Audit Inspector

SUMMARY:
Audit Inspector

POSITION INFO:

Join a dynamic team of inspectors and play a part in protecting the public and integrity of the auditing profession in South Africa. Contribute your external audit experience by performing robust inspections of audit firms’ quality control systems and audits.

REQUIREMENTS

• CA (SA) who trained in public practice (external audit).
• RA registration / Eligibility to register as an RA is advantageous.
• Private sector / IFRS audit experience essential.
• Senior Manager or equivalent position in a medium to large external audit firm.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in auditing and financial reporting standards.
• IT Audit qualifications, e.g. CISA, advantageous.
• Require an understanding and appreciation of the role in protecting the investing public.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Participating in the team planning and scoping of risk-based inspections.
• Inspecting planned audit engagements and firms’ quality control policies and procedures; discussing findings; consulting and preparing high quality reports in a timely manner.
• Preparing high quality inspection files with evidence of inspections in a timely manner.
• Participating in relevant projects

ATTRIBUTES

• Unquestionable integrity and objectivity.
• Excellent knowledge of the latest professional standards and pronouncements.
• A keen interest in auditing and the technical aspects of auditing.
• Comfortable in a digital world when working or inspecting relevant areas using IT/IS.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional maturity and attitude.
• Deadline driven with high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High level of maturity, self-motivated and able to work both alone and in a team.

WORK CONDITIONS

This is an out-of-office position as inspections are mostly performed at the premises of auditors or remotely as a result of Covid-19 lockdown regulations. Due to the nature of the job, the incumbent will sometimes have to travel outside of the Gauteng province.

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