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 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.
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)Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budgetAudit assignment budget planning and project managementConduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign off and locked down within relevant periodReview tax returnsManage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagementsWork allocations as required by individual audit assignmentsEnsure audit planning documentation is completedManaging team productivityPerform billings, manage WIP and debtor collectionsDevelop audit budgets and continuance assessment documentMonitors performance against budgetPerform billings, manage WIP and debtor collectionsPerformance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staffMentoring of team (Formal and Informal)Provide technical assistance to staff membersMaintain excellent client relationshipsBusiness DevelopmentContributing to and facilitating Learning and Development (self and team)Assist with recruitment process / panel interviewsRole model the organizational culture and instil culture in othersWhat makes you an ideal candidate? 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 roleStatutory Audit experience and experience on audits of Listed CompaniesPublic Sector experience will be advantageousA thorough knowledge of IFRS and ISA; working knowledge of JSE Listing requirementsPro-active and solutions drivenTeam leadership and strong team work skillsAbility to mentor and develop talentAdherence to principles and valuesWriting and reporting skillsInformation gathering and problem analysis skillsAble to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skillsPlanning and organisational skillsQuality and detail orientationCustomer focusedAble to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacksResults driven and able to achieve work goals and objectivesExperience with CaseWare
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