Responsibilities:
- Managing a client portfolio to ensure that all client needs are adhered to within the stipulated deadlines by managing the planning of the engagement and assuring that the appropriate resources are allocated.
- Liaising with clients in relation to all necessary preparations and compilation of documents, concurrently seeking to sustain a productive working relationship with them and promoting their overall satisfaction.
- Guiding the assigned audit team by providing them feedback, reviewing their work and coaching them as and when required.
- Reviewing financial statements and other reporting documents.
- Ensuring that all numbers are accurate, regulations are complied with and that the firm is in line with all statutory requirements.
- Utilising and keeping oneself well-versed with audit technology and the applicable firm-related standard software to ensure that all engagement targets are attained and service delivery is enforced. Providing training in this aspect will be required.
- Attending meetings on an adhoc basis with clients and other team members within the Audit department and/or Directors.
- Understanding and being well-updated about the firm’s service lines and actively assess and present ways to apply the relevant knowledge and necessary services.
- Supporting or handling other functions in line with the job designation of an Audit Manager and its required skills set.
- A completed and successful ACCA qualification or any other recognized Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- A minimum of 4 years of progressive work experience in the audit sector with a reputable audit and accounting firm. Candidates with a Big 4 background and at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role will be given preference.
- Be proficient in GAPSME and IFRS reporting frameworks and preferably also in International Auditing Standards.
- Must communicate flawlessly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.