Audit Supervisor at Sheldon Recruitment

• Our client, an established Audit and Accounting firm with offices in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg, is seeking a driven and experienced Audit Supervisor to join their growing Audit & Assurance team.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional who has completed their articles and is ready to take greater ownership of audit engagements, lead audit teams and build strong client relationships.
• The successful candidate will play an integral role in planning, supervising and executing audit assignments, ensuring technical accuracy, quality assurance and the timely delivery of audit engagements within agreed budgets and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute external audit engagements in accordance with applicable auditing standards and firm methodology.
• Supervise audit teams, allocate responsibilities and monitor engagement progress.
• Review audit working papers to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with quality standards.
• Prepare and review audit findings, management reports and recommendations.
• Monitor audit engagements against agreed budgets, timelines and deliverables.
• Liaise directly with clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Address audit queries and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to junior and trainee auditors.
• Monitor the performance, productivity and development of audit team members.
• Ensure audit files are properly documented, reviewed and finalised.
• Participate in audit planning, opening and closing meetings, as well as client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant professional standards, legislation and internal audit methodologies.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting, BCompt or a relevant Accounting/Auditing qualification.
• Completed SAICA articles or equivalent professional training.
• 3–5 years' relevant external audit experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience will be advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting principles.
• Proven experience reviewing audit working papers and supervising audit staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Practical experience using CaseWare.
• Excellent report-writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel when required.

Advantageous Professional Qualifications

• Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA).
• Initial Test of Competence (ITC).

Key Competencies

• Strong technical auditing and analytical capabilities.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for audit engagements.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time-management abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach.