Audit Senior / Super Senior

• To assist with the effective execution of audits run as a senior.
• To ensure audit is performed in terms of the standards (IFRS / IAS / ISA / Co's act)
• To work together with a team and ensure deadlines are met.

• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to audit risk
• Supervise junior audit team members assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
• Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable company and professional standards
• Manage assigned tasks in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

• Ability to apply audit and accounting standards through practical application
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
• Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
• Reliability
• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as accounting, auditing and tax
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced and willing to adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and ensure successful results
• Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
• Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
• Executes effective and thorough application of all accounting and audit standards within assigned responsibility
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong accountability skills

• Must have completed SAICA recognised degree
• Completed SAICA articles
• Auditor General Advantageous
• Must have industry experience
• Must have worked for a mid-tier firm
• Caseware experience is advantageous

PKF Durban