Audit Senior - South Africa

Overview

An experienced Audit Senior is sought based in South Africa to support the organization’s growing UK Audit team. This full-time role reports to the Audit Manager / Director and will be employed by Head Office while working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate audit work for UK SMEs, groups, and larger companies, under the direction of UK engagement managers.
• Coordinate with UK engagement teams; support junior colleagues; communicate audit queries clearly.
• Support audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and completion, ensuring clear and accurate working papers.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues and, where appropriate, clients.
• Review work and mentor trainees and junior team members as required.
• Deliver accurate work on time, aligned with applicable UK audit methodologies and quality requirements.
• Identify and escalate audit issues promptly and contribute to improvements in audit delivery.

Requirements

• CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, or a comparable recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• External audit experience in an accountancy practice, including responsibility for audit assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with confidence collaborating with UK-based colleagues.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Commitment to high-quality audit work and professional client service; familiarity with UK auditing and reporting requirements is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Clear career progression.

Location

South Africa – Employed by Head Office and working remotely.

Reporting Line

Audit Manager / Director.