Johannesburg: Audit Manager – Talent Pool posted by PKF Octogon

PKF Octagon is on a growth trajectory and we are building a talent pipeline for Audit Manager.

We are committed to finding the best candidates for roles we have available in PKF Octagon. Even though we always have positions opening we may not have your desired position available when we are in the process with you. The position may open at a later stage and as a way of ensuring that you do not miss out on an exciting opportunity with us, we are creating a talent pool that will hold all of your details. We will contact you in the event that a suitable position becomes available.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Must be a CA(SA)
• Must have 3 years of post-articles experience of which 2 year is in an Audit Manager role
• Strong knowledge of CaseWare
• Understanding of Greatsoft

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be required to handle (but is not limited to) the following:

• Plan, conduct and complete the audit function from start to finish, accurately and in a timeous manner.
• Set clear objectives and plan activities for each trainee accountant per audit.
• Ensure that each audit is completed in accordance with the budgets and deadlines set by the Partners.
• Ensure that each audit is conducted in a manner that creates a profitable outcome.
• Review audit staffs working papers.
• Ensure quality of output at all times.
• Ensure that the working papers are effectively prepared and finalised in accordance with the quality requirements.
• Produce Client Reports at the end of each audit.
• Ensure that the Client Reports are in line with the entitys reporting requirements, are relevant and accurate.
• Finalise each audit file in accordance with the required quality and standards and propose an audit opinion.
• At the end of each audit, ensure that the Client is satisfied with the way in which the audit was conducted.
• Management of staff
• Review Trainee Accountants SAICA LORs

Competencies required:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work well under pressure
• Logical and analytical thinker
• Persuasive, assertive and solution driven
• Strong customer focus and service delivery