Purpose Statement

• Responsible for the management and documentation of end-to-end audit preparation processes, and the provision of support for the auditing of financial statements.

Qualifications

• B Comm / B Comm (Hons) with 3 years’ post articles (SAICA signed off) experience
• NQF Level 8
• CA (SA) ACCA of CIA will be an added advantage

Experience

• Previous work experience with the AGSA would be an added advantage
• Proven track record of leading and liaison for AGSA audits will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years external and internal audit management experience
• Proven tack record of preparing audit files that are IFRS, PFMA and Companies Act compliant annual financial statement
• Proven track record of designing and implementing systems of control, ultimately leading to a positive audit outcome
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS, PFMA, Companies ACT and other public sector legislation
• Ability to operate in a highly pressurised environment, with quick turnaround times
• Ability to deal with complex matters and provide integrated solutions
• Experience with Draftworx or CaseWare in preparing working papers and annual financial statements will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end audit preparation processes, while ensuring adherence to established timelines
• Document end-to-end audit preparation processes, including month-end financial accounting procedures for training and capacitation of the financial accounting business unit and ultimate implementation
• Maintain accurate and organised records (manual and electronic) of account balance and transaction working papers and documentation following best practice and established audit file preparation standards and protocols
• Assist the SABS with pre-audit preparation and project management
• Manage and guide with reconciliation of sub-ledger control accounts to GL accounts
• Manage and guide with reconciliation of GL account balances as well as reconciliations to working papers
• Ensure alignment of electronic and manual audit files to approved and publish annual financial statements before submission to relevant treasury, shareholders, AGSA and SNG Grant Thornton
• Liaise with external auditors during the audit process and provide necessary support for the audit of financial statements
• Analysis and updating of audit workpapers and ensuring consistent treatment with prior year audited working papers or adherence to new accounting requirements
• Prepare accounting, finance and operational personnel for the audit process
• Assist with liaison to auditors and key stakeholders to provide audit support through each phase of the audit, working along with the SFA
• Ensure the audit requests provided to auditors are accurate, complete, and have been reviewed and approved prior to submission to auditors
• Assist in addressing all findings raised by the AGSA, SNG Grant Thornton and internal audit department
• Assist IFRS specialist with identifying and applying intercompany reconciliations, ensuring consistent treatment from the prior year
• Provide valuable insight and recommendations based on audit findings to improve financial controls, operational efficiency, and risk management, post the audit
• Resolve general accounting and operational issues and disputes, escalating as required or coordinating with various business units