• A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint an Audit Research Manager
• The main purpose of the role is to manage the central business intelligence (BI) and research function and provide relevant information critical to regulatory oversight of registered auditors, e.g. performing analyses of risks affecting registered audit firms and auditors to support the company and its related functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: BCom (Accounting) Hons (Or other relevant post graduate commerce/finance degree)
• Preferable: Chartered Accountant (SA)
• Minimum of 3 years of manager level experience in an External Audit Support within an Audit or
• Consulting Firm – responsible for research, risk intelligence and analysis (preferred).
• Understanding of Economics, Financial Reporting, Auditing and Risk management.
• Financial Market Research and Analysis Skills.
• Experience in drafting research reports, thought leadership publications and thematic reports.
• Data / Information Management.
• Data management tools.
• Project Management.
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Risk management experience. Working knowledge of international and local quality, auditing, assurance, and ethics standards.
• Knowledge of Power BI