Senior Consultant Audit at Sheldon Recruitment

• Our client, an established Audit and Accounting firm with offices in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Consultant – Public Sector Audit & Advisory to join their team.
• This opportunity is ideally suited to an audit professional with strong exposure to Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) audits and experience working with government departments, municipalities, public entities and other public-sector institutions.
• The successful candidate will provide specialist audit readiness, financial reporting, compliance and advisory support, assisting public-sector clients to strengthen governance, improve internal controls, address audit findings and achieve improved audit outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist public-sector audit readiness, audit support and advisory services.
• Assist government departments, municipalities and public entities in preparing for and managing AGSA audits.
• Review annual financial statements and supporting financial documentation.
• Identify audit risks, control deficiencies and potential audit findings, recommending appropriate corrective measures.
• Assess compliance with PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other applicable legislation.
• Provide technical support on GRAP and IFRS financial reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Conduct internal control assessments and recommend improvements to governance and risk management processes.
• Assist clients with audit queries, management responses and preparation of supporting audit evidence.
• Review predetermined objectives and performance information to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare audit working papers, management reports, technical presentations and formal audit responses.
• Provide technical guidance and advisory support to finance teams and senior management.
• Support clients in addressing audit findings and improving their overall audit outcomes.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide technical guidance to internal teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant public-sector auditing and/or financial management experience.
• Proven exposure to Auditor-General (AGSA) audits and public-sector audit environments.
• Experience at Senior Consultant, Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level will be advantageous.
• Professional designation such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CIA or Registered Auditor (RA) will be advantageous.

Technical Expertise

Candidates must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of:

• Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) audit requirements.
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
• Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
• IFRS, where applicable.
• Public-sector financial reporting.
• Auditing standards and principles.
• Internal controls, governance and risk management.
• Treasury Regulations and applicable public-sector legislation.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage professionally with senior management and public-sector stakeholders.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Professional integrity, discretion and confidentiality.