Audit Manager

Forvis Mazars in South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in South Africa is seeking an experienced CA(SA) to lead the audit team and ensure high-quality audit engagements. You will manage resourcing, budgets, and performance while mentoring staff and driving client relationships.

The role requires strong IFRS/ISA knowledge, CaseWare proficiency, and a proactive, solutions-driven approach. You will contribute to business development and uphold Mazars’ audit standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with post articles experience.
• Minimum 2 years' post articles experience.
• Proficient in CaseWare.
• Registered SAICA Assessor advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME and ISA.

Responsibilities

• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff on audit engagements.
• Oversee work allocations on audit assignments.
• Plan and manage audit assignment budgets.
• Monitor and evaluate performance against budget.
• Conduct full audit file reviews per Mazars Audit Methodology, ISA and IFRS.
• Propose and finalise audit opinions.
• Mentor, develop and coach audit staff; provide feedback.
• Provide technical assistance to staff as required.
• Propose billings and manage WIP.
• Maintain and build client relationships.
• Participate in business development activities: targeting, proposals, lead generation.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of audit staff.

Skills

CA(SA)

Leadership

Teamwork

Mentoring

Judgment

Planning & Organising

Writing & Reporting

Problem Solving

Proactive & Solutions Driven

IFRS Knowledge

ISA Knowledge

IFRS for SME Knowledge

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

The purpose of the role will be to perform audit related duties, manage the audit team, provide direction, supervision and review for each audit assignment. Furthermore, to be responsible to ensure overall audit quality standards are met for all engagements. Supporting business development and building client relationships will also be key aspects of the role.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments
• Audit assignment budget planning and management
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budget
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are in compliance with the requirements set out by Mazars Audit Methodology, ISA's and relevant accounting framework
• Propose and finalise audit opinions
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required)
• Propose billings and manage WIP
• Maintain and build excellent client relationships
• Participate in business development efforts including targeting, lead generation, proposals etc.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of audit staff

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum 2 years' post articles experience
• Proficient in CaseWare
• Registered as a SAICA Assessor advantageous
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME and ISA
• Pro-active and solutions driven
• Team leadership and strong team work skills
• Ability to mentor and develop talent
• Adherence to principles and values
• Writing and reporting skills
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Quality and detail orientation
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives
• Experience with CaseWare

Forvis Mazars is committed to employment equity and in line with our affirmative action plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified and experienced equity candidates.

Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, view our exciting career opportunities at www.forvismazars.co.za