Reference: 5005 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements (IFRS for SME’s and Full IFRS)
Reviewing of Auditing (A-risk and normal), Review and compilation files for reporting to the director
Responsible to ensure audit quality and risk management in the review process
Assisting in the management of SAICA audit clerks and the TSR/PSR process timeously
Training of the 3 – 7 SAICA trainees – coaching as needed
Being the first point of contact for personnel queries relating to auditing and quality
Leading the team at the client in the absence of the director
Managing fees to the value of at least R3 million for the firm on an annual basis
Managing of the working capital – WIP and Debtors of all allocated clients
Dealing directly with clients and selling additional work
Project management of 3 audits or more at the same time
Supervision of the audit Personnel and projects
Liaising with the client on audit related matters
Assisting in personnel evaluation and feedback with the assistance of the audit manager
Report writing – Full reporting
Issuing and reviewing of all assurance related billings done
Ensuring that you meet the minimum billings hours

Qualifications:

BCom – Accounting or equivalent degree studied at SAICA accredited university
Completed SAICA articles at at least a similar or bigger firm as BVA
A meticulous and detailed person for the initial review on files to be performed
Must be able to take personal responsibility and to be pro-active
Outgoing and strong personality
Must demonstrate personal and time management skills in order to ensure deadlines are met.
Must be good at leading a team and persons from different backgrounds
High Technical ability (IFRS, Companies Act, International Standards of Auditing, Tax)
Good knowledge of external audit methodology
Caseware knowledge and experience is a benefit
Own transport and a valid drivers license is preferred
Travelling to clients, local and national will be required
Overtime will be required from time to time to meet client deadlines
MS Excel and MS Word literacy required at advanced level