Job Description

Audit Supervisor

At BDO, we believe in investing in our people to help them grow, both professionally and personally. The foundation of our business is strong relationship, with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and we work hard every day to make this a reality. Our commitment is to create unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities and our client's unparalleled support.





BDO's global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 91,054 people working out of 1,658 offices - and we're all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards





The Audit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that work is planned, executed and completed efficiently in accordance with the Firm's policies and procedures and keeps the Engagement Manager and/or the Engagement Partner informed of matters or issues which might impact on the audit opinion or any other matters of concern or opportunities from the audit.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that the audit planning is signed off before commencement of execution of the audit

Manage preparation of detailed budgets & staff allocation

Submission of task code request & approval of overruns.

Communication of deadlines and budget to staff


- Liaison with client and preparation of the schedule of audit requirements -


Perform function of principal client contact and take full responsibility for the client relationship management and ensure that all queries are solved timeously

Execution:

Review the draft financial statements and audit opinion

Attend & present at audit committee meetings

Attend and facilitate wrap-up meetings

Ensure that the files for archiving are done

Ensure timeous archiving of files

'Ensure signed financials are given to the Audit Administrator

Competencies:

Project Management

English proficiency (Verbal and Written)

Client interaction

Negotiation

Presentations Skills

Administrative Skills


Qualifications:


At least PGDA/CTA

ITC preferable

Completed 3 years SAICA training contract




The appointment will be made in terms of the Firm's Employment Equity Policy.



Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.