Job Vacancies at Mazars

Job Description    

An Assistant Manager vacancy has opened in the offshoring division of Mazars International Services within the Mazars Gqeberha office. This division works primarily with our offices in the Netherlands and services a broad spectrum of clients in the corporate and financial services sectors. The division operates in a hybrid business model.

The purpose of this role will be to perform audits for international clients and to assist on other audit engagements locally and internationally. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the overall audit quality standards are met for all engagements and managing junior staff. Supporting business development and building client relationships with our business partners and customers will also be key aspects of the role.

We require the available vacancies to be filled as soon as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Plan, execute and finalise audit engagements within budgets and time frames
• Produce client reports (annual financial statements, minutes, certificates, and report to management)
• Liaise with Partners, Staff and Clients on all aspects of the engagement
• Ensure the latest statutory knowledge is applied and undergo any required training
• Maintain effective client relationships
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budget
• Participate in business development efforts including targeting, lead generation, proposals etc

Essential competencies:

• Pro-active and solutions driven
• Intrinsically motivated
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Culturally diverse mindset
• Adherence to principles and values
• Writing and reporting skills
• Information gathering and analytically strong
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and quality oriented
• Customer focused
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed audit articles essential
• Qualified CA(SA)
• 2 - 3 years’ post articles experience
• International experience and previous experience with a big four firm advantageous.
• Proficient in preparing financial statements and other financial reports
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS and ISA standards
• Proficiency in MS Office with good working knowledge of Excel, MS Word, and MS Power Point.
• Must be able to plan, execute, and supervise the execution of fieldwork and finalisation of audit engagements
• Experience in the real estate industry advantageous
• Understanding of the Dutch or Afrikaans language advantageous

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Job Description    

An opportunity has become available for an Audit Manager to join Mazars in South Africa.  The role is based at our Gqeberha office.

The purpose of the role will be to perform audit related duties, manage the audit team, provide direction, supervision and review for each audit assignment. Furthermore, to be responsible to ensure overall audit quality standards are met for all engagements. Supporting business development and building client relationships will also be key aspects of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments
• Audit assignment budget planning and management
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budget
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are in compliance with the requirements set out by Mazars Audit Methodology, ISA’s and relevant accounting framework
• Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letters etc.)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff
• Provide technical assistance to staff members (where required)
• Propose billings and manage WIP
• Maintain and build excellent client relationships
• Participate in business development efforts including targeting, lead generation, proposals etc.
• Training, coaching and mentoring of audit staff

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ post articles experience
• Proficient in CaseWare
• Registered as a SAICA Assessor advantageous
• A thorough knowledge of IFRS, IFRS for SME and ISA Core

Competencies required:

• Pro-active and solutions driven
• Team leadership and strong team work skills
• Ability to mentor and develop talent
• Adherence to principles and values
• Writing and reporting skills
• Information gathering and problem analysis skills
• Able to demonstrate and exercise sound judgment skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Quality and detail orientation
• Customer focused
• Able to work and cope under pressures and deal with setbacks
• Results driven and able to achieve work goals and objectives

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Job Description    
A Tax Registration Officer role has become available within Mazars in South Africa. They would be involved in preparing, submitting, and completing VAT and Customs registrations with SARS and deal with associated correspondence. Attend to all SARS ad hoc queries allocated to them by the management team.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• VAT, PAYE and Customs registration on behalf of clients and ad hoc references for registrations
• Liaising with SARS on behalf of Mazars on request from any Mazars internal and / or external / potential client, where this cannot be resolved by normal course of business and requires intervention at a SARS level.
• Deregistration’s 
• Resolve escalated queries.
• Manage individual productivity (include completion of timesheets)/ travelling/ parking.
• Research and identify changes in legislation and standards impacting the firm and the profession.
• Effective communication with internal and external clients
• Foster professional client relationships with internal and external clients

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Registration as Registered Tax Practitioner with a controlling body and SARS (qualification dependent on the controlling body requirements)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the field and specifically dealing with SARS

Knowledge of:

• MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of Greatsoft will be advantageous.
• SARS E-Filing
• Knowledge of current legislation and other regulations relating to the work
• Own transport a MUST

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Job Description    

• A position has become available for a dynamic tax complaince officer to help grow our tax compliance team.Mazars is looking to fill an exciting vacancy within its tax compliance department, the person will be required to complete income tax and related returns and deal with associated correspondence. 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Gather and collate tax related information from the audit and accounting department & clients in order to complete the following orporate returns:
• ITR14
• IT14SD
• IRP6, 1st, 2nd and 3rd
• DTR01 and DTR02
• WT002 returns and reconciliations
• Prepare the ITR14, IT14SD returns and supporting documentation and IRP6 returns
• Prepare corporate tax computations and review computations prepared for tax compliance
• Reconciliation of assessments (include objections and appeals)
• Attend to all related Queries / Objections and Appeals, SARS queries, SARS objections and appeals(N00, NOA, ADR1)
• Apply for tax clearance certificates (Good standing and Tender) via SARS e-filing
• Complete DWT returns (DTR01 & DTR02) as well as WT002 monthly , bi annual and annual returns
• Ensure quality control of the corporate returns by preparing a completed Corporate Check List when preparing returns for review
•  Achieve the yearly KPI’s set out in the following areas:
• Productive hours
• Tax returns submitted / outstanding
• Fees billed
•  WIP management
• Register clients for Income Tax with SARS (IT77C)
• Manage individual productivity by achieving the agreed productive hours

