Audit Senior

One of our clients, a mid-tier firm in the UK, is currently looking for an experienced and qualified Audit Senior to join their team based in South Africa. Location: Cape Town (Hybrid) or Johannesburg (Hybrid)Contract Term: 12 Month Annual Renewable Contract Job Overview:As an Audit Senior, you will manage, lead, and complete full audits from the planning phase through to the execution and finalization phases for various clients operating in multiple industries.Principal Objectives:Directly liaise with client staff and establish strong relationships with them.Manage the client's reporting requirements and ensure that any expectations and deadlines are met.Prioritize and plan work to meet the expectations of the client, managing any conflicting pressures by making the best use of time and resources.Work on complex and significant risk areas of the audit, prioritizing client work such that higher-risk or time-sensitive work is completed first.Assist and deliver high-quality audit and accounts work on client engagements.Key Tasks:Attend and play an active role in client planning and close-down meetings.Manage any manager and partner review slots and communicate progress made.Build both an internal and external network of specialists.Broaden your knowledge of the industry and proactively provide clients with timely insights and guidance.Carry out and support transactional work, management of the WIP, and budgets.Own and manage the engagement, including the budgeting process from start to finish.Lead the day-to-day management of the field team, including reviewing the work of colleagues.Delegate work to team members and work to develop and mentor junior staff.Support the production of the management letter and other reporting requirements.Own and review the financial statements.Provide both formal and informal feedback to junior staff in a timely manner.Key Tasks (General):Comply with and promote all company employment policies and procedures.Observe all health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment and highlighting any issues as they are identified.Ensure compliance with CPD requirements and proactively identify any training needs.Proactively seek feedback from clients throughout the work you're completing.Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested.Qualifications and Experience:Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with at least 1 year post-article experience in external auditing within the private sector.Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements - Major plus.Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing audit teams.Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff.Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and team members.Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities. Join us and make a significant impact on our client's success while advancing your own professional growth.