External Audit Manager (Insurance or Asset Wealth Management) at SAPRO

Minimum Requirements

• At least 6 years’ relevant external audit experience in public accounting
• Fully qualified CA(SA), CPA, or international CPA equivalent
• Big 4 experience is essential
• Audit experience within Insurance or Asset Wealth Management sectors
• No more than 2 years out of external audit

Solid understanding of:

• U.S. GAAP
• PCAOB standards
• Strong grasp of technical accounting and financial reporting standards relevant to Financial Services
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, committed, and deadline-driven
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

As an Audit Manager, you may be responsible for:

• Leading audits from planning through completion, including review and sign-off on key sections
• Managing larger, more complex engagement teams, ensuring quality and client satisfaction
• Supervising tasks, budgets, and team deliverables
• Providing high-quality client service including planning, budgeting, and timely coordination of deliverables
• Mentoring and monitoring team performance, reviewing work for quality and technical accuracy
• Communicating confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA)