Job Roles at Forvis Mazars Group

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and preparation for analytics engagements, including scope, timelines, and budget.
• Design, develop, and implement data analytics solutions to support audit engagements.
• Oversee and organize analytics projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain data models and dashboards to provide insights into audit findings.
• Collaborate with audit teams to integrate data analytics into audit processes.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders throughout the audit process.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on data analytics tools and techniques.
• Document audit processes and methodologies used in analytics projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to bring innovative solutions to the audit process.

Minimum Requirements

Management Responsibilities:

• Manage and review the work of junior team members
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members on data analytics and audit procedures
• Assist in the development and implementation of audit strategies and plans

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage individual productivity, meet deadlines, and demonstrate clear communication
• Complete timesheets and expense reports accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation
• Adhere to firm policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
• CA(SA) qualification highly preferred (but not essential)
• Knowledge of audit standards and regulatory requirements
• 4+ years of experience in IT audit/financial auditing
• Strong understanding of data analytics and visualization principles
• Understanding of data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, and other relevant software
• Team management
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and demonstrate sound judgment

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of audit standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience working in an auditing firm
• CA(SA)

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Duties and Responsibilities

• As part of our efforts to strengthen the regional integration of our African countries, Forvis Mazars is looking for an internationally-minded and well organized PMO (Project Management Officer) based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Reporting to the Regional Committee Chair of the Africa Region based in Johannesburg and other regional committee members in Africa and Europe, the ideal candidate will coordinate and follow-up with all of the firm’s actions in the Africa region.

In more detail, the position will cover the following activities

• Coordinate, follow-up, monitor and support regional action-plans
• Be a central contact-point and facilitator for regional committees
• Organize, produce minutes and follow-up on regular regional coordination calls
• Analyze and benchmark regional effectiveness and synergies
• Manage budget for regional integration
• Work on other ad-hoc projects in relation with regional integration, including for example client, M&A or HR projects

Minimum Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience 

• The ideal candidate will have between 3 to 5 years’ experience in a project-driven and consulting or finance-oriented environment, ideally acquired in an international organization. We are looking for a candidate with an international mindset, strong interpersonal and organization skills and business acumen.   

Further experience and skills required for this job include:

• Structured project management, organizational and leadership skills
• International mindset and excellent communication skills
• Motivated by international work, proven ability to work across cultures, ideally including experience abroad
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Capacity to build trustful relationships and engage with people at all levels
• Autonomous and rigorous self-starter
• Ability to combine diplomacy with strong persuasion and influencing skills
• Very good analytical and IT skills and ability to use Co-Pilot or other AI tools
• Multilingual (preferably French given the region that the person will be working within)
• Experience in co-ordinating in a complex structure 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits
• Provide a consulting services to clients
• Draft audit reports and present final findings to the client
• Provide on the job coaching to internal auditors and trainees
• Supervision of internal audit teams on multiple audits
• Apply internal audit specific policies, procedures , methodologies and standards
• Manage the delivery of each assignment in line with scope and limitations
• Support the business in championing strategic business roles
• Manage a portfolio of clients
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Candidate Requirements

• BCom degree with relevant internal audit qualification
• CA (SA)/CIA advantageous
• Membership with IIA
• At least 5 years’ experience in a consulting role in governance, risk and compliance, of which 2 years’ must be in a senior auditor or supervisor role

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits;
• Provide consulting services to clients;
• Draft audit reports and present final findings to the client;
• Provide on the job coaching to internal auditors and trainees;
• Supervision of internal audit teams on multiple audits;
• Apply internal audit specific policies, procedures, methodologies and standards;
• Manage the delivery of each assignment in line with scope and limitations;
• Support the business in championing strategic business roles; and
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• CA (SA)/CIA advantageous;
• Membership with IIA;
• At least BCom degree with relevant internal audit qualification;
• 4 years’ experience in a consulting role in governance, risk, and compliance, of which 2 years’ must be in a senior auditor role;
• A thorough knowledge of IIA standards and best practices;
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills;
• Proven ability to manage clients, teams and other relevant stakeholders;
• Knowledge of internal audit software tools and methodologies;
• Good client relations and networking skills;
• Willingness to travel when necessary; and
• Valid drivers’ licence and own transport.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Research
• Drafting of comprehensive transfer pricing documentation including, conducting functional analysis interviews; attending to economic analysis and industry analysis Consulting and tax advice, including transfer pricing reviews and planning
• Tax administration and dispute resolution
• Budget management in respect of client engagements
• Manage risk management procedures
• Manage individual/business unit work performance
• Articles and other client communication material
• Training & development
• Assist with department budgets
• Recommend billing amounts and timings
• Role model the organisational culture and instil culture in others
• Mentoring and coaching
• Maintain client relationships
• Grow client portfolio
• Identify cross-selling opportunities

Minimum Requirements

• Accounting/Legal/Economics degree plus post graduate tax qualification
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ specific tax consulting experience as a client- facing Tax Consultant in a professional services environment
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ transfer pricing experience is essential
• Sound knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines as well as South African transfer pricing regulations and guidance
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office package)
• Familiarity with relevant software to perform comparable searches
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and situations
• Ability to gather information and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Excellent relating and networking skills
• Ability to plan and organise activities
• Ability to apply professional / specialist / technical expertise