Minimum Requirements    

• At least 1-3 years relevant tax compliance experience with specific emphasis on Corporate/Companies’ tax compliance
• Grade 12
• Tax or other relevant BCom qualification with Accounting 3 and Tax
• Workable knowledge of key elements of the Income Tax Act e.g. Capital Gains Tax, General Allowances and Special Allowances, etc.
• Experience SARS e-filing
• Able to gather information, analyse problems and write reports
• Able to remain efficient when under pressure
• Deadline-orientated with minimum supervision required
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload and numerous client portfolios
• Solution-orientated and able to overcome setbacks
• Attention to detail is essential
• Client services excellence
• Integrity beyond reprieve

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Job Description    

• Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory services firm, has a challenging opportunity available in our IT department based in Gqeberha/PE. The person would be tasked with providing a support service to ensure that PCs (IT equipment), telephones, printers, cell phones and equipment are functioning optimally at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Provide 1st and 2nd level support
• Resolve and close IT incidents
• Escalate unresolved incidents
• Follow up on unresolved incidents
• Setup new PCs for users and ensure that they are functional
• Assist with the administration of the intranet
• Provide user support training and coaching
• Liaise with suppliers with regards to IT equipment

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a desktop support environment within a corporate environment
• Grade 12 qualification plus A+/N+/MCTS qualification
• Skilled in the resolution of PC hardware problems
• Skilled in the resolution of operating systems and application software problems
• Be proactive
• Focus on providing high levels of customer service
• Be able to work as part of a team
• High levels of quality and detail orientation
• Be able to cope with pressures and setbacks

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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 94 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
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• 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 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 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
• Graduates with a completed Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university.

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

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Job Description    

• An exciting vacancy exists in Mazars Gqeberha for a Junior Tax Consultant in the Tax Consulting department. The purpose of incumbent would be to assists in executing and acquiring client assignments under supervision of the senior team members, to carry out research relating to a variety of tax issues (covering the full spectrum of taxes) and to compile appropriate reports/opinions/letters and other documents.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Contribute to tax related reports / opinions / letters (including correspondence with SARS)
• Conduct tax research that is relevant and meets the requirements of the brief provided by manager
• Perform tax calculations and reconciliations
• The preparation and submission of tax objections, appeals and VDP applications.
• Completion of returns
• Preparation of response to SARS audits, verifications and other tax-related queries.
• Accurate identification of variance between assessment and tax return
• Assist with identifying appropriate actions based on assessment variance and discuss this with senior team member or partner

Core competencies

• Confidence and decisiveness
• Teamwork
• Adhering to principles and values
• Presenting and communicating information
• Writing and reporting
• Applying professional / specialist / technical expertise
• Information gathering and problem analysis
• Judgment
• Relating and networking
• Information gathering and problem analysis
• Judgment

Minimum Requirements    

• At least 1 - 2 years tax experience
• Appropriate accounting, law or tax qualification
• Good working knowledge of tax legislation
• SAICA Articles or SAIPA Articles would be advantageous

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Job Description    

• An exciting vacancy exists in Mazars Gqeberha for a Junior Tax Consultant (VAT) in the Tax Consulting department. The purpose of incumbent would be to assist in executing and acquiring client assignments under supervision of the senior team members, to carry out research relating to a variety of tax issues (covering the full spectrum of taxes) and to compile appropriate reports/opinions/letters and other documents.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Contribute to VAT related reports / opinions / letters (including correspondence with SARS)
• Conduct tax research that is relevant and meets the requirements of the brief provided by manager
• Perform VAT calculations and reconciliations
• Assist as required with VAT returns, VAT objections/appeals and VDP applications as part of larger assignments
• Completion of VAT returns, tax registrations forms and other compliance related assignments 
• Accurate identification of variance between assessment and VAT return
• Assist with identifying appropriate actions based on assessment variance and discuss this with senior team member or partner
• Assist with attending to VAT verifications/audits instituted by SARS
• Assist with performing VAT component of tax due diligence reports

Core competencies

• Confidence and decisiveness
• Teamwork
• Adhering to principles and values
• Presenting and communicating information
• Writing and reporting
• Applying professional / specialist / technical expertise
• Information gathering and problem analysis
• Judgment
• Relating and networking
• Information gathering and problem analysis
• Judgment

Minimum Requirements    

• At least 1 – 2 years’ experience focusing on VAT consulting (non-negotiable)
• Accounting or tax qualification (or studying towards such a qualification)
• Good working knowledge of VAT legislation and VAT case law
• SAICA Articles or SAIPA Articles would be advantageous

