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

· 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)