Audit Manager at Moore South Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• Moore Midlands is looking for a Manager in their Audit Division.  Successful candidates will need to manage the operation of our System of Quality Management (SoQM) based on International Standard of Quality Management (ISQM1). ISQM1is a global standard that requires audit firms to identify and respond to quality risks as part of a firmwide system of quality management.
• The role requires high standards in terms of service quality, technical competence and needs a confident, effective individual who can communicate across a diverse team. The successful candidate will also be responsible for building strong client relationships.
• Candidates will need to deliver on standard role-related administrative tasks and strict statutory requirements.
• Moore delivers expert audit, assurance, tax, accounting and consulting services to clients in almost every sector, including listed companies.  The network has 15 independent member firms across South Africa and is part of one of the largest global networks of firms in the world, Moore International.

Minimum Requirements    

• Like everyone else, we’re looking for proactive, self-motivated team players. That’s a given. But we’re also looking for confident all-rounders with an interest in nurturing and coaching young talent and developing business relationships.  Successful candidates will be able to operate and lead effectively in a busy team, juggling multiple assignments, deadlines and competing priorities. Your high standard of ethics, integrity and values will also set you apart.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Qualified or eligible to register as a CA(SA)
• Completion of SAICA Training contract – Audit & Assurance elective
• Excellent knowledge of the ISA’s
• Excellent knowledge of auditing standards, IFRS and IFRS for SME’s.
• Working knowledge of SAICA, IRBA and other applicable Professional Codes of Conduct
• Knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office and CaseWare.
• Proficient in CaseWare working papers
• Have played an active role in reviewing juniors’ work and providing on-the-job training
• Strong tax knowledge
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
• 1-year post articles experience
• Sound ethical values required
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities    

• You support firm management by conducting risk assessment and overseeing the ongoing operation of controls. As a contact point for the firm, you will obtain an in-depth understanding of the firm’s SoQM processes and controls and interact with various departments and the global network.
• You will have the opportunity to shape processes in our growing team, and follow regular SoQM methodology training and reporting requirements of the Moore Network.
• Ensure the audit team complies with policies, audit approach, auditing standards and regulations and appropriately identify, address and mitigate client, engagement and audit risks
• Recommend internal audit controls for effective management
• Integrate best practices into the audit programs
• Lock down files on time
• Nurtures and guides team members and shares expertise and knowledge on an ongoing basis
• Formal internal training done as required
• Provide guidance to audit teams
• Acts as a role model and inspires others to embrace and live the values