Audit Manager at Auditor-General of South Africa

Job description

Requirement Overview

Is responsible to manage a portfolio of audits and to ensure that the quality the audits are effectively and efficiently managed within the allocated resource. To ensure that the audit reports are completed on time as prescribed by the PFMA and or MFMA.

To oversee that SAICA requirements for the training of trainee accountants are adhered to.

To assess the trainees on a regular basis by completing periodic reviews (every 2 months) and Development Need Analysis (every 6 months). Development areas must be identified and must be taken into consideration during the planning of the following 6 months.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Managing audits
• Provide on the job training to audit staff, in particular to under-performing staff. Give guidance on complex issues
• Review audit working papers on a regular basis
• Compile planning and reporting working papers relating to the audits
• Liaise with management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committees and audit committees
• Liaise with private audit firms relating to contract out audits

Administrative matters

• Attend to requests of the Senior Manager relating to the audits
• Attend to administration matters
• Approval of timesheets, S & T and leave

People matter

• Supervise the SAICA Trainee Accountant Training Scheme
• Maintain and enhance employee motivation.
• Manage audit teams’ performance and implement a culture of performance management.
• Assist in establishing the strategic direction of the component and manage teams by ensuring that they are aligned with the vision, mission and organisational strategic objectives of the Auditor-General.

Financial management

• Assist in identifying revenue growth opportunities within the component and optimise its operational expenditure.
• Assist with the formulation of a budget.

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualification and Experience

• CA(SA), RGA or ACCA qualification
• Minimum of two years at Assistant Manager Level
• Completed Articles

Closing Statement

• These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
• We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.
• Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities