Audit Manager

Duties:

Quality, Delivery & Compliance

• Finalise financial statements and audit engagements on budget and within deadline
• Ensure work produced is accurate, reliable and trusted by clients
• Sign off financial statements where required
• Maintain full responsibility for quality control across all engagements
• Review trainee assessments proficiently and sign off on time
• Pre‑empt issues and discuss concerns with the director before problems develop
• Uphold high standards of attention to detail
• Proven capability in accounting and auditing disciplines

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Maintain satisfied clients through consistent delivery and professional conduct
• Relate courteously to a wide range of clients, from business owners with basic accounting knowledge to highly qualified professionals
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the director
• Represent the firm professionally in all client interactions

Leadership, Training & Team Development

• Oversee the audit and accounting department with 5–7 SAICA trainees
• Guide trainees and staff to become skilled in their roles and progress into senior positions
• Review trainee output, provide feedback and support their professional development
• Take responsibility for juniors and their quality of work
• Demonstrate a passion for training others
• Spend time with team members reviewing their work and teaching, without becoming bogged down in detail
• Report directly to the director

Operational Management

• Drive deadlines and budgets across all engagements
• Maintain resilience to see jobs through under pressure or during personal challenges
• Demonstrate the ability to recover from setbacks and improve performance
• Ensure smooth departmental functioning and workflow oversight