Durban North: Managing Partner/ Executive Director – CA (SA) posted by Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

• Lead the firm’s growth from an established base to a significantly scaled business over the next 5 years, through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
• Execute the group’s strategic vision while maintaining high standards of compliance, quality, and client service.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, accountable team.
• Strengthen and expand client relationships to support sustainable revenue growth.
• Uphold technical and regulatory excellence as the firm’s Registered Auditor (RA). 

Key Responsibilities
 
Leadership & Execution:

• Assume full accountability for the performance, delivery, and leadership of the firm.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable operational outcomes.
• Lead client-facing functions, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, value-driven service. 

Client & Business Development:

• Take ownership of key client relationships and overall client portfolio performance.
• Drive client retention, growth, and cross-service engagement.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including acquisition opportunities aligned to the firm’s growth strategy. 

Technical, Quality & Regulatory:

• Maintain the highest standards of professional, ethical, and technical delivery.
• Serve as (or become) the firm’s Registered Auditor (IRBA).
• Oversee compliance, audit quality, and review processes. 

People & Culture:

• Lead and develop teams across audit, accounting, tax, and support functions.
• Drive performance, accountability, and succession within the firm.
• Foster a culture aligned to excellence, collaboration, and growth. 

YOU MUST HAVE:
 
Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA (SA)) – essential.
• Eligible for or currently registered as a Registered Auditor (IRBA).

Experience:

• 10+ years post-articles experience within audit, accounting, or professional services.
• 5+ years in a Senior Leadership or Executive capacity.
• Demonstrated track record of driving growth, leading teams, and managing key client portfolios.
• Strong technical capability combined with commercial and strategic acumen. 

Personal Attributes

• Credible and confident leader with strong professional presence.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate strategy into results.
• Strong client orientation and relationship management capability.
• High levels of integrity, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
• Motivated by growth, performance, and long-term value creation. 

Compensation & Rewards

• Competitive executive-level salary and benefits.
• Performance-linked incentives aligned to growth and profitability.
• Equity participation / share-based incentives linked to long-term performance.
• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a multi-office professional services firm.