Experienced Auditors (EU Passport Required) at SAPRO

SAPRO is seeking an experienced Senior In-Charge External Auditor for an exciting international contract with one of our global clients.

This opportunity has two non-negotiable requirements:


You must hold a valid EU passport, as the successful candidate will be required to travel onsite to Germany and Switzerland for several weeks during the engagement.
You must have prior external audit experience within the Cannabis industry.


This is a unique opportunity to work on complex IFRS Group Audit engagements while collaborating with international audit teams across Europe.


Contract Duration: November 2026 to April 2027
Sector Exposure: Cannabis audit experience non-negotiable
Software required: CaseWare
Travel: Onsite travel to Germany and Switzerland for several weeks during the engagement.
Location: Remote, with international travel as required.
Language: German language skills are advantageous but not essential.


Senior In-Charge - Minimum Requirements


ITC / Board 1 Pass (non-negotiable)
Fully qualified CA(SA), CA(Z), ACA, ACCA or CPA
Minimum 5+ years' external audit experience
Minimum 2+ years leading audit teams and managing engagements end-to-end
Demonstrated external audit experience within the Cannabis industry (non-negotiable)
Strong Group Audit experience
Strong IFRS knowledge
Experience planning audit budgets, resources and managing engagement timelines
Proven track record reviewing workpapers and delivering high-quality audit files
Valid EU Passport (non-negotiable), with the ability to travel to Germany and Switzerland for several weeks during the engagement


What you will do:

Provide a broad range of fully integrated audit services for our global clients.


Provides timely, high-quality deliverables covering complex sections while overseeing fieldwork, coordinating deliverables from multiple team members.
Demonstrates a depth of knowledge of systems, methodology and can educate and redirect team members. 
Leads the team through the engagement and prepares financial statements, related disclosures, and reportable conditions letters, focusing on quality and accuracy. 
Actively monitors productivity, budgets and ensures adherence to work plan schedule.  


Behavioural requirements:


Proactive communicator.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to problem-solve and address issues in a timely manner.
High learning agility.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment.


If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on a rewarding international audit assignment, we would love to hear from you.

Note:


An EU Passport is a mandatory requirement for this opportunity due to international travel requirements.
Candidates must be available for the full contract period from November 2026 to April 2027.
Successful applicants are expected to have access to reliable high-speed internet when working remotely. This should be, at minimum, a fibre connection with a proven bandwidth of at least 50 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, with a latency not exceeding 30ms. The connection should remain stable during power interruptions.
Audit experience and alignment to the Senior In-Charge level within SAPRO will be determined based on your audit exposure, technical interview and assessment.
Working hours will depend on client requirements and may include overlap with the client's business hours.