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MAZARS IN SOUTH AFRICA COMPANY PROFILE Audit, tax and advisory services
MAZARS IN SOUTH AFRICACOMPANY PROFILEAudit, tax and advisory services
ABOUT MAZARSMazars is an international, integrated, transparent and independent organisation. Globally Mazars specialises in audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services.
Locally we have a long history of professional excellence. We provide the same diligent and professional service to everyone we are engaged with as part of the Mazars Group.
Our commitment to take care of our clients and their businesses is strongly reflected in the loyalty they show us – some client relationships we have are maintained for over 50 years.
A versatile blend of personal attention coupled with huge resources and experience firmly positions us uniquely in South Africa. We are a firm with the power and presence to rival the world’s largest accounting firms but have the agility to respond to our clients’ needs quickly and decisively.
MAZARS: GLOBAL • INTEGRATED • TRUSTED
Audit innovation of the year’ award 2012 and 2013 International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) Awards
Transaction services§§ Due diligence and transactional
support
§§ Mergers and Acquisitions
§§ Valuations and fair and reasonable opinions
§§ Restructuring and capital raising
§§ Listings and IPOs
§§ Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) verification and consulting
§§ Financial modelling and capital raising
Governance, risk and control services §§ Internal audit outsourcing and support
§§ Risk and performance management outsourcing and support
§§ Governance and Audit Committee advisory
§§ Analysis and optimisation of internal control systems
§§ Independent quality assurance reviews
§§ Human rights, ethics and social compliance
Business Rescue services§§ Business rescue viability assessments
§§ Comparison of business rescue vs liquidation
§§ Acceptance of appointment as business rescue practitioner
§§ Management or turnaround specialists
Assurance§§ Statutory and voluntary audits
of financial statements
§§ Reviews
§§ Special audits
§§ Expert opinions
§§ Information, Communication and Technology Advisory (ICTA)
Tax advice§§ Corporate tax and restructuring
§§ Indirect tax and international tax
§§ Trust and estate planning
§§ Partnerships and individuals
§§ Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs)
Accounting and financial support services§§ Annual and monthly accounting
support
§§ Completion of statutory returns – VAT, PAYE, income tax
§§ Preparation of annual financial statements
§§ Emergency accounting work
§§ Training and development of client’s staff
Outsourcing§§ Wills, trusts and estates
§§ Remuneration management or payroll services
§§ Employee benefits
§§ Company secretarial services
§§ Financial services
§§ Retirement fund administration
§§ Learning and development
§§ Information, Communication and Technology Advisory (ICTA)
Forensic services §§ Business intelligence (individual
and corporate)
§§ Fraud risk assessment and prevention programmes including hotline services
§§ Fraud awareness training
§§ Data mining and analysis
§§ Fraud investigation, litigation support and dispute resolution
FINANCIAL AUDIT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL
TAXATION
TRANSACTION SERVICES
CREATION OF ADDED VALUE
A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES
HELPING YOU AT ALL STAGES OF YOUR CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Mazars is one of the founding members of Praxity, an International Alliance of Independent Firms created in 2007. Praxity is present in 84 countries. Through Praxity, Mazars is able to assist its clients in 17 additional countries.
BIGGEST GROWTH AMONG THE TOP 15 WORLDWIDE ACCOUNTING FIRMS
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In 2007, Mazars became one of the founding members of praxity, an alliance of independent audit and consultancy firms, which now includes 30,000 professionals in 92 countries. all members share the same high standards of technical excellence and uphold the same ethical values in conducting their professions. as such, the praxity alliance offers Mazars additional operating capacity via professional teams in 18 additional countries.
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72COUNTRIeS IN The INTeGRATeDpARTNeRShIp AS OF SepTembeR 1, 2013
13ADDITIONAL COUNTRIeS WheRe We SeRVe OUR CLIeNTS ThROUGh OUR CORReSpONDeNTAGReemeNTS ANDRepReSeNTATIVe OFFICeS
aMerICaSArgentina, bermuda, brazil,
Canada, Chile, Dutch West Indies, ecuador, French West Indies, mexico, peru,
United States (including representative offices in the Cayman Islands),
Uruguay, Venezuela
international Presence
serving our Clientsworldwide
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Integrated countries
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Non-integrated countries: mazars correspondents and representative offices
MIddle- eaSt
bahrain, egypt, Kuwait, Israel, Lebanon, palestine,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman,
The United Arab emirates
afrICaAlgeria, Angola, benin, botswana,
Cameroon (including representative offices in Chad and Democratic
Republic of the Congo), Congo-brazzaville, Djibouti,
Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, madagascar (including representative offices in the Union of the Comoros),
mauritius, morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal,
South Africa, Tunisia
aSIa-paCIfICAustralia, China (mainland
& hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Japan, malaysia, myanmar, New Caledonia, pakistan,
Republic of Korea, Singapore, Tajikistan, Thailand,
Vietnam
europeAlbania, Austria, belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Germany, hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, malta, Netherlands, Norway, poland, portugal,
Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and Channel Islands
(including a representative office in Gibraltar)
PRAXITY
MAZARS CURRENTLY HAS OFFICES IN 22 AFRICAN COUNTRIES (OVER KEY ENGLISH AND FRENCH SPEAKING AFRICAN CITIES).