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and preparation for audit engagements, including scope, timelines, and budget.
• Design, develop, and implement data analytics solutions to support audit engagements.
• Oversee and organize analytics projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain data models and dashboards to provide insights into audit findings.
• Collaborate with audit teams to integrate data analytics into audit processes.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders throughout the audit process.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on data analytics tools and techniques.
• Document audit processes and methodologies used in analytics projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to bring innovative solutions to the audit process.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data analytics and visualization principles.
• Understanding of data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, and other relevant software.
• Experience in audit or assurance services, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other data analytics tools such as Tableau, QlikSense, or similar.
• Knowledge of audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have worked or currently working in an audit firm.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Solution Development  

• Design and develop innovative solutions on Microsoft 365 (e.g., SharePoint Online, Teams, Power Platform) and Azure (e.g., Azure Functions, App Services).  
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications in Azure to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency.

Azure Infrastructure Management  

• Manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity management via Microsoft Entra ID.  
• Optimize Azure environments for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness using tools like Azure Monitor and Cost Management.

Integration and Automation  

• Integrate Microsoft 365 applications with Azure services (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate) to streamline workflows.  
• Leverage Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Bicep or Terraform.

Security and Compliance  

• Implement security best practices using Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Entra ID.  
• Ensure solutions comply with organizational and regulatory standards, including data protection and governance policies.

Deployment and Optimization  

• Deploy solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure using modern practices, ensuring high availability and resilience.  
• Monitor and enhance solution performance with tools like Azure Application Insights and Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

Documentation and Support  

• Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture designs, deployment guides, and user manuals.  
• Provide training and support to end-users and teams to maximize adoption of Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement  

• Stay ahead of the curve with Microsoft 365 and Azure advancements, proposing upgrades and new solutions.  
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging tools (e.g., Copilot for Microsoft 365, Azure AI Services) to drive innovation.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Proven track record of building, deploying, and managing solutions on Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms.  
• Experience with cloud security, compliance, and end-to-end project lifecycles.  
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.  

Preferred Certifications:  

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate.  
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate or Enterprise Administrator Expert.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Detailed and up to date blueprint is available for every payroll client.
• Engagement letters for new and existing payroll clients
• Setting up of new payrolls on Sage business cloud professional payroll also known as (SBCPP).
• Setting up methods of calculation on SBCPP.
• Information timeously obtained from client.
• Information accurately captured on system.
• Payroll reports checked to ensure accuracy.
• Monthly payroll reconciliations performed, and relevant queries resolved.
• Monthly ACB report provided to client timeously.
• Administer salary payments on behalf of clients, where applicable
• Print and forward payslips before salaries are paid.
• Accurate Monthly management reports are provided timeously to clients.
• Liaise with external intermediaries (SARS, Department of Labour, etc.) in order to accurately and timeously resolve any queries / issues.
• Payroll queries accurately and timeously resolved
• Oversee the statutory submission of manual clients (for clients that is not on VIP)
• Accurately and timeously capture information.
• Present all relevant year-end documentation (IRP’s, etc.) to SARS
• Send EMR01 Recons to clients with outstanding amounts and liaise with client to make payments.
• Accurately and timeously resolve client queries.
• Approval certificates send to clients
• Train and develop junior staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with a qualification in payroll/ remuneration tax e.g. National Diploma in Tax.
• 3-5 years of experience in an external payroll / remuneration administration environment.
• Complex and multiple payrolls.
• Guiding and supervising a team.
• In depth knowledge of remuneration tax.
• Knowledge of BCEA.
• MS Office, a minimum of intermediate level proficiency (Excel & Word).
• In-depth Knowledge of Sage Business Cloud Professional Payroll.
• Excellent communication skills.
• SARS Easyfile.
• Knowledge of Sage Self Service.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute sustainability reporting processes in compliance with international and local standards & frameworks.
• Report compilation for clients.
• Coordinate data collection from various departments and ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data reported.
• Monitor and report on key sustainability metrics and performance indicators.
• Conduct materiality assessments to identify and prioritise the most significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues for the company.
• Engage with stakeholders, including customers, employees, investors, and regulators, to gather input on material sustainability topics.
• Oversee and training of junior consultants.
• Business development, track of portal, proposal compilations and complete internal quality processes.
• Client product design from strategy to gaps analysis then solution design.
• Climate change client maturity journey, from measurement to decarbonisation pathways.

Minimum Requirements

Educational / Professional Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate qualification essential (sustainable development, business, finance or accounting)
• Strong understanding of international and local sustainability reporting standards and frameworks and developing landscape.
• Working knowledge of the GRI Standards, IFRS S1 and S2, CSRD an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ client facing professional services experience within the sustainability field.
• Proven experience in carbon footprint assessment and decarbonisation strategy development and implementation
• Commercially focused and adept in applying your sustainability knowledge to differing client situations
• Business development is essential
• Strong business writing and presentation skills.