Current Vacancies at Mazars

Job Description    

• Mazars in South Africa is offering an exciting position for an Accountant within the Accounting and Outsources Services department in the Gqeberha office. 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

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Job Description    

• An opportunity exists in the Accounting & Bookkeeping Division of Mazars; an international professional services firm, based at Mazars House in beautiful Century City, Cape Town.

The purpose of the Job:

• To perform independent reviews, to produce annual financial statements and to complete the accounting function up to trial balance level for a variety of client portfolios.

Duties and Responsibilities  

•  Gather client information
• Prepare annual working paper files
• Compile annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SME’s
• Perform independent reviews in accordance with ISRE2400 (essential)
• Process and reconcile monthly/bi-monthly client transactions and produce management accounts as required
• Produce and submit client statutory returns (VAT) and resolve SARS queries
• Resolve review queries from Supervisor/Manager/Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalisation
• Manage individual productivity

Minimum Requirements    

• Recognised Accounting qualification (Bachelor’s degree)
• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting / auditing environment in a similar role (specifically experience in performing independent reviews and compilation of annual financial statements)
• Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles and professional membership is preferred (not essential)
• Excellent Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Sage / Xero and Caseware)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Excellent customer focus
• Planning and organising skills
• Driver’s licence (preferred not essential)
• Own vehicle (preferred not essential)

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Job Description    

• Mazars in South Africa is offering an exciting position for an Accountant within the Accounting and Outsources Services department in the Gqeberha office. 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

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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.