Audit Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal KPMG South Africa

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Job title/position:

Audit Manager

Number of positions:

1

Function and Business Unit:

Audit DBN

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

The audit manager has the operational responsibility to guide, manage and oversee the planning, staffing and supervision of audit engagements. Provides technical, audit operational, and audit quality leadership with a focus on professional skepticism. Demonstrates a strong tone and culture supporting audit quality through a commitment to maintain objectivity, professional skepticism, ethics and integrity. The audit engagement manager has the operational accountability and responsibility to drive audit quality in response to the needs of stakeholders and external regulators.

Portfolio Management
• Adhere to the firm's process for audit client acceptance and continuance e.g. executing timely completion of the engagement set-up and annual client re-evaluation/continuance procedures
• Monitor client service standards and takes action to improve poor audit quality service
• Actively participate with the audit partner in the optimization and rationalization of our portfolio of clients
• Lead/Manage multiple projects or programs, through the management of a team of professionals and possibly with the contribution of specialists
• Take commercial and contractual responsibility for managing engagement billings, collections and identification of change order opportunities. Facilitate timely identification and analysis of potential change orders, discuss the change order opportunities with clients at interim periods during the year

Resource Management
• Determine during the planning phase that the engagement team has the appropriate proficiencies, resources, tools and capabilities deployed to drive audit quality
• Determine that the work performed by less experienced members of the engagement team is directed, supervised and reviewed by more experienced engagement team members
• Superviseandreviewtheworkoftheengagementteambeingsuitablyinvolvedthroughouttheengagement
• Develop, coach, mentor and share expertise with team members, providing stretch assignments to advance their capability
• Take action to support the wellbeing of individuals in their team(s)
• Adhere to the firms policies or procedures for staffing and resource allocation, performance management and engagement review evaluation of individuals within their teams(s)
• Take a leading role in developing team members to their full potential promoting collaboration
• Provide technical knowledge, direction and training to engagement team members
• Determines that the audit engagement team undertake the appropriate training and coaching in line with member firm requirements
• Work on professional development to maintain status and accreditation undertaking all mandatory and regulatory training as required by the due date
• Keep up to date with technical developments in audit quality, audit and accounting standards, and comply with latest quality directives

Monitoring and Quality Initiatives
• Determine adequate and timely planning by involving the audit partner. audit director, engagement quality control reviewer, and relevant specialists
• Contribute to the development of the audit strategy, materiality, risk assessment, risk of fraud and planned audit approach, prior to commencing field work
• Propose the most appropriate audit approach and audit workflow to be taken for the engagement
• Adopt new approaches to improve audit quality including new audit methodology and technology tools
• Determine that audit procedures obtain sufficient appropriate cumulative audit evidence to support the audit opinion in accordance with professional standards, applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Focus on complex, high risk and sensitive technical issues, involving the engagement partner and the engagement quality control reviewer early in discussions and consulting with the Department of Professional Practice as necessary. Document the conclusion reached and the disposition of the consultation in accordance with firm requirements
• Lead and coach team members on the exercise of professional skepticism including robust challenge, consideration of alternatives and disconfirming evidence
• Lead the preparation of the proposed auditor's reports considering the proposed wording to be included in the Key Audit Matters section and the conclusions reached in formulating the auditor's report
• Lead the engagement team's assessment of the significance and disposition of corrected and uncorrected misstatements identified and matters to be communicated to management and those charged with governance
• Participate in consultation on matters involving differences of opinion e.g. with the EQCR or other personnel involved in the audit and document the conclusions arising from those consultations in accordance with firm requirements
• Facilitate debrief sessions upon completion of and during projects to identify lessons learned and enhance future quality and commercial planning
• Determine that the engagement files are assembled within an appropriate period of time after the engagement reports have been finalized and the engagement documentation retained is in accordance with firm requirements
• Lead and coach the engagement team in:

(a) Determining appropriate substantive procedures on significant accounts and risk areas and material non-significant account;

(b) Coordinating with specialists and assessing the impact of specialists findings on the audit;

(c) Completing tasks and deliverables to a high quality standard as part of client engagements -working to an agreed plan, budget, and quality;

(d) Understanding of the importance of the work being completed and how it contributes to the audit overall;

(e) Identifying and documenting risks, issues and conclusions -consulting with appropriate team members as necessary; and,

(f) Keeping senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement

Skills and attributes required for the role:
• Make sound decisions
• Foster innovation
• Apply a strategic perspective
• Take opportunities to learn and adapt
• Develop and motivate others
• Build collaborative relationships
• Drive quality
• Act ethically and responsibly
• Advocate for equality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
• Registered Chartered Accountant (CA) SA.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Audit Manager.
• Must have experience in working in a big multinational audit firm.
• Must have completed SAICA Articles in an audit environment.
• Must have own reliable vehicle.
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Audit Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal ACCA Careers

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Title/position

Audit Manager

Number Of Positions

1

Function And Business Unit

Audit DBN

Description

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

The audit manager has the operational responsibility to guide, manage and oversee the planning, staffing and supervision of audit engagements. Provides technical, audit operational, and audit quality leadership with a focus on professional skepticism. Demonstrates a strong tone and culture supporting audit quality through a commitment to maintain objectivity, professional skepticism, ethics and integrity. The audit engagement manager has the operational accountability and responsibility to drive audit quality in response to the needs of stakeholders and external regulators.

