Audit Technical Manager - PKF South Africa

The Audit Technical Manager plays a crucial role in improving quality within our network and in our firms quality endeavours. The individual with the direction and supervision of the PKF SA Technical Committee, supports the network in adhering to the applicable professional and legal requirements.

Requirements

• CA (SA) who trained in public practice (external audit).
• At least, four years post qualification/articles experience.
• Experience as a Manager/Senior Manager or equivalent in an external audit firm.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in auditing and financial reporting standards.
• IT Audit qualifications and experience, e.g., CISA, advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

• Performing research and preparing recommendations to the Technical Committee on topical auditing matters.
• Preparing guidance for the network on audit technical matters.
• Preparing and/or updating relevant auditing templates or working paper.
• Performing audit technical consults within the network.
• Regular interactions with member firms and discussing topical auditing matters with the engagement partners and leadership of the member firms.
• Driving matters to conclusion.
• Preparing high quality guidance documents/written reports.
• Participating in relevant network related quality initiatives/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.