Senior Audit Manager

Forvis Mazars; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An international professional services firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to lead their Audit team. This role involves overseeing audit assignments, ensuring quality standards, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate must be a qualified CA (SA) with 2-5 years of experience in an audit firm, including time in a senior management position. Competitive package and a focus on professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in statutory audits.
• Experience with audits of listed companies.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and ISA standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Audit team and conduct audit-related duties.
• Produce client reports and finalise audit opinions.
• Mentor and develop staff members.

Skills

Team leadership

Writing and reporting skills

Information gathering

Problem analysis

Quality and detail orientation

Education

Qualified CA (SA)

2-5 years' post articles experience in an audit firm

1 year's previous experience in a Senior Manager role

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Closing Date 2025/11/30

Reference Number MAZ251113-1

Job Title Senior Audit Manager

Department Audit

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City Durban

Workplace Type On-site

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.

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 to ensure overall audit quality standards are adhered to for all engagements. Supporting business development and building client relationships will also be a key aspect to this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce client reports (Audit Strategy Memorandum, Audit Completion Memorandum, Management letters etc.)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions (including Key Audit Matters where applicable)
• Monitoring and evaluation of 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 period
• 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
• Managing team productivity
• Perform billings, manage WIP and debtor collections
• Develop audit budgets and continuance assessment document
• Monitors performance against budget
• Perform billings, manage WIP and debtor collections
• 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
• Business Development
• Contributing to and facilitating Learning and Development (self and team)
• Assist with recruitment process / panel interviews
• Role model the organizational culture and instil culture in others

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified CA (SA)
• Minimum 2-5 years' post articles experience in an audit firm (non negotiable)
• Minimum 1-year's 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 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
• Experience with CaseWare