JOB PURPOSE:• To assist with the effective execution of audits.• To ensure audit is performed in terms of the standards (IFRS / IAS / ISA / Co's act)• To work together with a team and ensure deadlines are met.GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to audit risk• Supervise junior audit team members assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables• 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• Manage assigned tasks in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient resultsGENERAL 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• Strong accountability skillsREQUIREMENTS:• Must have completed SAICA recognized degree• Completed SAICA articles• Auditor General Advantageous• Must have industry experience• Must have worked for a mid-tier firm• Caseware experience is advantageous• Candidates must reside in the Durban South or surrounding areas
