Job Description

• To support service / business area leadership in the implementation of strategic plan through the effective management of team/s. To support the Partner in delivery of services to / at client premises on specific delegated engagements / project.

Specialized Competencies

• Delivering on challenging Large & Complex audit engagements,
• Sustain Profitability,
• Proactively contribute to the business strategies of the firm in all aspects,
• Talent Management,
• Risk and quality Management.

Key Performance areas

• Strategic Impact: Supports the Senior Manager on delivery of designated engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
• Client Impact: External/Internal: Manages and maintains oversight of deliverables of team on client engagements.
• Operational Effectiveness: Communicates detail of Audit Engagement Agreement to teams and maintains level monitoring of adherence by all parties.
• Development/Growth of Team: Shares expertise and knowledge with team members and counselees on an ongoing basis.
• Budgets / Profitability: Manages engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.
•  Wining Business: Contributes to the regional and business areas winning business opportunities and targets, including contribution to Industry Manager initiatives and cross service line selling and collaboration.

Qualifications

• CA (SA)
• Minimum 2 years in an Audit Manager role with focus on FIST or Commercial clients
• Experience in client facing management role

Technical

• Fully competent in MS Office Suite and any other programs relevant to role
• Ability to operate office equipment such as fax, photocopier, printers, etc.
• Able to work as a team member and ensure that as a group all staff in a unit work together for delivery of best possible service to the department for which they collectively work
• Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent typing skills
• High competency in English communication, both written and verbal
• Good numeracy skills

Behavioural

• Professional demeanour
• High initiative and delivery focused
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to meeting tight deadlines
• Commitment to client service excellence
• Must be able to multi-task
• Ability to use discretion and deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner