Senior Audit Manager

Forvis Mazars in South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager for their Audit Division in Durban. The ideal candidate will manage audit functions, ensure adherence to quality standards, and foster strong client relationships while leading the Audit team effectively. This role also involves hands-on mentoring and oversight of staff performance, making it essential for candidates to possess strong leadership and auditing expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years' post-articles experience in an audit firm.
• Minimum 1-year previous experience within a Senior Manager role.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and ISA.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit-related duties and manage the Audit team.
• Produce client reports and finalise audit opinions.
• Monitor and evaluate performance in relation to budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem analysis

Writing and reporting

Customer focused

Quality and detail orientation

Education

Qualified CA (SA)

Job description

An opportunity has become available in the Audit Division of Forvis Mazars in South Africa; an international professional services firm, based in Umhlanga Ridge, Durban.

Your WHY

The purpose of this role will be to perform audit-related duties, manage the Audit team, provide direction, supervision, and review for audit assignments. Furthermore, to be responsible for ensuring overall audit quality standards are adhered to for all engagements. Supporting business development and building client relationships will also be key aspects of this role.

What will your day look like?

• Produce client reports (Audit Strategy Memorandum, Audit Completion Memorandum, Management letters, etc.)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions (including Key Audit Matters where applicable)
• Monitor and evaluate performance in relation to budget
• Audit assignment budget planning and project management
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign-off and locked down within relevant periods
• Review tax returns
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments
• Ensure audit planning documentation is completed
• Manage team productivity
• Perform billings, manage WIP and debtor collections
• Develop audit budgets and continuance assessment documentation
• Monitor performance against budget
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff
• Mentoring of team (Formal and Informal)
• Provide technical assistance to staff members
• Maintain excellent client relationships
• Contribute to and facilitate Learning and Development (self and team)
• Assist with recruitment process / panel interviews
• Role model the organizational culture and instill culture in others

What makes you an ideal candidate?

• Qualified CA (SA)
• Minimum 2-5 years’ post-articles experience in an audit firm (non-negotiable)
• Minimum 1-year previous experience within a Senior Manager role
• Statutory Audit experience and experience on audits of Listed Companies
• Public Sector experience will be advantageous
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS and ISA; working knowledge of JSE Listing requirements
• 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
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills
• Ability to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment
• Planning and organizational skills
• Quality and detail orientation
• Customer focused
• Able to work and cope under pressure and setbacks
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives