Engagement Quality Review Reviewer at BDO South Africa

Role Purpose:

The EQR Reviewer will review engagements that require an Engagement Quality Review prior to the finalisation of the audit report to ensure that the quality objectives of the quality review process are achieved.

The EQR Reviewer will be responsible for:

• Reviewing engagement files that require and engagement quality review. This will include the review of the annual financial statements;
• Attend meetings with the engagement partner and manager to determine the scope of the review;
• Present feedback to the engagement partner and manager;
• Collate findings of various reviews to present to the firm or remedial action and future learning;
• Collating and recording of recurring themes;
• Training of audit managers and trainees on recurring themes where necessary;
• Liaising with Learning and Development and File inspections department on findings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified as a CA(SA)/RA
• Minimum 4 years’ experience post articles

Competencies

• Strong technical ability.
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with partners and managers both verbally and written.
• Ability to communicate effectively with partners and managers under potentially difficult circumstances.
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth through research and attending courses relevant to role.
• Strong planning, organising, leading and control skill.
• People management (coaching and mentoring).