Portfolio Management

  • Adhere to the firm's process for audit client acceptance and continuance e.g. executing timely completion of the engagement set-up and annual client re-evaluation/continuance procedures
  • Monitor client service standards and takes action to improve poor audit quality service
  • Actively participate with the audit partner in the optimization and rationalization of our portfolio of clients
  • Lead/Manage multiple projects or programs, through the management of a team of professionals and possibly with the contribution of specialists
  • Take commercial and contractual responsibility for managing engagement billings, collections and identification of change order opportunities. Facilitate timely identification and analysis of potential change orders, discuss the change order opportunities with clients at interim periods during the year

Resource Management

  • Determine during the planning phase that the engagement team has the appropriate proficiencies, resources, tools and capabilities deployed to drive audit quality
  • Determine that the work performed by less experienced members of the engagement team is directed, supervised and reviewed by more experienced engagement team members
  • Superviseandreviewtheworkoftheengagementteambeingsuitablyinvolvedthroughouttheengagement
  • Develop, coach, mentor and share expertise with team members, providing stretch assignments to advance their capability
  • Take action to support the wellbeing of individuals in their team(s)
  • Adhere to the firms policies or procedures for staffing and resource allocation, performance management and engagement review evaluation of individuals within their teams(s)
  • Take a leading role in developing team members to their full potential promoting collaboration
  • Provide technical knowledge, direction and training to engagement team members
  • Determines that the audit engagement team undertake the appropriate training and coaching in line with member firm requirements
  • Work on professional development to maintain status and accreditation undertaking all mandatory and regulatory training as required by the due date
  • Keep up to date with technical developments in audit quality, audit and accounting standards, and comply with latest quality directives

Monitoring and Quality Initiatives

  • Determine adequate and timely planning by involving the audit partner. audit director, engagement quality control reviewer, and relevant specialists
  • Contribute to the development of the audit strategy, materiality, risk assessment, risk of fraud and planned audit approach, prior to commencing field work
  • Propose the most appropriate audit approach and audit workflow to be taken for the engagement
  • Adopt new approaches to improve audit quality including new audit methodology and technology tools
  • Determine that audit procedures obtain sufficient appropriate cumulative audit evidence to support the audit opinion in accordance with professional standards, applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • Focus on complex, high risk and sensitive technical issues, involving the engagement partner and the engagement quality control reviewer early in discussions and consulting with the Department of Professional Practice as necessary. Document the conclusion reached and the disposition of the consultation in accordance with firm requirements
  • Lead and coach team members on the exercise of professional skepticism including robust challenge, consideration of alternatives and disconfirming evidence
  • Lead the preparation of the proposed auditor's reports considering the proposed wording to be included in the Key Audit Matters section and the conclusions reached in formulating the auditor's report
  • Lead the engagement team's assessment of the significance and disposition of corrected and uncorrected misstatements identified and matters to be communicated to management and those charged with governance
  • Participate in consultation on matters involving differences of opinion e.g. with the EQCR or other personnel involved in the audit and document the conclusions arising from those consultations in accordance with firm requirements
  • Facilitate debrief sessions upon completion of and during projects to identify lessons learned and enhance future quality and commercial planning
  • Determine that the engagement files are assembled within an appropriate period of time after the engagement reports have been finalized and the engagement documentation retained is in accordance with firm requirements
  • Lead and coach the engagement team in:
  • Determining appropriate substantive procedures on significant accounts and risk areas and material non-significant account;
  • Coordinating with specialists and assessing the impact of specialists findings on the audit;
  • Completing tasks and deliverables to a high quality standard as part of client engagements -working to an agreed plan, budget, and quality;
  • Understanding of the importance of the work being completed and how it contributes to the audit overall;
  • Identifying and documenting risks, issues and conclusions -consulting with appropriate team members as necessary; and,
  • Keeping senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement

Skills And Attributes Required For The Role

  • Make sound decisions
  • Foster innovation
  • Apply a strategic perspective
  • Take opportunities to learn and adapt
  • Develop and motivate others
  • Build collaborative relationships
  • Drive quality
  • Act ethically and responsibly
  • Advocate for equality
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Manage multiple priorities
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities.

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

  • Registered Chartered Accountant (CA) SA.
  • Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Audit Manager.
  • Must have experience in working in a big multinational audit firm.
  • Must have completed SAICA Articles in an audit environment.
  • Must have own reliable vehicle.
  • Listed and PCAOB experience is advantageous.
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Senior Audit Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Network Recruitment - Finance Corporate

Posted 4 days ago

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Calling all CA(SA) Audit professionals that want to relocate to Saudi Arabia!

Reference: NPr000766-RJa-1

Duties & Responsibilities

Job & Company Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned audit professional. This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Our client is a medium sized audit firm that is a global household name.
Saudi Arabia is on a mission for growth and diversification with their "vision 2030" initiative which will see the Kingdom emerge as a global economic force, with leading world-class smart cities. This role is fully sponsored and will have you based in the heart of the Kingdom. Working in Saudi Arabia will offer you tax-free earnings in a welcoming and cosmopolitan environment.

