confidence, and brings a sharp eye for detail and quality.

You will play a critical role in managing audit projects, mentoring audit staff, and driving operational excellence across diverse client portfolios.

Why This Role Stands will be the runway for your career!

• Work directly with senior leadership while managing impactful audit engagements.
• Join a high-performing team that values collaboration, accountability, and personal development.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of industries and clients.

What our Champion Needs!

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and progress toward or completed CIA qualification

• At least 5 years’ experience in internal audit, including 2 years in a supervisory role
• Completed articles
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office , Teammate (or similar audit software)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
• Cape Town-based

Peak into Functions!

• Manage internal audit projects within time and budget constraints
• Act as first point of contact for clients during audits
• Guide, mentor, and review the work of audit team members
• Deliver high-quality reports and ensure audit standards are upheld

Showcase your Superpowers!

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven
• Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confident and adaptable in a culturally diverse environment

If you're ready to lead from the front and elevate your internal audit career - this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Apply today and take the next bold step in your professional journey.

Are you passionate about quality and compliance? Do you have experience working within an accounting or auditing firm? Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a company that offers growth? If so, look no further!

Prestigious accounting firm based in Port Elizabeth is looking for a Quality Assistant within the auditing department. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining and recording information related to the quality management process, monitoring and reporting on progress according to the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) and company procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Compiling IRBA fee list from GreatSoft reports and other registers.
• Assisting with IRBA fee reconciliation.
• Supporting the Quality Consultant with the Rotation schedule.
• Updating registers such as Typist, Caseware locking, Attorneys, Claims, and AUP & Valuations for locking purposes.
• Maintaining other relevant quality registers.
• Assisting the Quality Consultant and Quality Manager with ad hoc tasks.
• Reception duties as required.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s SOQM, policies, and procedures.
• Adhering to the Employee Code of Conduct, including HR policies, SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

Ideal candidate will have:

• General administrative experience.
• Experience in an audit firm is advantageous.
• Diploma or higher qualification in Quality Management is advantageous.
• Strong MS Office skills; GreatSoft experience is a plus.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Assistant Audit Manager – Audit Department (Pietermaritzburg)
A national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to join our Pietermaritzburg office. This role is available immediately and offers the opportunity to provide senior-level leadership within our auditing department while managing client relationships and delivering high-quality service.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios from start to finish.
• Oversee accounting clients and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Handle various tax matters on behalf of clients.
• Plan and execute external audits.
• Lead and manage audit teams effectively.
• Review audit and accounting files for accuracy and compliance.
• Finalise audits for partner review.
• Liaise directly with clients to address queries and maintain relationships.
• Assess staff performance and oversee staff development initiatives.

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Completed SAICA articles at a South African auditing practice.
• 2–4 years post-articles’ experience.
• Proficiency in Caseware and Pastel .
• Valid South African driver’s licence and own transport.

Job Title:

Quality Assistant

Department:

Quality

Reports to:

Quality Manager and Assistant Quality Manager

Short Summary of the purpose of the role:

Obtain and record information with regards to the quality management process, monitor and report on progress as per the firms system of quality management (SOQM) and company procedural requirements, monitor compliance as per guidelines and other ad hoc administrative functions relating to quality within the firm based on instruction and guidance from the Quality Manager and Assistant Quality Manager.

Academic Qualifications Required:

Grade 12

Diploma or higher qualification in Quality Management will be advantageous

Skills, Competencies and Experience:

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to deliver work of a high quality and standard

Ability to work in a team

Ability to adapt to change

Quick to learn and apply new skills

Competencies

Computer literacy

Excel Intermediate

MS Form - Advantageous

Ethical behaviour and adhere to fundamental principles of:

1) Integrity

2) Objectivity

3) Professional competence

4) Due care

5) Confidentiality

6) Professional behaviour

General administrative experience

Experience in an audit firm will be advantageous

Required Computer Packages:

Microsoft Office

MS Forms (advantageous)

Excel intermediate (compulsory)

GreatSoft (advantageous)

Key Duties and Responsibilities Key Performance Indicators:

• Assists in compiling IRBA fee list from GreatSoft reports and other registers
• Assisting with the IRBA fee reconciliation
• Assisting the Quality Department with the Rotation schedule
• Maintaining Locking lists
• Perform follow-ups on files due soon for locking
• Updating Typist registers, Caseware locking register, Attorneys register, Claims register and AUP & Valuations register for locking purposes
• Perform completeness checks on Typist register, Caseware locking register, PA register, Modified reports list, AUP & Valuations register and IRBA fee list
• Maintaining the late locking register and assist with the compilation of late locking letters
• PI scores follow-up
• Modified reports register: capturing and maintaining register
• Filing modified reports
• Updating Reportable Irregularity register and ensuring the necessary information is received
• Updating Communications register
• Updating conflict check register
• Updating the CPD register for applicable staff
• Assisting with the upkeep of the Training attendance registers
• Assist in follow-up on post-assessment training
• Assist in sending of post assessments for training held
• Assist in other training-related tasks
• Maintaining other quality department registers
• Assist the Quality department in ad hoc tasks
• Release for reception
• Compliance with the firms System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures
• Compliance with the firms Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firms HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct

Other duties:

Ad hoc duties as requested by the Quality Department and Directors

Level of Independence:

Work independently after guidance has been provided by the Quality Department

• Registered Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
• Completion of SAICA articles at a South African auditing practice.
• 2 - 4 years post-articles experience in audit or accounting.
• Proficient in CaseWare and
• Valid South African Drivers License.
• Own transport is essential.

• Audit Management

• Plan and execute external audits across a range of client industries.
• Manage audit teams throughout the audit cycle, from planning to completion.
• Review audit files and ensure quality control in line with auditing standards.
• Finalise audit engagements for partner review.

• Client Portfolio & Accounting

• Manage multiple client portfolios end-to-end.
• Oversee accounting clients and review accounting files.
• Attend to various tax matters and submissions on behalf of clients.
• Engage directly with clients to maintain strong professional relationships.

• Staff Leadership & Development

• Assess staff performance and provide mentorship and developmental guidance.
• Drive a culture of accountability, technical competence, and continuous improvement.
• Support in training junior staff and promoting team collaboration.

• Manage client portfolios from start to finish.
• Oversee accounting clients and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Handle various tax matters on behalf of clients.
• Plan and execute external audits.
• Lead and manage audit teams effectively.
• Review audit and accounting files for accuracy and compliance.
• Finalise audits for partner review.
• Liaise directly with clients to address queries and maintain relationships.
• Assess staff performance and oversee staff development initiatives.

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Completed SAICA articles at a South African auditing practice.
• 24 years post-articles experience.
• Proficiency in Caseware and Pastel .
• Valid South African drivers licence and own transport.