Experienced External Auditor – US Client Contract Opportunity

SAPRO

Experienced External Auditor supporting a US client contract opportunity initially remote, transitioning to hybrid. Requires strong US audit experience, especially with Construction and Manufacturing clients.

Posted 7/8/2026contractRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in external audit processes, including planning, execution, and review of audit work papers, while effectively leading teams and managing client relationships. Proficient in relevant audit standards and methodologies, with a focus on quality and accuracy in financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA / CPAMinimum 4 Years’ External Audit ExperienceUS External Audit ExperienceExperience with Yellow Book AuditsTeam Leadership and Management

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Hard Skills

External AuditFinancial Statement PreparationAudit MethodologyAudit Work Paper ReviewAudit Budget PlanningComplex Audit Section DocumentationClient Issue ResolutionFieldwork CoordinationQuality AssuranceResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Coaching Junior Team MembersClient Relationship ManagementProactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

ITC / Board 1 Pass

Industry Keywords

Construction Audit ExperienceManufacturing Audit ExperienceSOC ExperienceYellow Book Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a broad range of fully integrated audit services for our global clients.
Demostrate depth of knowledge of methodology, relevant standards, and systems.
Facilitate fieldwork, coordinating deliverables from multiple team members.
Proactively address client concerns, and escalate issues as they arise.
Lead the team through the engagement and prepares financial statements, related disclosures, and reportable conditions letters, focusing on quality and accuracy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

ITC / Board 1 Pass (non-negotiable)
Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA / CPA
Minimum 4 years’ external audit experience
Prior US external audit experience
Experience with Yellow Book audits
Construction and Manufacturing audit experience required
SOC experience preferred
Experience auditing and documenting basic and complex audit sections
Ability to review, guide, and coach junior team members.
2+ years’ experience leading teams and managing audits end-to-end (for Senior In-Charge)
Experience planning audit budgets and allocating resources (for Senior In-Charge)
Proven ability to review and sign off on audit work papers (for Senior In-Charge)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Candidates must have access to the internet and ensure an uninterrupted connection.