Sagen Advisory Pty Limited Recruitment 2023/2024

Medium-sized audit firm, part of a global network with a strong international brand, offering a variety of assurance, accounting and consulting services. The firm services a diverse range of clients from individuals to large corporates, in the private and public sectors.

Great opportunity for an Audit Manager or Assistant Audit Manager to join this medium-sized accounting and audit firm in the Garden Route. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a practice with a long-term overview. The firm provides a wide range of services to clients including external audit, internal audit, accounting services, taxation, estate planning, and administration, company secretarial, and payroll.

The ideal candidate will have completed SAICA articles, passed both the board exams (ITC and APC), and have supervisory experience. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate that wants to relocate and establish themselves in the Garden Route. Thus, a candidate with the intention of a long-term commitment would be viewed favorably. Candidates with less experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply and will be taken into account for more junior assurance roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters, etc.)
• Propose and finalize audit opinions.
• Audit assignment budget planning and management.
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to the budget.
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign off.
• Perform tax return reviews.
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments.
• Ensure audit planning documentation is completed.
• Approve time-sheets.
• Perform billings and manage WIP.
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff.
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required).

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant / CA(SA).
• BAccounting, BCom Accounting, BCompt or equivalent CA(SA) stream degree.
• Completed SAICA articles.
• 1+ post articles experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, Excel, and Word.
• Experience in compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Own transport, a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans).

Additional requirements:

• Initiative / pro-activity.
• Team leadership.
• Ability to develop talent.
• Adherence to principles and values.
• Writing and reporting skills.
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills.
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Quality and detail orientation.
• Customer focused.
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Results-driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives.

Remuneration:

• R25,000 to R40,000 pm, depending on experience.