Audit Partner / Director, Port Elizabeth

Our client is seeking a Audit Partner / Director to join the Port Elizabeth firm.

Lead and sign off on statutory audits in accordance with

IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs, and the Companies Act

Ensure full compliance with

IRBA

standards, quality control (ISQM 1&2), and ethical requirements

Oversee audit planning, execution, review, and finalisation for complex and high-risk engagements

Act as Engagement Partner on key clients

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on audit, governance, risk, and regulatory matters

Manage client portfolios, including fee negotiations and engagement economics

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within audit and assurance services

Contribute to firm-wide growth strategies and cross-selling of advisory/tax services

Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and professional forums

Ensure effective risk management across the audit portfolio

Manage independence, conflict checks, and engagement acceptance processes

Address audit quality findings, internal reviews, and regulatory inspections

Lead, mentor, and develop audit directors, managers, and professional staff

Drive a high-performance culture, including succession planning

Requirements

CA (SA)

Registered Auditor with the IRBA

Minimum 5 years in a management role within a auditing firm

Experience managing large and complex audit portfolios

Strong exposure to listed and/or large private entities (sector dependent)

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