Audit Senior - Cape Town

OpsFi is a growing, modern and tech-focused accounting firm. · We have amazing offices in Bree Street, Cape Town, and for the auditing division, we operate on a combination of a fully remote and a hybrid basis (We are building a majority presence in Cape Town, but we do currently ...

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OpsFi is a growing, modern and tech-focused accounting firm.

We have amazing offices in Bree Street, Cape Town, and for the auditing division, we operate on a combination of a fully remote and a hybrid basis (We are building a majority presence in Cape Town, but we do currently have fully remote roles, and we do hold in person meetups and strategy days at least three times a year for the entire team).

Therefore we have specific openings for fully remote roles (within South Africa) and roles based in Cape Town to build a greater hybrid office presence (where we will expect a certain amount of office days per month for the Cape Town team).

Our audit client is a reputable chartered accountancy firm based in London, United Kingdom, and we are looking to recruit Audit Seniors to join our audit division, that solely works for their Audit team (fully integrated into their team). You would work remotely on UK-based clients from South Africa, and candidates would be part of building something truly amazing, following latest private equity trends in the global accounting firm industry.

To be clear, this role does not represent auditing crypto entities or crypto funds, this role relates to our non-digital asset division, however if you are interested in crypto, blockchain and web3 technologies you do have opportunities to interact with the wider digital asset team.

We are growing the structure in South Africa astutely, and the titles will evolve with the growing structure (Audit Senior is a title in the UK used for competent and qualified auditors who can do an audit from start to finish), it is a great time to join the team. You would be working to deliver a broad range of audit services to a range of UK business clients, this opportunity would suit an individual who is looking to progress their career and develop intuition.

Responsibilities:
- Planning, execution, and completion of audits while reporting to managers and partners.

- Preparation of accounts, reports and other assignments as required.

- Co-ordinate planning with clients, including liaising with relevant departments within the firm.

- Communicating and building relationships with clients and related third parties.

- Leading audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision, and meeting deadlines and within budget.

- Business development including promoting the firm and its services to the existing client base and prospects.

- Development and supervision of trainees.

- Review of work of juniors and semi seniors offering guidance and support.

• Recent experience in Audit and Assurance within an audit firm.
• Passed both board exams OR Passed ITC Board exam & writing APC Board exam in 2025.
• Qualified CA(SA) OR Eligible to register as a CA(SA) in the next 6 months; or ACCA Member / Affiliate with 3 years of external audit experience.
• Experience leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages under the International Standards on Auditing.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills with senior staff and clients.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite – Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel.
• Motivated to take responsibility for the role and maintain a high level of quality service across areas of responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of key risks applicable to specific audits and awareness of your own limitations, and it is key to know when to ask for assistance.

Key characteristics include strong attention to detail, problem solving and communication skills, a professional approach to clients and colleagues and a firm commitment to providing top quality client service.

On offer for the right candidate is a competitive salary and benefits package, full study support (at the Board's discretion), and the opportunity to progress their career with a fast-paced, growing and dynamic firm.

If you believe you meet the qualifications and experience required for this exciting external auditor role, please apply for this role.

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team as a valuable asset to our company.