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 wrapup 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