Jobs at Mazars

Job Description    

• As a Microsoft 365 Solutions Engineer within the Mazars Innovation Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions built on the Microsoft 365 platform. This role is crucial in enhancing our technology ecosystem and empowering our professionals to deliver high-value services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Solution Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new solutions on the Microsoft 365 platform to address business needs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Customisation: Customise and extend existing Microsoft 365 applications and services to meet specific requirements and create tailored solutions for our firm.
• Integration: Develop integrations between Microsoft 365 applications and other business systems to streamline workflows and improve data sharing.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and security of developed solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and best practices.
• Support and Training: Provide support and training to end-users and other teams to ensure they can effectively utilise the Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Stay Current: Stay up to date with the latest Microsoft 365 developments and best practices, and recommend upgrades or enhancements as needed.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor and analyse the performance of the implemented solutions to ensure they are meeting expected outcomes. Identify any issues or areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities for innovation, suggest new solutions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our technology stack.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in information technology, or a related field

Preferred Certifications:

•  Microsoft certifications related to Office 365 and Azure

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The purpose of the role: is 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 3-5 years’ specific tax consulting experience as a client- facing Tax Consultant in a professional services environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ transfer pricing experience is essential
• Sound knowledge of OECD transfer pricing guidelines as well as South African transfer pricing regulations and guidance
• Good business developer with a good network within the transfer pricing sector in South Africa
• Proven ability to manage people and clients
• 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
• Motivating/Communicating leadership style
• Strong project management stills
• Problem solver and effective, efficient decision maker
• Solutions Oriented