Mazars is represented in 22 African countries providing high quality audit, tax and advisory services to public and private clients across a variety of sectors and industries.
With more than 2 100 professionals employed across the continent, Mazars presence in Africa is made up of independent yet integrated practices that are large enough to service international listed clients on a global basis, yet small enough to help small companies grow and prosper in their own environments.
We have experience in providing professional services to a wide range of clients including listed companies, audits of regulatory bodies and large private corporates, and have established various divisions that focus on the specific needs of such clients.
MAZARS THE RIGHT PARTNER TO DRIVE GROWTH STRATEGIES INTO AFRICA
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AFRICAN OFFICES
AFRICAAlgeria, Angola, B enin, Botswana,
Cameroon (including representative offices in Chad and Democratic
Republic of the Congo), Congo- Brazzaville, Djibouti,
Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar (including representative offices in the Union of the Comoros),
Mauritius, M orocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal,
South Africa, Tunisia
Integrated countries
Non-integrated countries: Mazars
correspondents and representative offices
Mazars coverage
IN SEPTEMBER 2007 MOORES ROWLAND INTEGRATED WITH MAZARS AND BECAME MAZARS SOUTH AFRICA
MAZARS SOUTH AFRICAMAZARS, AN INTEGRAL PLAYER IN AUDIT, ACCOUNTING, TAX AND ADVISORY SERVICES IN SOUTH AFRICA
12OFFICES
900STAFF
79DIRECTORS
8OFFICES
570STAFF
48DIRECTORS
4LISTED AUDITS
21LISTED AUDITS
2006 2015
•Cape Town
Paarl• George
• • Plettenberg Bay
Port Elizabeth •
•East London
Durban •
• Bloemfontein
Johannesburg••Pretoria
Kimberley•
Kathu•
SOUTH AFRICABloemfontein, Cape Town,
Durban, East London,
George, Johannesburg,
Kathu, Kimberley, Paarl,
Plettenberg Bay,
Port Elizabeth,
Pretoria
79 PARTNERS
12 OFFICES
OVER
900 STAFF
Mazars has 12 offices in South Africa with 79 partners and over 900 staff members and is able to provide our clients with a national service no matter where they are.
MAZARS SERVICE OFFERINGSASSURANCE SERVICESWhether you require a statutory audit, voluntary audit or an independent review, Mazars has the knowledge and expertise to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible. We aim to add value to your business, whilst meeting all of the regulatory and legal requirements that make the process so complex and demanding.
ADDING VALUEWe believe your audit should be about more than fulfilling regulatory obligations. It’s an opportunity to re-assess your business, so we make a point of adding value to your audit through lateral thinking and practical commercial insight.
GLOBAL REACHIf your audit requirements extend over national borders we provide an integrated service, deploying cross-border teams under a single managing partner, ensuring the same levels of service and continuity that you experience locally.
STRONG RELATIONSHIPSWe know that productive relationships grow from clear communication based on honesty and empathy. In the audit space, consistency is key so that the experiences gained from year to year aren’t lost. At Mazars, we endeavour to keep your audit team consistent and to manage succession in a responsible way, so that the flow of knowledge is always seamless.
Whatever your size, wherever you are, we help you meet your legal reporting requirements in a wide variety of sectors, from small trading companies through to highly regulated industries such as pension funds and medical aid providers.
MAZARS SERVICE OFFERINGSTAX SERVICESIn an ever-changing environment, Mazars will help you manage your tax affairs in ways that enable you to maximise your income and profitability whilst ensuring compliance. Navigating this shifting landscape and making sure that you’re not paying unnecessary tax while remaining fully compliant, should be our problem – not yours.
