IntroductionThe purpose of a Junior Audit Manager is to oversee and ensure that audit projects run efficiently and profitably from inception to sign-off, by managing all the relevant stakeholders in accordance with the Firm's policies and procedures. Also ensuring accuracy of the audit work for which you are responsible, to report to and support the Audit Partners, provide excellent client service and to develop those staff for whom you are responsible. The Junior Audit Manager further supports the Engagement Partner with clients' commercial management and business development initiatives. Ability to speak Afrikaans will be an advantage.Under the supervision of the Audit Partner, you will have direct responsibility for a number of audit teams. Must have at least 4 years' experience in an Auditing Environment, of which a minimum of 2 years in a management role. Assume full responsibility for large assignments falling within your expertise. Motivate and assist staff in professional and service development.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssume full responsibility for large assignments falling within your expertise.Supervise the engagement duties and the training of personnel assigned to the engagement.Supervise a number of engagements at one time.Be responsible for personnel scheduling, compliance with due dates, and monitoring time budgets of engagements.Adequately review all working papers and completed reports for compliance with firm standards.Resolve all problems before submitting the report for final partner review.Communicate firm policies and technical information to accounting and audit personnel through individual or group meetings.Motivate and assist staff in professional and service development.Represent the firm in professional and service development.Develop the firm's reputation through conducting seminars, making speeches, writing articles, and similar activities.Assist partner with practice development and practice management.Assign staff to the audit engagement, determining the number of staff and the level of experience required.Negotiate overruns and budgets.Oversee and ensure that all project activities comply with the firm's policies and procedures.Perform the function of principal client contact and take full responsibility for the client relationship.Review the draft financial statements and ensure that they are IFRS/SME compliant.Ensure that an appropriate audit report is issued.Ultimate responsibility for bringing the audit to completion, ensuring all relevant finalization documents have been completed, reviewed, and archived.Attend and facilitate wrap-up meetings.Facilitate the client invoicing process.Address situations before they become crises and develop solutions to avoid recurrence.Provide additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis (where allowed).Participate in the development of ways to meet client needs and contribute to proposal delivery.Undertake wider office activities, as required.Train SAICA trainees in respect of assurance engagements with energy and commitment.Develop SAICA trainees to become well-rounded professionals in the workplace.Mentor SAICA trainees in achieving the professional competency level required for final sign-off.SAICA Training Programme – act as a reviewer and evaluator.Desired Experience & QualificationAt least 4 years' experience in an Auditing Environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role in a small or medium firm.BCom Honours Degree in Accounting.Registered with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant.Ability to deliver work that requires flawless accuracy and correctness.Ability to work independently without being micromanaged.Package & RemunerationBetween R20 000.00 - R60 000.00 (Depends on Experience and Qualifications).Ability to multitask and work on more than one engagement at a time.High energy level.Good judgement.Afrikaans speaking will be an advantage.Proven commitment to comply with regulations, policies, and processes.Knowledge of IFRS / SME & International Auditing Standards.Sound business English in verbal and written communication.People management skills with coaching and mentoring capability.Ability to train and motivate junior staff.Good project management skills and deadline driven.Forward-looking with team-building skills.
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