The Successful Candidate will be responsible for:

  • People Management
  • Client engagement and liaison
  • Reporting to directors and Audit Committees
  • Coaching and training staff
  • Compliance and adherence to company policies and standards
  • Full audit cycle
Education
  • CA(SA)
Job Experience & Skills Required
  • 6 to 8 Years post articles experience

APPLY NOW!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Rochelle Jansen
Recruitment Consultant

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Senior Audit Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal PKF Durban

Posted 18 days ago

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An opportunity has become available for a Senior Audit Manager at our Umhlanga Office.

JOB PURPOSE :

  • To ensure the audits run effectively and efficiently
  • To ensure audit is performed in terms of the standards (IFRS / IAS / ISA / Co's act)
  • To manage the relationship with the client

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
  • Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to audit risk
  • Supervises audit team assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
  • Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk
  • Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
  • Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
  • Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable company and professional standards
  • Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA
  • A minimum of at least 4-6 years post article experience
  • Caseware knowledge advantageous
  • Technologically savvy

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

  • Ability to apply audit and accounting standards through practical application
  • Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
  • Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
  • Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
  • Reliability
  • Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as accounting, auditing and tax
  • Ability to flourish in a fast-paced and willing to adapt to change
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
  • Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
  • Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
  • Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises
  • Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
  • Executes effective and thorough application of all accounting and audit standards within assigned responsibility
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically
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Assistant Audit Manager - Audit Department - KZN

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Hire Resolve

Posted 18 days ago

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Assistant Audit Manager - Audit Department - KZN

Job Title: Assistant Audit Manager - Audit Department - KZN

Location: Kwa-Zulu Natal

Industry: Auditing and Accounting

Hire Resolve is looking for a qualified and experienced Assistant Audit Manager to join our client's team in Kwa-Zulu Natal (Durban or Pietermaritzburg). A vacancy exists in the Pietermaritzburg office of a national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors for a Manager to commence duties as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing of client portfolios from beginning to end
  • Managing of accounting clients
  • Tending to various tax matters on behalf of clients
  • Planning and execute external audit
  • Manage and lead audit team
  • Review audit file
  • Review accounting file
  • Finalisation of audits for partners review
  • Ability to liaise with clients
  • Must have experience in assessing staff performance and staff development
Requirements:
  • CA (SA)
  • SAICA articles completed at a South African auditing practice
  • Maximum of 2 - 4 years post-articles' experience
  • Caseware knowledge/ experience
  • Pastel knowledge/ experience
  • Valid South African driver's license
  • Own transport

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an exciting opportunity in the auditing industry, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Should you not hear back from us within 3-5 Business Days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Apply:
  • Send your CV to
  • Connect with Sonique Beetge via LinkedIn today!
  • Visit our website at

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Internal Audit Senior

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Pooven Chetty & Associates t/a Umnotho Business Consulting

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Senior Internal Auditor

Our firm's internal audit department is looking for eligible candidates for the role of senior internal auditor.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Must ensure that policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
  2. Must be committed to ensuring client services are met.
  3. Must portray a professional image at all times.
Desired Experience & Qualification
  1. Must have an Accredited B.Com Accounting/Auditing Degree or Diploma/B.Tech in Internal Audit.
  2. Experience in Internal Audit at Local Government Level.
  3. Must have a passion for internal auditing.
  4. Must have excellent MS Office skills.
  5. Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Must be well-spoken and well presented.
  7. Must have a Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel to other Provinces if and when required.

Advantageous:

  1. Member of IIA and currently pursuing the CIA designation.
Package & Remuneration

Remuneration will be dependent on experience and academic qualification. Separate Subsistence and Travel Allowances apply when traveling.

Interested?

Please respond to the advert or send CV's and copies of transcripts to

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Pooven Chetty & Associates t/a Umnotho Business Consulting

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Internal Audit Senior Durban

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Pooven Chetty & Associates t/a Umnotho Business Consulting

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Senior Internal Auditor

Our firm's internal audit department is looking for eligible candidates for the role of senior internal auditor.

Responsibilities
  1. Must ensure that policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
  2. Must be committed to ensuring client services are met.
  3. Must portray a professional image at all times.
Desired Experience & Qualification
  1. Must have an Accredited B.Com Accounting/Auditing Degree or Diploma/B.Tech in Internal Audit.
  2. Experience in Internal Audit at Local Government Level.
  3. Must have a passion for internal auditing.
  4. Must have excellent MS Office skills.
  5. Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  6. Must be well-spoken and well-presented.
  7. Must have a Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel to other Provinces if and when required.
Advantageous
  1. Member of IIA and currently pursuing the CIA designation.
Package & Remuneration

Remuneration will be dependent on experience and academic qualification. Separate Subsistence and Travel Allowances apply when traveling.

Interested?

Please respond to the advert or send CV's and copies of transcripts to

Company

Pooven Chetty & Associates t/a Umnotho Business Consulting

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