Current Opportunities at Mazars

• You will be a part of a dynamic team based at Mazars House in beautiful Century City, Cape Town, who provides comprehensive sustainability solutions and services which inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
• You will be to be trained towards strategy facilitation.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Research
• Business development
• Report writing
• Supervised project management
• Strategy facilitation with senior consultants

Minimum Requirements    

• Post graduate qualification is essential
• Finance related undergraduate degree will be beneficial
• Experience with using data (e.g. data analytics/science) and technology will be beneficial
• Proven report writing experience
• In addition to the technical qualifications, experience and/or qualifications in a business management-related field would be beneficial (e.g. financial, change management, strategy etc.)
• Commitment to excellence
• High level of emotional intelligence
• A quick learner who is comfortable picking up new skills and learning new tools
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Conduct research relating to sustainability environment
• Excellent communication and written skills

Closing Date    
2023/05/28

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Job Description    

• To take full responsibility of performing the receptionist role and switchboard facility for the firm. Supports operation’s vision, mission and strategy and acts as the face of the organisation and looking after the front of office while liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Management of switchboard (answering & screening; message taking)
• Perform reception role for clients and visitors
• Maintaining booking schedules 
• Messages to relevant staff
• Foster professional client relationships with internal and external clients
• Submission of annual returns at CIPC
• Liaising with clients to ensure annual returns are submitted and paid timeously

Minimum Requirements    

• 2-3 years’ experience in a receptionist/switchboard environment
• Grade 12

Closing Date    
2023/05/22

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Job Description    

• Mazars Corporate Finance is looking for a Corporate Finance Executive to join their highly successful  and entrepreneurial team. The Corporate Finance team is among the top-rated teams in the country and the candidate will be required to perform various assignments on a wide range of industries. Members are involved in all aspects of the business from client engagement to final presentation of our reports. This represents an opportunity for any candidate to obtain valuable experience and onthe-job training in the financial industry. 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Prepare models for assignments. 
• Produce initial / draft reports for review by senior managers. 
• Assignments may include: 
• Business valuations 
• Option valuations 
• Financial modelling 
• Due diligence 
• Transaction advisory 
• Ensure all relevant parties are kept informed and involved through the engagement. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Honours (or equivalent degree) in Finance
• CA(SA) / Completed SAICA Articles beneficial
• Able to work in a team
• Strong client focus
• interpersonal skills
• leadership skills

Closing Date    
2023/05/26

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The purpose of the role is as follows: 

• Perform monthly bookkeeping work and submit VAT returns for a portfolio of clients
• Compilation of financial statements (Companies, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors and Individuals)
• Opportunity to become involved in Independent Reviews if so desired

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Perform monthly bookkeeping work for a portfolio of clients up to trial balance level, including all relevant reconciliations and use of control accounts. Submit VAT returns where relevant.
• Provide accounting assistance and pass adjusting entries to bring accounting records to level where financial statements can be prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting framework. This includes calculating and accounting for income tax and deferred tax.
• Draft annual financial statements and attend to all related administration requirements
• Liaise and deal with clients and partners on their expectations and requirements.
• Ensure the latest statutory knowledge is applied and undergo any necessary training.

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles is essential.
• Qualification as a Professional Accountant is advantageous.
• Proficient in monthly bookkeeping work up to trial balance level, including all relevant reconciliations and use of control accounts
• Proficient in the application of IFRS for SME
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel in particular
• Caseware proficiency essential, including drafting of financial statements in caseview.
• Proficient in preparation of financial statements for Companies, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors and Individuals.
• Proficient in providing accounting assistance and passing adjusting journal entries to take accounting records to financial statement level.
• Proficient in calculating tax (including deferred tax) for Companies, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors and Individuals
• Xero or other bookkeeping software experience is advantageous but not compulsory as the Xero Certification Course is available to successful candidates

Closing Date    
2023/05/24

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Job Description    
Mazars is offering an exciting position for a Senior within the Independent Review department in the Gqeberha office. The purpose of the role is to:

• Compile financial statements (Companies, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors and Individuals)
• Perform Independent reviews in terms of ISRE2400

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Provide accounting assistance and pass adjusting entries to bring accounting records to level where financial statements can be prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting framework. This includes calculating and accounting for income tax and deferred tax.
• Draft annual financial statements, perform independent review and attend to all related administration requirements
• Liaise and deal with clients and partners on their expectations and requirements.
• Ensure the latest statutory knowledge is applied and undergo any necessary training.

