Audit Manager, PKF Port Elizabeth

Purpose of the role

• Managing an Audit Dept, which involves co-ordinating staff and work to produce a File and Annual Financial Statements for the partners. Purpose - to present Partner with clean audit file and AFS

Academic Qualifications Required:

• CA (SA)

Skills, Competencies and Experience Required:

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Managerial Skills
• Time Management skills
• Training skills
• Coaching skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Multi-Tasking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict Management skills

Competencies

• Academic/Technical Knowledge
• Professionalism
• Flexibility

Experience

• People management
• More than 3 years’ experience in audit

Required Computer Package Experience:

• Microsoft Office
• CaseWare
• Pastel
• Greatsoft (advantageous)

Key Duties and Responsibilities – Key Performance Indicators:

People Management:

• Manage and supervise audit engagements
• Plan and co-ordinate work for up to 25 audit clerks
• Responsible for Staff Assessments (SAICA Assessment Process)
• Counselling, coaching and training clerks
• Perform Disciplinary Procedures
• Review work performed by Audit Clerks
• Weekly staff briefing

Other:

• Plan for upcoming jobs and continuously adapt plans to take account of changes
• Report to Partners and monitor progress on their jobs  - act as a liaison between Partners and Clerks
• Meet with Clients regarding Audit/Accounting Issues
• Manage Client queries
• Communicate firm’s decisions to Audit Dept and feedback Audit Dept issues to Partners
• Perform specialist roles – Business plans, cashflows, tenders, Fraud investigations
• Calling over schedules
• Title Deed Searches
• Timesheet Review
• Organisation of accommodation, car hire etc for jobs

Work Complexity:

• Support Partners

Level of Independence:

• High level of independence

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