Compiler (Annual Financial Statements) at Forvis Mazars Group

Job Description    
An opportunity exists at Mazars in South Africa; an international professional services firm. The job will consist of ensuring the successful completion of assigned compilations of financial statements. If you have the right experience, want to work for a key player in the industry and have the drive to succeed and to build the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. To be considered, solid experience in a similar role is an absolute must.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Compile annual financial statements in accordance with the Company’s Act and applicable accounting framework (IFRS, IFRS for SME’s).
Provide clear guidelines to clients on compilation supporting documentation required to compile annual financial statements.
Analyse compilation information and documents received from clients for completeness and accuracy.
Reconcile completed AFS to TB and supporting information provided by client.
Apply technical expertise and analyse client and other relevant information effectively where necessary to ensure high quality set of annual financial statements produced.
Communicate & collaborate with the both the client and within the team to meet client deliverables & deadlines.
Communicate effectively and directly with client and maintain positive and professional client relationships.
Attention to detail and review own work for spelling errors or missing information.
Continuous learning and development – constantly improve on own IFRS and IFRS for SME knowledge
Complete own timesheets.
Completion of administrative tasks related to compilations
Manages own time effectively
Monitor own progress and performance against set KPI’s
Collaborate with team members to find new innovative ways to improve efficiency.
Minimum Requirements    

• Successful completion of a traineeship contract (SAICA or SAIPA) with minimum 2 years post articles experience
• Proficiency in Caseware and Microsoft products
• Proficient in application of IFRS, IFRS for SME’s
• Strong accounting and tax knowledge and good problem solving skills.
• Ability to compile an entire set of annual financial statements in accordance with the relevant accounting framework using Caseware for Director review.
• Excellent writing, reporting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organising skills and ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
• Be willing to foster working relationship with team members and embrace team culture of diversity and inclusivity
• Demonstrate integrity at all times.