Audit Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Quality & Client Growth

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

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.