Specialist: Audit Management-Fixed Term Contract (18 months) Jobs

Specialist: Audit Management (18-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Company Overview

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a statutory body promoting quality assurance and standardization across industries. We operate under the Standards Act (2008) as South Africa’s national standards authority.

Position Summary

Lead end-to-end audit preparation and support financial statement auditing processes in this 18-month contract role.

Key Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Honours preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years in audit management
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Field: Finance & Audit

Required Qualifications

• BComm/BComm(Hons) with SAICA articles completion
• Professional certification (CA/ACCA/CIA preferred)
• NQF Level 8 qualification

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with AGSA audits (preferred)
• Proven ability to prepare PFMA/IFRS compliant financial statements
• Experience implementing financial control systems
• Advanced knowledge of Companies Act and public sector regulations

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management

• Oversee complete audit preparation cycle and documentation
• Coordinate internal financial reconciliations
• Maintain audit working papers and compliance records

Stakeholder Coordination

• Primary liaison for external auditors (AGSA/SNG Grant Thornton)
• Facilitate interdepartmental audit preparation
• Address audit findings and implement recommendations

Process Improvement

• Develop standardized accounting procedures
• Enhance financial controls and reporting systems
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency with Draftworx/CaseWare software
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments

Application Details

Submission Deadline: 7 August 2025

Apply through the SABS career portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.