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles is essential.
• 2 years out of article experience in an accounting firm
• Professionally qualified as a Professional Accountant advantageous.
• Proficient in the application IFRS for SME
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel and Pastel.
• Caseware proficiency essential, including drafting of financial statements in caseview.
• Experienced in preparation of Company, Close Corporations, Trusts, Sole Proprietors and Individuals.
• Proficient in providing accounting assistance and passing adjusting journal entries to take accounting records to financial statement level.
• Proficient in calculating tax (including deferred tax) for companies, close corporations, trusts, sole proprietors and individuals
• Must be able to plan, execute, and supervise the execution of fieldwork and finalising of independent review engagements.

Closing Date    
2023/05/24

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Job Description    
Operating within Mazars South Africa’s Quality and Risk Management department, overseeing various software programs used by the Assurance, Non-Assurance and other departments. The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Application support and implementation
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• End-user support and training/upskill

The successful candidate's main objective will be to offer the Assurance and Accounting services departments with:

• 1st and 2nd line software assistance using CaseWare Working papers
• Implement and support the roll out of the Mazars global audit software – ATLAS NextGen
• Implementation of approved Business software from Mazars Group, including software/tools identified locally.
• Exploring new ideas and technological solutions identified by the Innovation team to improve current corporate controls and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Provide audit and accounting personnel with 1st & 2nd level
• CaseWare/Atlas support, resolving CaseWare/Atlas incidents reported by users and escalation and follow up on unresolved incidents with CaseWare Africa.
• Gathering resources or information to assist in resolving frequent problems
• User provisioning and software license management;
• Training and coaching for end users
• Liaison with suppliers/software vendors for software licensing inquiries and requirements;
• Provide support for ongoing projects and new projects the QRM
• Software team will be responsible for.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 certification and A+/N+/MCTS certification or equivalent thereof
• Comfortable using common Office 365 applications such as, Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive
• Good knowledge of Windows 10/11 operating systems and Windows servers
• Good understanding of basic scripting in CMD/PowerShell
• Good writing and spoken communication for the compilation of application documentation, instructions and training materials
• Possess a proactive mentality/mindset
• Offering excellent customer service with attention to detail and quality of work
• Team player with ability to cope under pressure or setbacks
• Effective scheduling, strategic planning and time management

Closing Date    
2023/05/31

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Job Description    

• Audit senior vacancies have opened in the offshoring division of Mazars. This division works primarily with our offices in the Netherlands with a focus on the audit of real estate entities incorporated in Europe. This vacancy within the offshoring division operates in a hybrid business model where staff are allowed to work from home for two days per week and three days in the Mazars Gqeberha office. 
• The purpose of this role will be to perform audit work for international real estate clients and to assist on other audit engagements locally and internationally. Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the overall audit quality standards are met for all engagements. Supporting business development and building client relationships will also be key aspects of the role.
• We require the available vacancies to be filled as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Plan, execute and finalise audit engagements within budgets and time frames
• Produce client reports (annual financial statements, minutes, certificates, and report to management)
• Liaise with Partners, Staff and Clients on all aspects of the engagement
• Ensure the latest statutory knowledge is applied and undergo any required training
• Maintain effective client relationships
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budget
• Participate in business development efforts including targeting, lead generation, proposals etc
• 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

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed audit articles essential
• Qualified CA(SA)
• 2 years’ post articles experience
• International experience and previous experience with a big four firm advantageous.
• Proficient in preparing financial statements and other financial reports
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS and ISA standards
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel, MS Word, and MS Power Point.
• Must be able to plan, execute, and supervise the execution of fieldwork and finalisation of audit engagements
• Experience in the real estate industry would be advantageous
• Understanding of the Dutch language would be advantageous

Essential competencies:

• Pro-active and solutions driven
• Intrinsically motivated
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Culturally diverse mindset
• Adherence to principles and values
• Writing and reporting skills
• Information gathering and analytically strong
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and quality oriented
• Customer focused
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives

Closing Date    
2023/05/22