Audit supervisor

Shou; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Audit Supervisor to oversee audit engagements and manage trainee accountants. The role requires a BCom Accounting or Auditing degree, CA (SA) certification, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising audits, training staff, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or BCom Auditing Degree required.
• Completed SAICA Articles and CA (SA) certification necessary.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit engagements and coordinate activities of trainee accountants.
• Conduct weekly staff briefings and evaluate employee performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and HR policies.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Time Management Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communications Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Education

BCom Accounting

BCom Auditing Degree

Completed SAICA Articles

CA (SA)

Tools

MS Office

CaseWare

Greatsoft

Job description

Short Summary of the purpose of the role:

To supervise audits and other activities.

Academic Qualifications Required:

BCom Accounting or BCom Auditing Degree

Completed SAICA Articles

CA (SA)

Skills, Competencies and Experience:

Coaching Skills

Time Management Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communications Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Required Computer Packages:

MS Office

CaseWare

Greatsoft (advantageous)

Key Duties and Responsibilities Key Performance Indicators:

• Co-ordinate and oversee activities of trainee accountants
• Supervision of audit engagements
• Weekly staff briefing
• Evaluation of employee performance
• Liaison between directors and employees
• Planning
• Training, mentoring, and motivating employees
• Coaching audit employees
• Review statutory audits
• Supervision and review of work performed by employees
• Compilation of business plans
• Compliance with the firms System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.
• Compliance with the firms Employee Code of Conduct which consists of the firms HR policies, SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

Other duties:

Ad hoc duties as requested by the directors.