Responsibilities
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Manage a portfolio of statutory audits from planning through completion, including timelines, budgets, and client communication.
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Lead audits through to completion, including final analytical review, going concern assessments, subsequent events, representation letters, and final file assembly/archiving.
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Identify, resolve, and appropriately escalate technical and practical audit issues to the Founder when required.
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Work directly on complex audits and/or specific technical areas as needed.
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Perform detailed reviews of audit files prepared by junior staff, ensuring quality, completeness, and compliance with auditing standards and internal methodology.
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Act as a “go-to” reviewer and engagement lead across multiple audits simultaneously.
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Maintain a strong quality-first mindset with robust documentation standards.
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Delegate work effectively to junior team members and oversee execution of audit programs.
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Coach and develop junior staff through on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing performance support.
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Support the Founder in managing audit workflow, resourcing, and continuous improvement of the audit function.
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Liaise with clients’ management to resolve queries, request information, and clear audit points.
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Communicate audit issues clearly and confidently to both clients and the Founder.
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Directly manages a team of 3–4 auditors (junior to semi-senior).
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Oversees multiple audit engagements concurrently.
Requirements
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External audit experience at Senior Auditor / Supervisor / Manager level.
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Strong practical capability in audit planning, execution, and file review.
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Ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client expectations effectively.
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Confident and clear communicator, able to engage with clients and escalate issues appropriately.
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Solid knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting (e.g., IFRS / GAPSME, as applicable).
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High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.
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ACCA (or equivalent) qualified.
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Experience reviewing audit files and taking responsibility for overall file quality (preferred).
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Prior people-management or informal team-leading experience (preferred).