External Auditor (Associate)

Job description:

The CKH Group is looking for an energetic and high-performance Auditor to join the audit team. The Auditor will be required to provide integrated audit and assurance services to our global clients. The successful candidate will report to the Audit Supervisor, based in the Cape Town office, and/or the Audit partner, based in the Atlanta office and will obtain exposure to auditing American companies under US GAAP. There will be opportunities to work on consulting engagements during off-peak seasons.

Requirements:

• Provide a broad range of fully integrated audit services for our global clients (full scope audit engagements, review engagements, agreed upon procedures and compilations).

• Plan and oversee annual and quarterly audits

• Perform effective risk and control assessments

• Complete audits on time and submit reports to auditing senior

• Present audit findings and find ways to increase compliance and efficiency

• Work directly, and develop relationships with, US managers and partners

Experience

• Preparation and review of Financial Statements

• Good understanding of IFRS or another accounting framework

• Proven experience as an auditor, completed the SAICA training contract

• In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices

• It will be advantageous if the candidate has international exposure particularly auditing American companies

Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting

• Successful completion of external audit articles/learnership

• 1-2 years’ post articles/learnership experience in auditing, accounting or consulting

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven and assertive in decision-making

• Solid work ethic and ability to self-manage

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Ability to work with people of different cultures

• Excellent communication skills, written and telephonic

Computer skills

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook;

• Fair understanding of an ERP system

Benefits:

International exposure

• Work on USA listed companies in off-peak seasons

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Internet Allowance

Why CKH is the best choice?

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our tree logo is representative of CKH’s ideals:

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.

• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!

• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.

• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.

• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.