The Audit Manager leads audit engagements to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. This role combines technical auditing expertise with team leadership to deliver high-quality audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and South African regulations.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop risk-based audit plans aligned with ISA requirements

• Lead complex audit engagements (financial services, listed entities)

• Implement data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA) for audit testing

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Review IFRS-compliant financial statements

• Ensure adherence to Companies Act and JSE Listings Requirements

• Evaluate tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, Corporate Income Tax)

3. Team Leadership & Development

• Manage audit teams (seniors, juniors, and trainees)

• Conduct performance reviews and training on latest auditing standards

• Mentor SAICA trainees through their professional development

4. Client Relationship Management

• Serve as primary client contact for audit matters

• Present audit findings to boards and audit committees

• Advise clients on internal control improvements

5. Quality Control & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with firm-wide quality control procedures

• Identify fraud risks and control weaknesses

• Implement anti-money laundering (AML) audit procedures

6. Technology & Innovation

• Utilize audit management software (CaseWare, TeamMate+)

• Apply AI-driven audit analytics for anomaly detection

• Automate audit workflows to improve efficiency

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Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

✅ Auditing Standards: ISA, IIA, King IV Corporate Governance
✅ Financial Reporting: IFRS, GRAP (for public sector)
✅ Data Analytics: Power BI, SQL, Python (for audit automation)
✅ Risk Assessment: COSO, ISO 31000
✅ Tax Knowledge: Income Tax Act, VAT Act

Soft Skills

✔ Leadership – Managing multi-level audit teams
✔ Critical Thinking – Identifying control gaps
✔ Communication – Presenting complex findings clearly
✔ Project Management – Delivering audits on time and budget

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Qualifications & Certifications

Mandatory:

• CA(SA) or equivalent (ACCA, CIA)

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles

• 5+ years post-articles audit experience

Preferred:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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Experience Requirements

• Audit Manager: 4-6 years (leading engagements)

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