Audit Manager

Forvis Mazars Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and assurance firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Audit Manager. The role involves managing audit teams, ensuring audit quality standards, and fostering client relationships. Candidates must be CA(SA) qualified with 2-3 years of post-articles experience and proficient in CaseWare, along with a thorough knowledge of IFRS and ISA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ post articles experience.
• Registered as a SAICA Assessor advantageous.
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME and ISA Core.

Responsibilities

• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements.
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments.
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports.
• Produce client reports and propose billings.

Skills

Pro-active and solutions driven

Team leadership

Writing and reporting skills

Customer focused

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Job title: Audit Manager

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 31, 2025

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Job Description

• An opportunity has become available for an Audit Manager to join Forvis Mazars in South Africa. The role is based at our Gauteng office.
• 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.

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 Forvis Mazars Audit Methodology, ISA’s and relevant accounting framework
• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters etc.)
• 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

Minimum Requirements

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

Competencies required

• 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
• Customer focused
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives

Closing Date

2025 / 12 / 31