Accounting and Audit Manager

Role Overview

Manage client portfolios, oversee accounting and audit engagements, and provide guidance to junior and intermediate team members. Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance and service delivery across a range of clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounting and audit clients.
• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping functions across client portfolios.
• Review and prepare annual financial statements.
• Plan, manage and review audit and assurance engagements.
• Review working papers and ensure audit files meet required standards.
• Perform and review tax computations and related compliance work.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE and other SARS compliance requirements.
• Review reconciliations, journals, management accounts and financial records.
• Identify accounting and audit issues and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Communicate with clients and address accounting, audit and tax-related queries.
• Supervise, support and review junior team members.
• Assist with deadlines and efficient completion of work.
• Maintain client relationships and contribute to overall service delivery.

Experience and Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree or relevant accounting qualification.
• Professional designation such as CA(SA), SAIPA, CIMA or equivalent advantageous.
• Minimum five years' relevant experience in an accounting or audit firm.
• Strong accounting and financial-reporting knowledge.
• Practical audit and assurance experience.
• Experience with tax and SARS compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good communication and client-relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios and deadlines.
• Previous supervisory or management experience advantageous.