Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services. This partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 35,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Audit Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should email their CV / Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.