Introduction
The purpose of a Junior Audit Manager is to oversee and ensure that audit projects run efficiently and profitably from inception to sign-off, by managing all the relevant stakeholders in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures. This role also ensures the accuracy of the audit work for which you are responsible, reports to and supports the Audit Partners, provides excellent client service, and develops the staff for whom you are responsible. The Junior Audit Manager further supports the Engagement Partner with clients’ commercial management and business development initiatives. Ability to speak Afrikaans will be an advantage.
Under the supervision of the Audit Partner, the Junior Audit Manager will have direct responsibility for a number of audit teams. Must have at least 4 years’ experience in an Auditing Environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role. Assume full responsibility for large assignments falling within his/her expertise and motivate and assist staff in professional and service development.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assume full responsibility for large assignments falling within his/her expertise.
- Supervise the engagement duties and the training of personnel assigned to the engagement.
- Supervise multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Be responsible for personnel scheduling, compliance with due dates, and monitoring time budgets of engagements.
- Adequately review all working papers and completed reports for compliance with firm standards.
- Resolve all problems before submitting the report for final partner review.
- Communicate firm policies and technical information to accounting and audit personnel through individual or group meetings.
- Motivate and assist staff in professional and service development.
- Represent the firm in professional and service development.
- Develop the firm’s reputation through conducting seminars, making speeches, writing articles, and similar activities.
- Assist the partner with practice development and management.
- Assign staff to the audit engagement, determining the number of staff and the level of experience required.
- Negotiate overruns and budgets.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures.
- Act as the principal client contact and take full responsibility for the client relationship, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
- Review draft financial statements for IFRS/SME compliance.
- Ensure appropriate audit reports are issued.
- Take ultimate responsibility for audit completion and sign-off, ensuring all relevant documents are reviewed and archived.
- Attend and facilitate wrap-up meetings.
- Facilitate the client invoicing process.
- Address situations before they become crises and develop solutions to avoid recurrence.
- Provide additional consultancy help and guidance to clients (where allowed).
- Participate in the development of ways to meet client needs and contribute to proposal delivery.
- Undertake wider office activities as required.
- Train SAICA trainees in assurance engagements with energy and commitment.
- Develop SAICA trainees into well-rounded professionals.
- Mentor SAICA trainees in achieving the professional competency level required for final sign-off.
- Act as a reviewer and evaluator for the SAICA Training Programme.
Desired Experience & Qualification
At least 4 years’ experience in an Auditing Environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role in a small or medium firm.
- BCom Honours Degree in Accounting.
- Registered with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant.
- Ability to deliver work that requires flawless accuracy and correctness.
- Ability to work independently without micromanagement.
Package & Remuneration
Between R20,000.00 - R60,000.00 (Depends on Experience and Qualifications)
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple engagements simultaneously.
- High energy level.
- Good judgement.
- Afrikaans speaking will be an advantage.
- Proven commitment to comply with regulations, policies, and processes.
- Knowledge of IFRS/SME & International Auditing Standards.
- Sound business English in verbal and written communication.
- People management skills with coaching and mentoring capability.
- Ability to train and motivate junior staff.
- Good project management skills and deadline-driven.
- Forward-looking with team-building skills.
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