Audit Senior- Gauteng at Forvis Mazars Group

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance with the National Audit SOP
• Planning of engagements on the National Resource and Budgeting Tool
• Preparation of audit budgets for final approval by the engagement partner, which entails work allocation across your various team members
• Weekly Analysis of Work in Progress
• Application of IT Audit tools on engagements
• Provide junior staff with clear direction, goals and objectives.
• Leading of planning , client and close-out meetings
• Set appropriate standards and create a positive work climate ensuring you always demonstrate the Mazars values.
• Provide coaching andtraining to improve performance.
• Perform audit fieldwork based on your level of experience for more complex sections.
• Produce reports that are clear, concise and error free.
• Application of technical expertise and analyse data effectively.
• Finalise and propose audit opinion.
• Complete timesheets and review that of your trainees
• Maintain effective client relations.
• Project Management - Monitors progress and performance against deadlines and milestones
• Review of engagement files in accordance with the relevant standards
• Drafting of audit opinions for review and approval by engagement partner.
• Completion of technical consultations

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of audit traineeship (articles)
• Proficient in application of IFRS, IFRS for SME’s and ISA as well as Mazars Audit Methodology
• Proficiency in Caseware and Microsoft products
• Ability to comply with national audit SOP ensuring planning, fieldwork and finalisation are done at the correct stages of the financial year.
• Excellent writing, reporting, planning and organising skills.
• Perform mentoring and supervisory role to staff on specific audits.
• Able to maintain a good working relationship with team members and clients.
• Always demonstrate integrity.
• Ability to provide and receive feedback for development of yourself and team members.
• Proactive – being able to plan projects and activities well in advance.