Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Quality Manager to join their team.
Academic Qualifications Required: BCom degree with completed SAICA articles.
CTA or CA(SA) qualification (advantageous).
Experience: Completed SAICA articles with an auditing background.
Computer Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office .
Experience with Caseware and Caseware Audit International .
Advanced knowledge of Excel (advantageous for reporting purposes).
Familiarity with Greatsoft (advantageous).
Skills, Competencies, and Experience Required: Skills: Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and training skills.
Proficiency in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and interpersonal relations.
Extensive background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
In-depth knowledge of independent reviews, IAS, IFRS, ISA, and the SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Code of Professional Conduct.
Knowledge of SAICA & IRBA Continuing Professional Development Policies.
Familiarity with ISQM 1 and ISQM 2 and SAAPS, especially SAAPS 3.
High attention to detail and policy drafting skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Uphold and manage quality standards across all departments.
Assist in establishing, maintaining, and improving the firm's quality management system.
Identify and mitigate additional quality risks.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement remedial action plans.
Monitor ISQM compliance and perform engagement/internal quality reviews.
Review high-risk engagement files and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Assist with internal and external network reporting requirements.
Perform quality checks on IRBA fee declaration documents.
Draft and update policies, prepare working paper templates, and maintain quality registers.
Guide the process for retention and assembly of engagement files.
Monitor and track reportable irregularities submission and timeframes.
Manage the firm's System of Quality Management and Forms on the Intranet.
Assist with training, content preparation, and CPD monitoring.
Stay updated on new developments, technical updates, and legislation changes.
Support the audit or independent review department as needed.
Ambassador Responsibilities: Serve as the interactive contact with the Global Team.
Manage communication and updates on the Global Portal.
Encourage colleagues to engage with the Hub platform.
Provide feedback and support for Ambassador initiatives.
FICA Compliance Responsibilities: Ensure FICA compliance and employee awareness of reporting requirements.
Report irregularities and maintain required documentation.
Submit required documentation and report activities to the FIC site.
Reporting Requirements: Benchmarking, reporting on statistics, and providing requested information.
Fee calculation, maintaining submission of statistical reports.
Work Complexity: Guidance provided by the quality consultant.
Level of Independence: A high level of independence is expected.