Audit Manager

Forvis Mazars in South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to oversee audit team operations and ensure high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA, along with the ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior staff. This position demands 2-3 years of post-articles experience and proficiency in CaseWare. Join us for a rewarding career where your input can make a significant impact on our firm and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ post articles experience required.
• Registered as a SAICA Assessor is advantageous.
• Proficient in auditing practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit team and ensure audit quality standards.
• Produce client reports and finalise audit opinions.
• Conduct full audit file reviews for compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of ISA

Team leadership skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

About the job

An opportunity has become available for an Audit Manager to join Forvis Mazars in South Africa. 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.

Your why?

The successful candidate will 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.

What will your day look like?

• 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
• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters etc.)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions
• 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
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are in compliance with the requirements set out by Forvis Mazars Audit Methodology, ISA’s and relevant accounting framework
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff

What will subject you for success?

• Registered as a SAICA Assessor advantageous
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME and ISA Core Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ post articles experience Proficient inCaseWare

Additional attributes that will position you for success?

• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Quality and detail orientation
• Pro‑active and solutions driven
• Team leadership and strong teamwork skills
• Ability to mentor and develop talent
• Adherence to principles and values
• Writing and reporting skills