Openings at Forvis Mazars Group

An opportunity exists in the Tax Advisory Division of Mazars; an international professional services firm, based at Mazars House in Century City, Cape Town.

Purposes of the job:

• To independently attend to and lead transfer pricing assignments, carry out research relating to a variety of tax and other related issues (covering the full spectrum of transfer pricing) and to compile appropriate reports/opinions/letters and other documents.  To review reports/opinions/letters and documents prepared by other tax advisors/clients and to liaise with clients, their advisors and SARS where appropriate.

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

Deadline:25th July,2025

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Mazars Advisory is currently recruiting for a Manager in Internal Audit to join their dynamic, fast-growing team. The successful candidate should have the necessary internal audit skills, knowledge, and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress.
• Assign and manage tasks with other team members considering engagement needs and identified business outcomes and organize own work such that important items get done first.
• Build strong internal relationships within the service line and with other services across the organization.
• Manage internal and external relationships at an engagement level.
• Research the client with the objective of developing a detailed understanding of the environment in which they operate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage critical project outcomes, work products, barriers to success, and changes in expectations or scope.
• Identifying risks and controls within business processes under review.
• Drafting detailed audit programmes for tests of attributes, controls and details, as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for data analytic procedures.
• Compilation of working papers substantiating scope and results of testing.
• Reviewing working papers of junior team members.
• Provide a coaching / mentoring role and review sections prepared by junior staff.
• Display a logical thought process in understanding client challenges and exploring possible solutions.
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues to project manager along with suggested preventive or mitigating actions.
• 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; and
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Minimum Requirements    

• Previous Audit firm experience necessary;
• CIA advantageous, or at the least, registration for completion of CIA;
• Membership with IIA;
• BCom with honours in Internal Audit / Accounting / Audit from an esteemed university;
• 6 years’ experience in a consulting role in governance, risk, and compliance, of which 2 years’ must be in a managerial 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.

Deadline:31st October,2025

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An opportunity exists in the Business Sustainability Division of Forvis Mazars; an international professional services firm, based at Forvis Mazars House in beautiful Century City, Cape Town. Purpose: You will be a part of a dynamic team who provides comprehensive sustainability solutions and services which inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities. Your main purpose will be to consult to clients on the sustainability strategy regarding their business optimization, social equity, and environmental analysis.

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.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about sustainability and committed to making a positive impact.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• A self-starter, proactive, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Emotional intelligence
• Project and time management essential

Deadline:30th September,2025