Experienced External Auditor – US Client Contract Opportunity

SAPRO

Experienced External Auditor providing integrated audit services for US-based clients. Initial remote contract with potential transition to hybrid model, requiring Pretoria residency.

Posted 7/15/2026contractPretoria • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in external audit services, with a strong focus on quality deliverables, team leadership, and adherence to auditing standards. Proficient in managing complex audit sections and guiding junior team members while ensuring effective communication with clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA / CPAMinimum 5 Years’ External Audit ExperienceUS External Audit ExperienceConstruction and Manufacturing Audit ExperienceTeam Leadership and Management

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Hard Skills

External AuditAudit MethodologyFinancial Statement PreparationAudit Work Paper ReviewYellow Book AuditsSOC AuditsComplex Audit Section DocumentationBudget MonitoringProductivity TrackingClient Interaction

Soft Skills

CoachingClient Relationship ManagementProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

ITC / Board 1 Pass

Industry Keywords

Construction AuditManufacturing AuditExternal Audit StandardsAudit DeliverablesEngagement Team Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a broad range of fully integrated audit services for our global clients.
Senior: Provides timely, high-quality deliverables covering complex sections.
Senior: May facilitate fieldwork, coordinate deliverables from multiple team members.
Senior: Demonstrates depth of knowledge of methodology, relevant standards, and systems.
Senior: Proactively addresses client concerns and escalates issues as they arise.
Senior: Interacts with clients and engagement teams to ensure efficient information flow.
Senior In-Charge: Provides timely, high-quality deliverables covering complex sections while overseeing fieldwork.
Senior In-Charge: Demonstrates a depth of knowledge of systems, methodology and can educate and redirect team members.
Senior In-Charge: Leads the team through the engagement and prepares financial statements, related disclosures, and reportable conditions letters, focusing on quality and accuracy.
Senior In-Charge: Actively monitors productivity, budgets, and ensures adherence to work plan schedule.

Requirements

What you’ll need

ITC / Board 1 Pass (non-negotiable)
Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA / CPA
Minimum 4 years’ external audit experience for Senior
Minimum 5 years’ external audit experience for Senior In-Charge
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
Proven ability to review and sign off on audit work papers for Senior In-Charge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract Duration: 4–6 months initially, with potential for extension
Work Arrangement: Remote initially, with potential hybrid opportunity in the future
Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in Pretoria or surrounding areas in Gauteng
Industry Exposure: Construction and Manufacturing