Audit Senior

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

One of our clients, a mid-tier firm in the UK, is currently looking for an experienced and qualified Audit Senior to join their team based in South Africa.

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid) or Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Contract Term: 12 Month Annual Renewable Contract

Job Overview:

As an Audit Senior, you will manage, lead, and complete full audits from the planning phase through to the execution and finalization phases for various clients operating in multiple industries.

Principal Objectives:

• Directly liaise with client staff and establish strong relationships with them.
• Manage the client’s reporting requirements and ensure that any expectations and deadlines are met.
• Prioritize and plan work to meet the expectations of the client, managing any conflicting pressures by making the best use of time and resources.
• Work on complex and significant risk areas of the audit, prioritizing client work such that higher-risk or time-sensitive work is completed first.
• Assist and deliver high-quality audit and accounts work on client engagements.

Key Tasks:

• Attend and play an active role in client planning and close-down meetings.
• Manage any manager and partner review slots and communicate progress made.
• Build both an internal and external network of specialists.
• Broaden your knowledge of the industry and proactively provide clients with timely insights and guidance.
• Carry out and support transactional work, management of the WIP, and budgets.
• Own and manage the engagement, including the budgeting process from start to finish.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the field team, including reviewing the work of colleagues.
• Delegate work to team members and work to develop and mentor junior staff.
• Support the production of the management letter and other reporting requirements.
• Own and review the financial statements.
• Provide both formal and informal feedback to junior staff in a timely manner.

Key Tasks (General):

• Comply with and promote all company employment policies and procedures.
• Observe all health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment and highlighting any issues as they are identified.
• Ensure compliance with CPD requirements and proactively identify any training needs.
• Proactively seek feedback from clients throughout the work you’re completing.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with at least 1 year post-article experience in external auditing within the private sector.
• Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements - Major plus.
• Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing audit teams.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and team members.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.

Join us and make a significant impact on our client's success while advancing your own professional growth.