Manager- Audit and Assurance Services

Job Description:

• 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 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
• Experience with the Big 4 is an added advantage

Send your application to Recruitment@mazars.com.ng