Senior Audit Manager

Job Description
An opportunity has become available in the Audit Division of Mazars, an international professional services firm, based in George. The purpose of the role will be to perform audit related duties, manage the audit team, provide direction, supervision and review for each audit assignment. Furthermore, to be responsible to ensure overall audit quality standards are met for all engagements. Supporting business development and building client relationships will also be key aspects of the role.
Duties and Responsibilities

Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements
Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments
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 in compliance with the requirements set out by Mazars Audit Methodology, ISA’s and relevant accounting framework
Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters etc)
Propose and finalise audit opinions
Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff
Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required)
Propose billings and manage WIP
Approve time-sheets, leave requests, etc
Maintain and build excellent client relationships
Participate in business development efforts including targeting, lead generation, proposals etc.
Training, coaching and mentoring of audit staff

Minimum Requirements

Qualified CA (SA)
Minimum 5 – 7 years’ post articles experience
Pro-active and solutions driven
Team leadership and strong team work skills
Ability to train and develop talent
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 may be beneficial
Ability to identify targets and participate in business development efforts