Audit Partner / Director

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)