The role will involve working as part of the audit team ensuring that audit planning, fieldwork, and completion are performed to a sufficient standard, ultimately resulting in the ability for the firm to sign audit reports, provide excellent service levels to clients, and assist in developing audit trainees.Contract Period: 12 months annual renewable contract.Location: Hybrid – Johannesburg or Cape Town.Role Overview:The goal of this role is to be a vital member of the audit team, ensuring that audit planning, fieldwork, and completion meet a satisfactory standard, enabling the signing off of audit reports.Key Responsibilities:Planning, executing, and finalizing audit and accounts preparation tasks according to internal protocols, ensuring high-quality and timely completion.Preparing and finalizing financial statements and tax computations.Presenting files to Business Advisors and Directors for review within agreed-upon timeframes.Developing and monitoring audit assignment budgets.Establishing goals for junior audit staff and overseeing their work on-site, providing on-the-job training as needed.Reviewing the audit work conducted by junior staff and offering constructive feedback for their professional growth.Keeping Business Advisors and Directors informed of work progress.Cultivating and nurturing positive relationships with clients.Taking ownership of continuous professional development to stay abreast of industry advancements.Qualifications and Requirements:Qualified Chartered Accountant CA(SA) with at least 1-year post-article experience in external auditing within the private sector - Experience working with Charities and Schools & AcademiesMust have UK GAAP/FRS102 experience.Substantial experience in the full audit cycle within the Private sectorProficiency in working within a team on external audit assignments, from planning to fieldwork and completion stages under International Standards on AuditingProficiency to operate essentially audit and accounting software - Experience working on IRIS would be a bonus - Software training will be provided.Self-motivated with a strong Ability to work (with training) with key software 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.