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Experienced Auditors/US Plans Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at SAPRO
Experienced Auditors (US Employee Benefit Plans)
SAPRO Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Excitingopportunity for an Experienced Auditor specializing in US Employee Benefit Plans (401K audits)!
Contract duration:
April 2025 to October 2025
Industry/Sector experience:
Employee Benefit Plans – 401K and/or 403B
Work Setup:Hybrid model, requiring 2-3 days in the office, with a preference for candidates based in Johannesburg or Cape Town.
We are looking for Experienced Audit professionals with the following minimum requirements & qualifications:
ITC / Board 1 Pass (non-negotiable).
Fully Qualified ACA / ACCA / CPA.
4+ years of external audit experience.
Proven experience in auditing Employee Benefit Plans, specifically 401K and/or 403B auditing.
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to Employee Benefit Plan audits.
Exceptional analytical,problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strongleadershipabilities, with a passion for mentoring and developing junior team members.
Excellentcommunicationand interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the execution of audits for Employee Benefit Plans, with a focus on 401(k) plans.
Build your understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the development of audit plans specific to Employee Benefit Plans.
Audit Management:
Support the management of the audit process from planning to reporting, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery.
Assist in managing budgets and ensuring effective engagement realization.
Collaborate with and mentor audit teams, contributing to a positive, growth-focusedwork environment.
Review and provide feedback on audit documentation to guide improvement.
Help prepare financial statements for benefit plans in compliance with US GAAP.
Client Engagement and Relationship Building:
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional client service.
Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to clients, promoting transparency and understanding.
Proactively track outstanding documentation and follow up with clients to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
Regulatory Compliance andContinuous Learning:
Stay abreast of evolving regulations and changes in accounting standards related to Employee Benefit Plans.
Provide insights on emerging trends and best practices in the Employee Benefit Plans audit landscape.
Actively engage inprofessional developmentandcontinuous learningto enhance audit expertise.
Note:
Should you be successful in your application, you are expected to have access to the internet / connection required to perform the function, and to ensure that the internet connection is uninterrupted and always accessible. This should be, at minimum, a fibre connection with a proven bandwidth of 20mbps upload and 10
Mbps download speed, with a latency of no more than 30ms. This connection should be sustainable in the event of power interruptions.
Audit experience and alignment to a specific level within SAPRO, shall be determined based on your individual audit exposure, technical interview and evaluation.
Must be eligible to work and reside within South Africa or Zimbabwe (visa sponsorship is not provided).
Seniority level
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Title: Experienced Auditors/US Plans
Company: SAPRO
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Accounting, Finance & Banking
