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)