Audit Supervisor

A well-established professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Audit Supervisor to join its Audit Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising audit engagements and overseeing the work of trainee accountants and audit staff. The role requires a strong technical accounting and auditing background, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high professional and quality standards.

The Audit Supervisor will work independently while maintaining daily communication with Managers and Directors.

• Supervise and oversee audit engagements from planning through to completion.

• Coordinate and oversee the activities and work of trainee accountants.

• Review statutory audits and ensure work is completed to the required standards.

• Supervise and review work performed by audit employees.

• Provide coaching, training, mentoring and motivation to audit staff.

• Conduct weekly staff briefings and communicate key priorities and requirements.

• Liaise with clients and maintain professional client relationships.

• Act as a link between Directors and employees, ensuring effective communication.

• Assist with planning and allocation of audit activities.

• Evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback.

• Identify opportunities for systems development and improvement.

• Assist with the compilation of business plans.

• Ensure compliance with the organisation's System of Quality Management (SOQM), policies and procedures.

• Ensure adherence to the Employee Code of Conduct and applicable professional and regulatory requirements, including SAICA, IRBA and IESBA Codes of Conduct.

• Attend to ad hoc duties and responsibilities as requested by Directors.

• BCom Accounting or BCom Auditing Degree.

• Completed SAICA Articles.

• CA(SA) qualification.

• Previous experience in an audit environment, with demonstrated supervisory responsibilities.

• Strong technical auditing and accounting knowledge.

• Experience supervising and reviewing audit work.

• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop junior audit staff.

R420000 - R480000