Senior Consultant Audit

SUMMARY:
Durban OR Pietermaritzburg | KwaZulu-Natal
Are you a public-sector audit professional looking for your next career opportunity?
Our client, an established Audit and Accounting firm with offices in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Consultant – Public Sector Audit & Advisory to join their team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an audit professional with strong exposure to Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) audits and experience working with government departments, municipalities, public entities and other public-sector institutions.
The successful candidate will provide specialist audit readiness, financial reporting, compliance and advisory support, assisting public-sector clients to strengthen governance, improve internal controls, address audit findings and achieve improved audit outcomes.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Provide specialist public-sector audit readiness, audit support and advisory services. Assist government departments, municipalities and public entities in preparing for and managing AGSA audits. Review annual financial statements and supporting financial documentation. Identify audit risks, control deficiencies and potential audit findings, recommending appropriate corrective measures. Assess compliance with PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other applicable legislation. Provide technical support on GRAP and IFRS financial reporting requirements, where applicable. Conduct internal control assessments and recommend improvements to governance and risk management processes. Assist clients with audit queries, management responses and preparation of supporting audit evidence. Review predetermined objectives and performance information to ensure compliance and accuracy. Prepare audit working papers, management reports, technical presentations and formal audit responses. Provide technical guidance and advisory support to finance teams and senior management. Support clients in addressing audit findings and improving their overall audit outcomes. Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide technical guidance to internal teams. Minimum Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related discipline. Minimum 4 years' relevant public-sector auditing and/or financial management experience. Proven exposure to Auditor-General (AGSA) audits and public-sector audit environments. Experience at Senior Consultant, Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level will be advantageous. Professional designation such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CIA or Registered Auditor (RA) will be advantageous. Technical Expertise Candidates must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of: Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) audit requirements. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). IFRS, where applicable. Public-sector financial reporting. Auditing standards and principles. Internal controls, governance and risk management. Treasury Regulations and applicable public-sector legislation. Key Competencies Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage professionally with senior management and public-sector stakeholders. Strong report-writing and presentation skills. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Professional integrity, discretion and confidentiality. Interested in this opportunity? If you have a strong public-sector audit background, practical AGSA experience and the technical expertise to assist government institutions and public entities in strengthening their audit outcomes, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV to for confidential consideration. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.