193 Senior Auditor jobs in South Africa

My client in Umhlanga is currently looking for a Senior Auditor.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The successful incumbent will be performing mainly
auditing duties but at times will be performing accounting duties.

ROLE: This role is ideal for an individual who has recently completed articles and is looking to gain out of articles experience. The role involves audit engagements and assisting juniors and involves working with our existing (external) client base.

Duties and Responsibilities Auditing:
• Conducts full statutory audits on small to medium and large-sized firms in the private sector and public sector.
• Prepares financial statements for Sole Traders, Partnerships, Private Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts and group consolidations.
• Calculates taxes payable by Individuals, Companies, and Trusts.
• Advises clients on requested tax issues such as the treatment of VAT, Fringe benefits,
dividend tax issues, and research and development process.
• Liaises with the executive members of clients at the planning, during, and concluding
stages of an audit engagement.
• Drafts reports to management on internal control deficiencies, and other audit findings
and advises Management on the systems and processes requiring improvement.
• Audits critical audit objectives including risk assessments, expenses, income, statutory,
liabilities, assets and taxes.
• Monitors actual versus budgeted costs.
• Communicates and resolves issues that might impact the audit opinion with the
engagement manager & partner and client.
• Conducts audit of critical audit objectives including risk assessment, expenses, income, statutory, liabilities, assets, and taxes.
• Review audit files.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Ensures Audit files are closed off within 60 days for Partner to sign-off.

Accounting:
• Initiates and effects journal entries including relevant calculations and presentation of supporting documentation.
• Oversees maintenance of general ledger and related accounting records.
• Review payments’ supporting documentation.
• Prepares cash flow information, all balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
(including creditors, debtors, bank, stock reconciliations, VAT, payroll)
• Maintains the fixed asset register and wear & and tear registers.
• Assists with the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and
procedures.
• Performs job costing including variance analysis.
• Performs stock counts and reconciliation of variances.
• Assists with ad-hoc queries.

Minimum Requirements:
• BCom Accounting Degree (Non-negotiable)
• Completed SAICA-accredited articles (Non-negotiable)
• Experience in both the public and private sectors
• Exposure to international clients. (Advantageous)
• CaseWare experience (Advantageous).

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Auditor to join their team in Cape Town. As an Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting thorough and objective financial audits for our clients. You will collaborate with the audit team, analyze financial statements, and assess internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of auditing standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Plan and execute financial audits of client organizations to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
- Conduct risk assessments and develop audit plans tailored to each client
- Evaluate financial statements, internal controls, and systems to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement
- Collect and analyze data, documentation, and evidential matter to support audit findings and recommendations
- Identify and communicate audit issues, evaluate their impact, and propose realistic solutions
- Prepare audit reports, including executive summaries, findings, conclusions, and recommendations
- Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, insights, and best practices
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and changes in auditing standards
- Assist in the review and development of audit policies and procedures

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Certified Auditor or equivalent professional certification
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, financial regulations, and accounting principles
- Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Proactive mindset and commitment to professional development

Benefits:

• Salary negotiable

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lindy Du Plessis at Hire Resolve
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

My client in Umhlanga is currently looking for a Senior Auditor. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The successful incumbent will be performing mainly auditing duties but at times will be performing accounting duties. ROLE: This role is ideal for an individual who has recently completed articles and is looking to gain out of articles experience. The role involves audit engagements and assisting juniors and involves working with our existing (external) client base. Duties and Responsibilities Auditing:

• Conducts full statutory audits on small to medium and large-sized firms in the private sector and public sector.
• Prepares financial statements for Sole Traders, Partnerships, Private Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts and group consolidations.
• Calculates taxes payable by Individuals, Companies, and Trusts.
• Advises clients on requested tax issues such as the treatment of VAT, Fringe benefits,

• Monitors actual versus budgeted costs.
• Communicates and resolves issues that might impact the audit opinion with the

• Conducts audit of critical audit objectives including risk assessment, expenses, income, statutory, liabilities, assets, and taxes.
• Review audit files.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Ensures Audit files are closed off within 60 days for Partner to sign-off.

• Initiates and effects journal entries including relevant calculations and presentation of supporting documentation.
• Oversees maintenance of general ledger and related accounting records.
• Review payments’ supporting documentation.
• Prepares cash flow information, all balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.

• Maintains the fixed asset register and wear & and tear registers.
• Assists with the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and

• Performs job costing including variance analysis.
• Performs stock counts and reconciliation of variances.
• Assists with ad-hoc queries.

• BCom Accounting Degree (Non-negotiable)
• Completed SAICA-accredited articles (Non-negotiable)
• Experience in both the public and private sectors
• Exposure to international clients. (Advantageous)
• CaseWare experience (Advantageous).

1. Audit Planning:

   • Develop a comprehensive audit plan based on the organization's risk assessment and objectives.
   • Identify key areas of concern and potential audit scope.
   • Collaborate with senior management to ensure alignment between audit plans and organizational goals.

2. Audit Execution:

   • Lead and conduct audits of financial statements, operational processes, and internal controls.
   • Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of controls, risk management, and compliance.
   • Collect and analyze data to support audit findings and recommendations.
   • Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential areas of improvement.

