Assistant Quality Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Quality Manager to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Academic Qualifications Required:

• BCom degree with completed SAICA articles.
• CTA or CA(SA) qualification (advantageous).

• Completed SAICA articles with an auditing background.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Caseware and Caseware Audit International.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (advantageous for reporting purposes).
• Familiarity with Greatsoft (advantageous).

• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and training skills.
• Proficiency in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and interpersonal relations.
• Extensive background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of independent reviews, IAS, IFRS, ISA, and the SAICA, IRBA, and IESBA Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of SAICA & IRBA Continuing Professional Development Policies.
• Familiarity with ISQM 1 and ISQM 2 and SAAPS, especially SAAPS 3.
• High attention to detail and policy drafting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

• Uphold and manage quality standards across all departments.
• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and improving the firm's quality management system.
• Identify and mitigate additional quality risks.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement remedial action plans.
• Monitor ISQM compliance and perform engagement/internal quality reviews.
• Review high-risk engagement files and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Assist with internal and external network reporting requirements.
• Perform quality checks on IRBA fee declaration documents.
• Draft and update policies, prepare working paper templates, and maintain quality registers.
• Guide the process for retention and assembly of engagement files.
• Monitor and track reportable irregularities submission and timeframes.
• Manage the firm's System of Quality Management and Forms on the Intranet.
• Assist with training, content preparation, and CPD monitoring.
• Stay updated on new developments, technical updates, and legislation changes.
• Support the audit or independent review department as needed.

• Serve as the interactive contact with the Global Team.
• Manage communication and updates on the Global Portal.
• Encourage colleagues to engage with the Hub platform.
• Provide feedback and support for Ambassador initiatives.

• Ensure FICA compliance and employee awareness of reporting requirements.
• Report irregularities and maintain required documentation.
• Submit required documentation and report activities to the FIC site.

• Benchmarking, reporting on statistics, and providing requested information.
• Fee calculation, maintaining submission of statistical reports.

• Guidance provided by the quality consultant.

• A high level of independence is expected.