Job Title: Assistant Audit Manager – Audit Department
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Firm Type: National Firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary:

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking to hire a Assistant Audit Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing audit engagements, client relationships, and staff performance within a leading national audit firm. This role offers exposure to a wide range of industries and the opportunity to grow within a professional and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil a senior management role in the audit department
• Manage a portfolio of audit and accounting clients from start to finish
• Plan, execute, and finalize external audits
• Supervise and lead audit teams throughout engagements
• Review audit and accounting files
• Finalize audits for partner review
• Oversee various tax matters on behalf of clients
• Effectively liaise and communicate with clients
• Assess staff performance and support their professional development

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• CA(SA) designation
• Completion of SAICA articles at a South African audit firm
• 2 to 4 years’ post-articles experience in auditing
• Proficient in Caseware and Pastel
• Valid South African driver’s license
• Own reliable transport

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• Excellent computer literacy
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates initiative and innovation under pressure
• Deadline-oriented with effective time management skills

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
• Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at [email protected]
• When applying via email please use "Assistant Audit Manager – Audit Department" as the subject line

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.