Experienced Auditors (EU Passport Required) at SAPRO

SAPRO is seeking an experienced Senior In-Charge External Auditor for an exciting international contract with one of our global clients.

This opportunity has two non-negotiable requirements:

• You must hold a valid EU passport, as the successful candidate will be required to travel onsite to Germany and Switzerland for several weeks during the engagement.
• You must have prior external audit experience within the Cannabis industry.

This is a unique opportunity to work on complex IFRS Group Audit engagements while collaborating with international audit teams across Europe.

• Contract Duration: November 2026 to April 2027
• Sector Exposure: Cannabis audit experience non-negotiable
• Software required: CaseWare
• Travel: Onsite travel to Germany and Switzerland for several weeks during the engagement.
• Location: Remote, with international travel as required.
• Language: German language skills are advantageous but not essential.

Senior In-Charge – Minimum Requirements

• ITC / Board 1 Pass (non-negotiable)
• Fully qualified CA(SA), CA(Z), ACA, ACCA or CPA 
• Minimum 5+ years' external audit experience
• Minimum 2+ years leading audit teams and managing engagements end-to-end
• Demonstrated external audit experience within the Cannabis industry (non-negotiable)
• Strong Group Audit experience 
• Strong IFRS knowledge 
• Experience planning audit budgets, resources and managing engagement timelines
• Proven track record reviewing workpapers and delivering high-quality audit files
• Valid EU Passport (non-negotiable), with the ability to travel to Germany and Switzerland for several weeks during the engagement

What you will do: 

Provide a broad range of fully integrated audit services for our global clients. 

• Provides timely, high-quality deliverables covering complex sections while overseeing fieldwork, coordinating deliverables from multiple team members. 
• Demonstrates a depth of knowledge of systems, methodology and can educate and redirect team members.  
• Leads the team through the engagement and prepares financial statements, related disclosures, and reportable conditions letters, focusing on quality and accuracy.  
• Actively monitors productivity, budgets and ensures adherence to work plan schedule.      

Behavioural requirements:  

• Proactive communicator. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to problem-solve and address issues in a timely manner. 
• High learning agility.  
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on a rewarding international audit assignment, we would love to hear from you.

Note:

• An EU Passport is a mandatory requirement for this opportunity due to international travel requirements.
• Candidates must be available for the full contract period from November 2026 to April 2027.
• Successful applicants are expected to have access to reliable high-speed internet when working remotely. This should be, at minimum, a fibre connection with a proven bandwidth of at least 50 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, with a latency not exceeding 30ms. The connection should remain stable during power interruptions.
• Audit experience and alignment to the Senior In-Charge level within SAPRO will be determined based on your audit exposure, technical interview and assessment.
• Working hours will depend on client requirements and may include overlap with the client's business hours.