Current Vacancies at Mazars

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.

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Job Description    

• Mazars in South Africa is offering an exciting position for a Senior Accountant within the Accounting and Outsources Services department, based in Umhlanga Ridge, Durban.
• The jobe role is will consist of ensuring the complete bookkeeping function up until trial balance level and to produce annual financial statements for a variety of client portfolios.
• If you have the right experience, want to work for a key player in the industry and have the drive to succeed and to build the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Gather client information
• Prepare annual working paper files
• Draft annual financial statements
• Process and reconcile monthly payroll/bi-monthly client transactions and produce management accounts as required
• Produce and submit client statutory returns (VAT) and resolve SARS queries
• Perform independent review engagements
• Resolve review queries from Supervisor/Manager/Partner and do final entries as per Partner’s finalisation
• Manage individual productivity and budgets
• Provide Pastel/Caseware/Xero support to clients upon request
• Maintain client relationships

Minimum Requirements    

• Recognised Accounting qualification (Bachelor’s degree)
• Completed SAICA articles 
• Excellent Computer skills
• MS Office, i.e Word, Excel and Outlook
• Pastel
• Caseware
• Xero
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Excellent customer focus
• Planning and organising skills
• Driver’s licence essential
• Own vehicle (preferred)

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Job Description    

• An opportunity exists in the Money Market Division of Mazars; an international professional services firm, based at Mazars House in beautiful Century City, Cape Town.
• We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to administer the Corporate Saver Account and render general administration support within the Money Market Department.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Process withdrawal instructions and arrange for authorisations
• Open new accounts
• Ensure clients are FICA compliant
• Liaison with clients, staff and partners
• Liaison with bank staff
• Resolve queries with various parties
• Monitor system and balance interest daily
• Perform daily reconciliations
• Attend to banking details
• Assist with ad hoc duties in the Money Market department

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 qualification
• Administrative qualification will be advantageous
• At least 2 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Previous Financial services experience will be advantageous
• Understanding of FICA legislation and the practical application thereof
• Quality and detail orientated
• Strong administration skills
• Proven MS Office skills (MS Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Knowledge of banking procedures
• Strong people and communication skills
• Be able to operate under pressure and meet daily deadlines
• Be able to deal with and resolve problems
• Client focused

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Job Description    

• Mazars International Services is recruiting for Accounting Client Advisors / Accounting Seniors to join the Accounting and Outsourced Services team. This high performing division of Mazars is focused on fast tracking growth in our primary markets by integrating local talent with our international teams. The successful candidate will report to the HOD / Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Process and reconcile monthly/bi-monthly client transactions from source documents and producing management accounts.
• Liaise with external and internal clients, financial institutions and any other relevant parties
• Perform general office administration duties
• Resolve review queries from Supervisor/Manager/Partner

Core Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality orientation
• Must possess excellent planning and organizing skills
• Must be proactive and possess good problem-solving skills
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures
• Prioritization of daily tasks and requests, and management of daily workload
• Resilience to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good verbal and written communication
• Must be able to multi-task

Minimum Requirements    

• Recognized Accounting qualification (Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma) and eligible to register with SAIPA/SAIPA registered.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Prior experience with Xero and Dext will be advantageous.

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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)