Junior Audit Manager

Junior Audit Manager

KZN

 
Our client, a well-established audit and advisory firm in Hillcrest, Durban, is seeking a qualified and ambitious Junior Audit Manager to join its leadership team. This role is ideal for a newly qualified CA(SA) with strong external audit and taxation experience who is looking to take the next step into a management position.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Audit & Assurance
  1.  Plan, execute, review, and finalise audit engagements. Attend client and engagement planning meetings for high-risk engagements.
  2.  Perform quality control reviews on audit files.
  3.  Attend final Annual Financial Statement meetings.
  4.  Conduct technical research and provide guidance on complex audit matters.
  5. Ensure compliance with auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and firm methodologies.
 
Taxation
  1. Review and complete various tax returns.
  2. Manage SARS audits, verification requests, objections, and tax queries.
  3. Prepare provisional tax calculations for management approval.
 
Leadership & Staff Development
  1. Supervise and mentor Audit Supervisors.
  2. Drive a high-performance culture within the audit department.
  3. Provide ongoing coaching, training, and technical development to audit staff.
  4. Review and approve Audit Supervisors’ timesheets on a weekly basis.
 
Client Service
  1. Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  2. Liaise with clients on technical, audit, and taxation matters.
  3. Provide practical solutions and technical recommendations.  
 
Minimum Requirements
  1. Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)] designation.
  2.  2 to 3 years’ post-articles experience.
  3.  Strong external auditing experience.
  4.  Strong taxation experience.
 
Apply online or email CVs to uvashna@proappoint.co.za
 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted