Durban: Audit Manager posted by PKF Durban

JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure the audits run effectively and efficiently
To ensure audit is performed in terms of the standards (IFRS / IAS / ISA / Co’s act)
To manage the relationship with the client

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to audit risk
Supervises audit team assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk
Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable company and professional standards
Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA
A minimum of at least 2-3 years post article experience
Caseware knowledge advantageous
Technologically savy

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to apply audit and accounting standards through practical application
Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic inquisitive
Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
Reliability
Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as accounting, auditing and tax
Ability to flourish in a fast-paced and willing to adapt to change
Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises
Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
Executes effective and thorough application of all accounting and audit standards within assigned responsibility
Ability and willingness to travel domestically
Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude

DIRECT REPORTS:
Audit Supervisors
Audit trainees