Job Purpose

The Audit and Assurance Manager is responsible for planning, managing and completing audit engagements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable legislation and the firm's audit methodology. The role involves leading audit teams, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Develop audit plans, budgets, timelines and resource requirements.
• Identify and assess financial reporting and audit risks.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, management letters and audit reports.
• Ensure sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained and properly documented.
• Ensure compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable legislation and the firm's policies.
• Provide technical guidance on complex audit and accounting matters.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate audit team members.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, staff utilisation and profitability.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate audit findings effectively.
• Ensure engagement files are completed and archived within the required timelines.
• Support quality reviews, regulatory inspections and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in client proposals, business development and strategic initiatives.
• Uphold independence, confidentiality, professional ethics and information security requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• A full professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Valid ZICA Membership in good standing.
• A minimum of seven (7) years' relevant audit experience.
• At least two (2) years' experience at managerial or equivalent leadership level.
• Strong knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing multiple audit engagements and professional teams.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and professional judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective client and stakeholder management.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Commitment to audit quality and continuous professional development.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely completion of audit engagements.
• Compliance with engagement budgets and quality standards.
• Quality and completeness of audit documentation.
• Client satisfaction and retention.
• Effective supervision and development of audit teams.
• Timely completion and archiving of engagement files.
• Compliance with professional, ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Contribution to departmental revenue and business development targets.

• Manage multiple audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Develop audit plans, budgets, timelines and resource requirements.
• Identify and assess financial reporting and audit risks.
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, management letters and audit reports.
• Ensure sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained and properly documented.
• Ensure compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable legislation and the firm's policies.
• Provide technical guidance on complex audit and accounting matters.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate audit team members.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, staff utilisation and profitability.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate audit findings effectively.
• Ensure engagement files are completed and archived within the required timelines.
• Support quality reviews, regulatory inspections and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in client proposals, business development and strategic initiatives.
• Uphold independence, confidentiality, professional ethics and information security requirements.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and professional judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective client and stakeholder management.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Commitment to audit quality and continuous professional development.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• A full professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Valid ZICA Membership in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable regulatory requirements.