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Job Description    

• Mazars Gauteng is recruiting for Audit Senior Managers in the financial services division within the Audit department to perform audit related duties, manage the audit team and to provide direction, supervision and review for each audit assignment. In addition to audit related duties – business development, as well as learning & development focuses will be required with the future view of becoming a partner.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Produce client reports (Audit Strategy Memorandum, Audit Completion Memorandum, Management letters etc.)
• Propose and finalise audit opinions (including Key Audit Matters where applicable)
• Review financial statements (separate and/or consolidated) in terms of IFRS, Companies Act and JSE Listing Requirements
• Audit assignment budget planning and project management
• Monitoring and evaluation of performance in relation to budget
• Conduct full audit file reviews and related reports to ensure the relevant files are ready for sign off and locked down within relevant period
• Manage resourcing and plotting of staff members on audit engagements
• Work allocations as required by individual audit assignments
• Ensure audit planning documentation is completed
• Managing team productivity
• Perform billings, manage WIP and debtor collections
• Performance management of staff members including, continuously providing feedback to staff
• Mentoring of team (Formal and Informal)
• Provide technical assistance to staff members
• Maintain excellent client relationships
• Business Development
• Solutions Oriented
• Contributing to and facilitating Learning and Development (self and team)

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum 2 years previous experience within an Audit Supervisor/Manager role
• Previous experience in auditing within the Banking industry. Exposure to the banking regulatory environment will be preferred.

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Job Description    

• Mazars, an international professional services firm, is looking for high potential individuals to join our high-performance team. An opportunity exists in our Accounting & Outsourced Services team and the successful candidate will report to their line Manager / HOD. If you are passionate about the complete accounting process and the technological advancements cloud accounting brings, this vacancy is perfect for you.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage an allocated portfolio of clients.
• Liaise with external and internal clients, financial institutions, and any other relevant parties
• Take responsibility for the complete accounting process for the allocated clients, from capturing of information to submission of required statutory returns related to monthly accounting.
• Resolve review queries from Supervisor/Manager/Partner

Minimum Requirements    

• Recognised Accounting qualification (Bachelor’s Degree / NationalDiploma) and eligible to register with SAIPA/SAIPA registered or completed SAICA articles.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality orientation
• Must possess excellent planning and organising skills
• Must be proactive and possess good problem-solving skills
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures
• Prioritisation of daily tasks and requests, and management of daily workload to ensure that all tasks are completed for the day
• Resilience to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good verbal and written communication
• Must be able to multi-task
• Innovative thinker, constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality.
• Prior experience with Xero, Simplepay, Dext/Hubdoc and Caseware will be advantageous.

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Job Description    

• To carry out high level researchrelating to a variety of tax issues (covering the full spectrum of taxes) and to compile appropriate reports/opinions/letters and other documents under the overall responsibility of the senior team members or partners; and to review reports/opinions/letters and other documents prepared by tax advisors. 
• This will involve research, consulting and tax advice, tax calculations and reconciliations, tax administration and dispute resolution, tax compliance, budget management in respect of client engagements, manage risk management procedures, manage individual productivity, articles and other client communication material and training and development. 

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Conduct research on various tax issues
• Prepare tax-related reports/opinions/letters
• Perform tax calculations and reconciliations
• Assist with Tax compliance
• Manage budget for client engagements
• Assist with risk management procedures
• Write articles and other client communications material

Minimum Requirements    

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years high level tax consulting / research experience; or 3 years audit article experience with 1 year post high level tax consulting experience. 
• Qualifications / Education: Accounting or law degree plus tax qualification(s), CA(SA) and/or completed SAICA articles plus tax qualification(s), Advance Tax qualifications  (Masters) will be an advantage 

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Job Description    

• The purpose of the role will be to perform audit related duties, manage the audit team, provide direction, supervision and review for each audit assignment. Furthermore, to be responsible to ensure overall audit quality standards are met for all engagements. Supporting business development and building client relationships will also be key aspects of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Your duties will be, but not limited to the following:
 Individual

•  Produce client reports (AFS, Minutes, Certificates, Management letter)
• Finalisation / Proposed audit opinion
• Manage individual productivity.

 Results

• Budget management
• Audit file and related reports (varies between levels with regard to extent and quality of finalization): Review, finalisation & presentation to partner.
• Reviewed tax returns.

Management

• Job plotting
• Audit plan
• Develop audit budgets and continuance assessment documents.
• Monitors performance against budget
• On-going review of work (of level below) during audit field work – technical quality, timeousness and productivity
• Work allocation

Leadership

• Performance evaluation, reviewing and feedback on work reviewed to staff.
• Coaching
• Role model the organizational culture and instil culture in others.
• Motivated team
• Clients

Manage client relationships.

Minimum Requirements    

• CA(SA) qualifications
• Minimum 2 to 3 years post articles experience