Audit Senior at Moore South Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• Situated in the picturesque Eastern Cape, between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay, Moore Jeffreys Bay is perfectly situated to service this ever-growing coastal region.
• Our firm is growing and we are expanding our team! The Moore Jeffreys Bay experience is an experience that last a life time! Join the experience to ensure you don't miss out on ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning through our Moore Global leadership initiatives and and a supportive culture that is tailored according to your coaching needs.

Minimum Requirements    

Experience required:

• Completed SAICA Training contract – Audit & Assurance elective
• Preparation of IFRS and IFRS for SME’s annual financial statements
• Knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office and Caseware.
• Minimum level of Education/ Qualifications Required:
• SAICA accredited Degree

Personal Qualities:

• Strong leadership ability
• Set high standards in regards to quality of work
• Strong sense of integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Structured and systematic

Duties and Responsibilities    

Main Purpose of Position:

• The primary focus will be to lead audit teams and/or independently complete assignments and provide on-the-job guidance and training to the trainees.

Position Overview:

• Full audit function from planning to finalisation; taxation, statutory functions and client relations.
• Liaise with managers to ensure assignments are properly planned and everyone on the team understands their responsibilities in terms of the audit.
• Assist managers in compiling budgets and communicate budget to the team.
• Proactively arrange planning meetings, ensure the whole team understands client service objectives, risk areas, the client’s business, relevant deliverables and deadlines.
• Be familiar with relevant legislation applicable to each audit.
• Complete sections of the audit that are assigned, and ensure the team members complete their allocated sections within set deadlines at the required standard.
• Prepare report points to be included in the final management letter, prepare the management letter, as well as external and internal risk management documentation.
• Ensure all queries have been adequately cleared.
• Provide detailed feedback to managers on actual time spent versus budget and reasons for overruns.
• Wrap up the audit file within set deadlines.

Closing Date    

• 2025/12/21