Audit Manger

Reference: NPr004416-OnkM-1

Lead the Numbers. Shape the Standard. Step into Audit Leadership. Duties & Responsibilities

A well-established professional services firm is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to take full ownership of audit and accounting engagements across a varied and dynamic client base. This role is ideal for a confident, hands-on professional who thrives in a leadership position and takes pride in delivering high-quality, compliant audit work. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for both technical excellence and people leadership . The role demands strong judgement, sound technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining consistently high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full audit lifecycle across multiple engagements, including planning, execution, review, completion, and final reporting, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with professional standards.

• Review and sign off audit files and deliverables, ensuring all working papers, financial statements, and reports meet IFRS / IFRS for SMEs, internal methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to audit teams, offering guidance on complex accounting and audit matters while maintaining high standards of risk management and quality control.

• Manage people, resourcing, and performance, including team supervision, coaching, workload allocation, scheduling, and formal performance evaluations.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact, presenting findings to senior stakeholders, and contributing to proposals, advisory work, and business development initiatives.

• Oversee commercial and operational aspects of engagements, including timesheets, work-in-progress (WIP), fee recovery, and continuous improvement of audit processes and internal controls.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA)

• Minimum of 7 years’ audit experience within a public practice environment

• At least 4 years post-articles experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise across audit, accounting, and compliance

• Proven leadership and staff development capability

• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills

• Clear, professional written and verbal communication

• High attention to detail with a strong quality-driven mindset

• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

Why This Opportunity Stands Out Join a stable, performance-focused firm where your expertise will be recognised, trusted, and influential . This role offers genuine autonomy, exposure to decision-making, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on clients, teams, and the broader business. If you are ready to step into a role offering scale, responsibility, and long-term career growth , we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your audit career and join a professional, supportive finance team.

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If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained for future suitable opportunities.

For more information, contact: Onkutlwile Mositi Researcher: Finance & Supply Chain Connect with me on LinkedIn:   linkedin.com/in/onkutlwile-mositi-a9531a204