Job Description

Join our dynamic team in South Africa as an Audit Senior.Our client, a leading firm in the UK is currently looking for an experienced and qualified Audit Senior to join their offshoring team based in South Africa. As an Audit Senior, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional audit and accounting services to a diverse clientele.Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town (Hybrid)Contract Term: 12-Month Annual Renewable ContractWho we are looking for:
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already has significant audit experience working within an audit or a mixed audit and accounting role, and who is seeking to progress and personally develop in their audit careerResponsibilities:

• You will be a part of our audit team, providing an excellent service to a large range of corporate clients and business owners, of which circa 75% of the role will be working on statutory audits. The remaining time will be spent on year end accounts preparation and ad hoc advisory projects for clients.
• You will also have the opportunity to support our corporate finance team with live projects.
• Your work will be based at clients' premises, predominantly around Lancashire and Greater Manchester, and in our offices. We adopt a flexible working policy and so some time may also be spent at home.
• You will start by building on your existing experience, reporting to managers, directors and partners and by effectively managing teams to deliver high quality, efficient audits. Developing strong client relationships as quickly as possible will be paramount.
• You will start to have client contact from day one as well as working closely with corporate tax colleagues. You will also have responsibility for training and developing less experienced members of the audit team as well as identifying ways in which we can improve quality and efficiency.
• As your experience grows, you will be able to take responsibility for smaller audits and reporting direct to Responsible Individuals. Beyond that, we expect progression to be to Assistant Manager, Manager and beyond if this is how you wish your career to unfold.

Competencies:As well as some relevant experience in accountancy and/or audit, we'd like you to be:

• Keen to play an active role in a dynamic team and willing to contribute to the success of the team and the firm as a whole
• Passionate about providing great client service with a genuine interest in our clients.
• Great at communicating with people at all levels.
• Positive and resilient.
• Good at using your initiative and working under pressure.
• Motivated and well-organised.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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.
• Substantial experience in the full audit cycle within the Private sector
• Proficiency in working within a team on external audit assignments, from planning to fieldwork and completion stages under International Standards on Auditing
• Ability to work (with training) with key software such as Caseware (Audit and Accounts software), Inflo, and Datasnipper (Data Analytics)
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to maintaining a high level of quality service.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts, with the awareness of one's own limitations and when to seek assistance.

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