Description:
A respected and well-established professional services firm is seeking a seasoned Audit Manager to take ownership of audit and accounting engagements across a diverse client portfolio. This role is suited to a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys driving quality, mentoring teams, and playing a key role in business success.Working closely with senior leadership, you will be trusted to manage engagements end-to-end while maintaining the highest technical and professional standards. You will have the autonomy to lead, the platform to influence, and the opportunity to make a visible impact.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the full audit lifecycle across multiple engagements, from planning and execution through to final reporting, ensuring compliance with professional standards. Review and sign off on audit files, financial statements, and reports in line with IFRS / IFRS for SMEs, internal methodologies, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and audit matters, ensuring strong risk management and quality control across engagements. Lead, coach, and develop audit teams, managing resourcing, workloads, performance reviews, and ongoing skills development. Act as the primary client contact, building trusted relationships, presenting findings to senior stakeholders, and contributing to proposals and advisory initiatives. Oversee the commercial aspects of engagements, including WIP, fee recovery, timesheets, and continuous improvement of audit processes.
Minimum Requirements:
CA(SA) Minimum of 7 years audit experience within a public practice environment At least 4 years' post-articles experience
Skills & Competencies:
Strong technical expertise across audit, accounting, and compliance Proven leadership and people-management capability Excellent planning, organisation, and deadline-driven execution Clear, professional communication skills Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Why This Role?:
This is an opportunity to join a stable, high-performing firm where your experience will be valued and your input will matter. Youll enjoy real responsibility, exposure to decision-making, and the chance to shape both teams and client outcomes with long-term career growth firmly on the table.
If you are ready to step into a role that offers scale, influence, and leadership exposure, we would welcome your application.
Apply now to take the next step in your audit career and join a professional, supportive finance environment.
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06 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za