Audit Manager at Mazars

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Audit Division of Mazars; an international mid-tier professional services firm, based at Mazars House in Century City, Cape Town.

Purpose

The purpose of the role is to perform audit related duties, manage the audit team and; provide direction, supervision and review for each audit assignment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters etc.)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions
• 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 ready for sign off
• Perform tax return reviews
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments
• Ensure audit planning documentation is completed
• Approve time-sheets
• Perform billings and manage WIP
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required)
• Maintain excellent client relationships

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified CA
• Minimum 2 – 4 years previous experience within an Audit Supervisor / Manager role
• Previous experience within public sector audits is preferable
• A thorough knowledge of GAAP; IFRS; ISA; GRAP and taxation
• Initiative / pro-activity
• Team leadership
• Ability to 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
• Strong teamwork skills
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives