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 firm’s 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 Consultant and 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
Competencies
Computer literacy
Ethical behaviour and adhere to fundamental principles of: 1) Integrity
- Objectivity
- Professional competence
- Due care
- Confidentiality
- Professional behaviour
Experience
General administrative experience
Experience in an audit firm will be advantageous
Required Computer Packages:
Microsoft Office
Excel advanced (compulsory)
GreatSoft (advantageous)
Key Duties and Responsibilities – Key Performance Indicators:
• Compiling IRBA fee list from GreatSoft reports and other registers.
• Assisting with the IRBA fee reconciliation.
• Assisting the Quality Consultant with the Rotation schedule.
• Maintaining Locking lists.
• Maintaining Archiving lists.
• Perform follow-ups on files due soon for locking/archiving.
• 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.
• Assist with the compilation of late locking letters.
• PI scores follow-up.
• Modified reports list capturing.
• Filing Modified reports.
• Updating Reportable Irregularity register.
• Updating Communications register.
• Updating the CPD register for the CA’s.
• Assisting with the upkeep of the Training attendance registers.
• Updating and maintaining other relevant registers kept for quality purposes.
• Capturing Master updates onto GreatSoft.
• Engagement letter and Client acceptance form follow-ups.
• Adding/updating 800 codes on GreatSoft.
• Updating spreadsheets relating to the different master updates.
• Ensuring all 600/700/800 codes are not ticked for processing.
• Ensuring all client data on GreatSoft is consistent.
• Opening and linking task codes on GreatSoft.
• WIP adjustments.
• Assist the Quality Consultant and Quality Manager with ad hoc tasks.
• Release for reception.
• Capturing receipting if the receptionist is not available.
• Capturing timesheets – disbursements. • Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firm’s Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firm’s HR policies, SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.
Other duties:
Ad hoc duties as requested by Directors and Managers or other relevant personnel.
Level of Independence:
Work independently after guidance has been provided by the Quality Consultant or Quality Manager