Technical Audit Manager at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established, London-based firm specialising in corporate finance, tax and accounting is seeking an Audit Technical Manager to be responsible for providing technical guidance on auditing and financial reporting matters, supporting the development of the audit methodology, performing technical and quality reviews, and contributing to audit training and regulatory readiness.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must be a CA(SA) qualified Accountant
• Strong background in external audit within UK practice, at Audit Manager level or above
• Experience in an audit technical, audit quality or methodology role would be advantageous
• Sound working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and UK auditing and ethical standards
• Must have strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex standards pragmatically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-specialists
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to challenge and influence at partner and manager level
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to audit quality and professional scepticism

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Acting as a key point of contact for audit partners and teams, providing timely and pragmatic technical advice on UK auditing standards (ISA (UK)), Companies Act requirements and ethical standards.
• Researching, drafting and responding to technical audit and financial reporting queries, including matters under FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Supporting consultation processes for complex or high-risk audit judgements, including second-partner reviews where required.
• Performing pre-issuance (hot) and post-issuance (cold) technical reviews of audit files, including audits of complex entities and matters requiring modified audit opinions.
• Contributing to internal quality monitoring, cold file reviews and root cause analysis in response to internal findings or external regulator feedback (e.g. QAD).
• Monitoring developments in auditing, accounting, ethical and regulatory standards and assessing their impact on the firm’s audit methodology and policies.
• Updating and developing audit methodology, guidance notes, templates and technical bulletins on the firm’s Audit and Ethics Hub.
• Designing and delivering audit technical training for staff and partners, including Lunch and Learn sessions and workshops covering new standards, regulatory findings and emerging risk areas.
• Supporting the development of the firm’s audit learning and contributing to internal communications on audit quality matters.
• Supporting the Head of Ethics, Compliance and Practice Assurance in monitoring CPD compliance and regulatory reviews relating to training matters.
• Building strong working relationships with audit partners, managers and engagement teams across the firm.
• Representing the firm, where appropriate, in external technical forums, network meetings and discussions with regulators and professional bodies.