Audit Technical Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide ad-hoc support to teams on informal queries relating to methodology, auditor reporting, EY policy, Companies Act issues, reportable irregularities, NOCLAR and other audit technical matters.
• Provide support to the consultation process as a Subject Matter Resource (SMR).
• An SMR works with audit teams to ensure the consultations they submit to an Approver are complete in fact pattern, appropriately researched, well documented and have a conclusion that you as SMR would concur with.
• Assist partners and managers with the application of complex risk management policies and procedures to resolve / manage arising risk matters through applying an understanding of global and local policies.
• Responsible for supporting technical ED, and ADs on all arising and urgent technical matters.
• Develop expertise in certain technical matters (reporting, JSE regulations, Companies Act, audit methodology, analytics (digital auditing) and/or Reportable Irregularities).
• Manage audit technical projects from inception to completion through appropriate project management of self and other technical resources (if required).
• Aid with the development of technical material including: Training material for in person and skype based training; Enablers, forms and template, guidance, and communications; Policy updates.
• Assist partners in responding to internal and external quality inspection findings and follow approval protocol for external inspection response submission.
• Assist partners and audit teams with root cause analysis process following external and internal inspections.
• Provide support to high risk / complex engagements (close monitoring clients) on their client level risk mitigation approach, monitor their progress against plan and prepare regular risk reports.
• Act as a risk approver in the client acceptance process.
• Present in-person and skype based training as required.
• Train and coach peers, managers and assistant managers in Professional Practice on technical matters through day to day interactions and reviews of work products.
• Build strong internal relationships within Assurance and across other services (Optional) Execution of complex audit engagements, managing risk and applying professional scepticism.
• Enhance EY’s brand positioning through strong external relationships across a network of external relationships through involvement on SAICA and IRBA committees as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• CA(SA)
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of ISAs, SAAPS and Auditing Professions Act
• Experience of the entire audit process
• Familiarity with IFRS
• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• 4 – 6 years post articles experience in an auditing environment
• Advantageous to have been in a part time or full time audit technical role in an audit firm.