3. Team Management:

   • Supervise a team of auditors, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring quality work output.
   • Foster a collaborative and professional work environment within the audit team.
   • Provide training and professional development opportunities to enhance the team's skills.

4. Risk Assessment:

   • Continuously assess the organization's risk profile and adjust audit plans accordingly.
   • Identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities that could impact the organization's performance.
   • Recommend strategies to mitigate identified risks and enhance internal controls.

5. Stakeholder Communication:

   • Maintain effective communication with senior management, executives, and relevant stakeholders.
   • Present audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
   • Collaborate with business units to address audit-related concerns and facilitate improvements.

6. Audit Reporting:

   • Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risk assessments, and recommended actions.
   • Ensure reports are accurate, well-organized, and provide meaningful insights.
   • Present audit results to senior management and the audit committee.

7. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Stay up-to-date with industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
   • Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

8. Process Improvement:

   • Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
   • Recommend process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit function.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience: 2-3 Years

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  Master's degree or professional certification

The CKH Group is looking for energetic auditors to join the Cape Town office. The candidates will report to the Audit Senior, based in the Cape Town office. The candidates will obtain exposure to auditing American companies under US GAAP. There will be opportunities to work on consulting engagements during off-peak seasons.

Description of role

• Provide a broad range of fully integrated audit services for our global clients.
• Plan and oversee annual and quarterly audits
• Perform effective risk and control assessments
• Complete audits on time and submit reports to auditing senior
• Present audit findings and find ways to increase compliance and efficiency
• Work directly, and develop relationships with, UK managers and partners

Experience

• Reviewing of Financial Statements (preparing advantageous)
• Good understanding of IFRS or another accounting framework
• Proven experience as an auditor, completed the SAICA training contract
• In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting
• Successful completion of external audit articles/learnership
• 0 to 2 years’ post articles/learnership experience in auditing, accounting or consulting

Personal ability

• Ambitious self-starter
• Solid work ethic and ability to self-manage
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work with people of different cultures
• Good communication skills, written and telephonic
• Excel – above average
• Fair understanding of an ERP system

Benefits:

• International exposure
• US GAAP exposure
• Travel to USA
• Work on USA listed companies
• Internet Allowance
• Paid study leave
• Sanlam Reality Plus membership
• Hybrid working model
  

Why CKH is the best choice?

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals:

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!
• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.

To execute IT audit projects, as part of the IT Audit team, overseen by the Group IT Audit Manager.

• Process Analysis (Narrative and Flowchart)
• Risk and Control Identification
• Risk and Control Matrix development and maintenance
• Participate in audit planning and scoping
• Audit program steps development
• Workpaper preparation as per audit programme steps
• Finding preparation and validation with control owner
• Follow up on remedial actions
• Analyse data and extract insights

• BCom/BTech Internal Audit, Accounting or Information Systems degree, or relevant BSc degree
• Member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or other relevant professional institution
• Progress towards CISA certification
• 2 - 3 years’ proven IT audit experience
• At least one year’s relevant work experience in a commercial or business environment
• Experience in executing cyber security reviews
• Exposure to COBIT, CIS, ITIL or NIST
• Experience in Data analytics using tools such as MS Excel, IDEA and PowerBI

• Familiar with Active Directory, SQL and Oracle databases, cloud environments, networks, endpoint protection and cyber threats
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A good understanding and experience in the application of accounting principles, financial assertions and the auditing of IT controls that support the financial control environment
• Good problem solving, multitasking and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Customer-centric with excellent interpersonal skills

• Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals
• Conveys information and communicates ideas clearly, concisely, and impactfully
• Makes timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to performance targets
• Displays honesty and integrity to inspire trust and confidence
• Interprets and simplifies complex information when resolving organisational problems
• Assesses and improves work processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and quality
• Leverages new technology to enhance productivity and support business growth

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace; it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers, and the teams behind the scenes. Are you with us?

Are you an individual that is eager and looking for the next step in their audit career? If yes, then this Auditor position may be suitable for you. Shift Pursuit is partnering with a respectful company in Pietermaritzburg to find an eager-to-learn and quick-thinking individual to support their growing audit department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Auditing financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Asses the effectiveness and adequacy of the company’s internal control systems
• Design audit procedures to detect and respond to fraud risks

Requirements:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree
• Completed SAICA articles
• Own transport

Ready to Apply?

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

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

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A Dutch audit firm is looking to hire an Audit Senior Associate and an Audit Associate to join their team in Pretoria .

This opportunity involves joining a newly formed support team in South Africa with a worldwide reach. Although located in South Africa, you'll collaborate closely with international team members, providing a unique chance to learn about Dutch accounting standards (GAAP), global auditing practices, and practical business operations in Europe.

The start date for this role would be 1 September 2025/1 October 2025.

Requirements :

• Qualified CA (SA) or AGA (SA)
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Experience with CaseWare will be highly beneficial
• Willingness to go back to basics to learn Dutch GAAP (training and support provided)
• Exposure to a broad range of audit clients across multiple industries
• Proven experience working across all financial statement line items
• Enthusiastic about international collaboration and maintaining high-quality audit standards

Salary and Benefits :

• Between R35k to R70k per month (depending on qualification and experience)
• Travel opportunities to the Netherlands (1–2 visits per year)