Audit Manager at Mazars

About the job

• We have an exciting Audit Manager role available at our Forvis Mazars office in Lagos Nigeria.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong / productive relationships with audit clients / management
• Establish expectations of value/ services to be delivered for the client, managing all financial aspects of client engagements
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives
• Develop and implement an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
• Challenge the effectiveness of the audit strategy and approach for all engagements
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends and industry developments
• Conducting timely reviews and providing feedback to team members, lead engagement team sessions, participating in recruiting efforts
• Overseeing engagement economics and managing appropriate resources for efficient engagement models
• Cooperation in the preparation and implementation of marketing activities in own service line
• Acquisition and active use of networking skills to maintain client relation and enhance business development activities
• Participation in meetings with potential clients
• Support and co-creation of Forvis Mazars company culture, cooperation while achieving group objectives
• Preparation and presentation of internal training.
• Achievement of expert level of technical knowledge within tax, accounting, consulting, and advisory specialisation
• Coordinate the work of several teams within given specialisation
• Effectively manages the assigned client portfolio
• Adoption of principles of cross-selling within the firm

Qualifications:

• Education achieved: University degree and professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA)
• Experience: Must be working or must have worked in a consulting / Audit firm with a minimum of 5 years professional experience in external audit of organizations

Specific knowledge and skills:

• Very high expertise within specialisation, comprehension of market, or Industry
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local GAAP
• Socially confident with advanced communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge in Tax, Consulting and advisory, Control measures
• Demonstrates understanding of key concepts and principles related to process improvements, project management and change management
• Dedication to teamwork and excellent leadership skills
• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk control strategies
• Strong business awareness and an ability to identify audit issues arising from commercial transactions

Key Competencies:

• Financial acumen
• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ethical and integrity-driven
• Adaptability and flexibility

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.