Audit Manager - National B

About the role

The Auditor-General is seeking an experienced, results-driven Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of audits and manage several audit teams across the full audit lifecycle, from planning and execution to reporting. The role delivers high-quality, value-adding audits that comply with auditing standards and legislation, supports the AGSA strategy and strengthens accountability and governance in the public sector. It is a permanent position based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities

• Audit planning: research the auditee's environment and risks, agree audit objectives, approach and focus areas, select and scope the audit team, allocate resources and set deadlines, and hold entrance engagement meetings with auditee management.
• Audit execution: monitor progress and budget, review working papers and train team members, liaise with auditee management through audit steering and audit committees, and track uncorrected misstatements.
• Audit reporting: review the audit and management report against quality standards, help the Senior Manager respond to questions, update ASMIS, and review communication of findings and requests for information.
• Stakeholder engagement: build partnerships with auditees, prepare presentations for SCOPA and parliamentary committees, and liaise with private audit firms on contract-out audits.
• People management: build a talent pipeline, manage performance, provide coaching and mentorship, and ensure trainees get sufficient exposure to audit components.
• Financial management: contribute to the centre budget, monitor recoverability, follow up with debtors, and manage project budgets, billing and collections.

Required profile

• CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification.
• Completed articles (3 years).
• Two years of work experience as an Assistant Manager.
• Advantageous: prior experience developing and implementing data analytics; experience in complex taxation, financial instruments and technical audit environments; knowledge of IFRS; experience with MFMA and PFMA; implementation of CAATS; preferably registered with SAICA as an assessor.

Applications are made through the AGSA careers site; only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and the appointment is subject to security clearance, reference checks and a competency assessment.