Jobs at Forvis Mazars Group

Job Description    

• Forvis Mazars is looking for a Junior Consultant to join their Corporate Governance & Consluting team, as a Junior consultant you will support the delivery of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) services to clients across various industries.
• You will assist in evaluating and improving corporate governance frameworks, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Implementation and Project Support

• Assist in the preparation of Governance reports under supervision.
• Support project planning and coordination tasks.
• Attend and take minutes in client meetings; assist in preparing presentation materials.
• Help ensure client compliance with regulatory requirements through research and documentation.
• Maintain organized records of client deliverables and correspondence.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams.

Innovation and Research

• Conduct basic research on governance-related topics.
• Share findings and best practices with the team.
• Stay updated on relevant governance regulations and frameworks (e.g., King IV, PFMA).
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Business Development Support

• Assist in preparing proposals and presentations for potential clients.
• Help coordinate networking events and maintain contact databases.
• Participate in internal brainstorming sessions for new business opportunities.

Client Engagement

• Support the team in building and maintaining professional client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and networking events as an observer or junior representative.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with clients.

Minimum Requirements    

• 0–2 years of experience in Governance, Compliance, or related fields.
• Exposure to consulting or client-facing environments is advantageous.
• BCom degree in Company Secretarial and Governance Practice or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of risk management principles and frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO).
• Basic understanding of governance frameworks and legislation (e.g., Basel III, King IV, Companies Act, FSCA guidelines).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn.

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/31

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Job Description    

• Are you hungry to become the CA(SA) of the future acquiring the digital, business and professional acumen needed for the fast pace and ever-evolving world that we live in?
• Do you aspire to grow your skills in a dynamic and stimulating work environment?
• Do you want to be part of a firm with a track record of uninterrupted responsible growth?
• Are you innovative and adaptable, with an appetite for teamwork?
• Would you like your voice to be heard and your contribution to be valued?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, here are some facts you may also want to say ‘yes’ to!

• An international audit firm
• 40 000+ professionals in over 100 countries
• Clients across various specialisations
• Strong focus on training and development
• 52% of our workforce is 30 years old or younger.
• Innovation hubs in South Africa and globally 
• Secondment opportunities on completion of your training contract

Forvis Mazars in South Africa are recruiting aspiring professionals to join our 3-year training programme and be part of our dynamic audit team.

What can Forvis Mazars offer you:

• A learning experience that encompasses an integration of your theoretical knowledge into a practical experience allowing you to perform audits across various industries and sectors.
• Preparation towards your examinations (CTA, ITC and APC).
• Global and Local Technical and Professional skills training equipping you to function effectively in a high-performance environment towards becoming a well-rounded CA (SA).
• Access to resources such as training material, partners, managers, other service lines to upskill yourself.
• A culture that embraces diversity and inclusion allowing you to feel safe to share your ideas and opinions that will be respected.
• Fun and support during your time at Forvis Mazars.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To perform audit procedures on various clients in different sectors/industries.
• To progress steadily throughout your articles to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (SA).
• To prepare for and write the ITC and APC exams.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with university entrance
• Currently studying towards an Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university.
• Candidates will be required to have successfully completed PGDA prior to joining the firm.

Other attributes:

• Manage personal performance
• Work effectively in teams
• Uphold ethics and values, and act with integrity
• Communicates clearly and succinctly
• Work proactively in a challenging environment
• Computer literacy

Closing Date    

• 2025/12/31