Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments
• Audit assignment budget planning and management
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budget
• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters etc)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required)
• Propose billings and manage WIP
• Approve time-sheets, leave requests etc
• Maintain and build excellent client relationships
• Participate in business development efforts including targeting, lead generation, proposals etc.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of audit staff

Requirements:

• Qualified CA
• Minimum 3 - 4 years' post articles experience
• Experience in managing audit engagements of all sizes
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS and ISA; working knowledge of regulatory requirements may be beneficial
• Pro-active and solutions driven
• Team leadership and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to train, mentor and develop talent
• Adherence to principles and values
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Quality and detail orientation
• Customer focused
• Experience with CaseWare would be beneficial

Desired Skills:

• IFRS
• ISA
• Caseware

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Our client based in Cape Town is looking for an Audit Manager with an Insurance background to join their team.