Assistant Audit Manager

SUMMARY:
Assistant Audit Manager
Our client is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to provide senior leadership within their Audit Department. This permanent position is based at the client’s offices in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, and offers an exciting opportunity for a qualified Chartered Accountant to advance their career in a dynamic and professional environment.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
• Completion of SAICA articles at a South African auditing practice.
• 2 - 4 years’ post-articles experience in audit or accounting.
• Proficient in CaseWare and
• Valid South African Driver’s License.
• Own transport is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audit Management

• Plan and execute external audits across a range of client industries.
• Manage audit teams throughout the audit cycle, from planning to completion.
• Review audit files and ensure quality control in line with auditing standards.
• Finalise audit engagements for partner review.

• Client Portfolio & Accounting

• Manage multiple client portfolios end-to-end.
• Oversee accounting clients and review accounting files.
• Attend to various tax matters and submissions on behalf of clients.
• Engage directly with clients to maintain strong professional relationships.

• Staff Leadership & Development

• Assess staff performance and provide mentorship and developmental guidance.
• Drive a culture of accountability, technical competence, and continuous improvement.
• Support in training junior staff and promoting team collaboration.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 26 August 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 19 September 2025.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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