CORPORATE TAXWhether you’re a large corporate client or an entrepreneur, you’re focused on what you do best – building your business. Allow us to help you manage your company’s tax affairs so your business benefits from high operational performance and legal protection, while ensuring you pay no more tax than you ought to.
INTERNATIONAL TAXIf you are a company with international connections or plans to expand into Africa, talk to us for assistance with your tax planning. Through our international network, you are assured efficient and smart advice from the best professionals around the world.
VAT AND OTHER INDIRECT TAXESFinding VAT to be more complicated than you thought? Our team of experts will guide you through many of the complex VAT and other indirect tax issues that people face in the daily course of doing business in South Africa.
PRIVATE INDIVIDUALSFor many people, personal tax matters are confusing and the annual tax season is a minefield. We will ensure a tailored tax service that treats you as an individual.
MAZARS SERVICE OFFERINGSINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT AND ADVISORY SERVICESOur IT audit specialists will assess your IT systems and identify any areas which require improvement.
We offer the following IT Audit and Assurance services:
§§ general control reviews
§§ application control reviews
§§ Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS)
§§ network discovery and vulnerability assessments
§§ web application security assessments
§§ configuration assessments
§§ IT governance reviews
§§ user access reviews
§§ project pre, post and implementation reviews
MAZARS SERVICE OFFERINGSPUBLIC SECTORWe understand the highly regulated environment in which public sector entities operate and we strive to provide tailor-made, value-added advisory solutions to ensure you remain compliant, relevant and effective.
You will be pleased to know we have been a service provider to the Auditor-General of South Africa for both contract out and contract in audits and quality control for several years. Through this experience, we have gained a deep understanding of the financial and control practices required to bring about resourceful and efficient use of funds. We also facilitate seminars, training and information sessions with the Auditor-General and the public sector.
As a conscientious corporate citizen, we endeavour to work with all spheres of government, as well as parastatals and public entities, to help meet the complex challenges you face by bringing about best practices, stimulating collaboration and transferring skills where necessary to enhance performance and delivery
MAZARS SERVICE OFFERINGSADVISORY SERVICESIn today’s business environment you need to react to opportunities and threats faster than ever before, while simultaneously implementing long-term strategies for future success. Whether you’re pursuing new opportunities, dealing with challenges or managing the daily pressures of running your business, our diverse team of experienced professionals can help you find solutions.
We can:
§§ facilitate business growth
§§ support and protect your business by helping you with corporate governance and compliance
§§ improve your business’ performance through advice and consulting
§§ help ensure you have the right processes in place
§§ help mitigate against the risk of unforeseen events
Whatever the development stage of your business, Mazars will help you manage all the support functions needed to grow your business, whilst you focus on continuing to deliver the products and services that enhance profitability and shareholder value.
Our range of advisory services comprises:
§§ transaction and forensic services
§§ financial services
§§ strategic planning
§§ IFRS consulting
§§ risk management
§§ human resources
§§ human rights and social compliance services
§§ business rescue services
§§ learning & development
§§ broad based black economic empowerment
§§ corporate finance
§§ renewable energy services
§§ accounting and outsourcing services
To assist you in making better use of your resources, we offer the following outsourced services:
§§ internal audit
§§ company secretarial
§§ remuneration services and employee benefits
MAZARS SERVICE OFFERINGSACCOUNTING SERVICESStaying on top of accounting is a challenge for businesses caught up in the daily priorities of running a business.
Let us help you so you don’t fall behind.
We offer a comprehensive, one-stop business accounting service, including monthly bookkeeping, submission of statutory returns and management accounts.
We tailor our service to suit your requirements. If you’ve tried to do it yourself, have fallen behind, and a tax deadline is imminent, we can step in to update your accounting records, produce a set of financial statements and make sure you meet your immediate regulatory and tax deadlines.
MAZARS NATIONAL EXECUTIVES
Hilton Saven National Chairman [email protected]
Kariem Hoosain Chief Operating Officer [email protected]
Cobus KritzingerManaging Director Mazars Bloemfontein, Kathu and Kimberley [email protected]
Michelle OlckersManaging Director Mazars Cape Town and Paarl [email protected]
Dave BatesManaging Director Mazars Durban [email protected]
Tony Balshaw Managing Director Mazars East [email protected]
Andrew JefferyManaging Director Mazars George and Plettenberg Bay [email protected]
Anoop Ninan Managing Director Mazars Johannesburg [email protected]
Leon FourieManaging Director Mazars Port Elizabeth [email protected]
Andre KretzchmarCo-Managing Director Mazars Pretoria [email protected]
Sanjay RanchhoojeeCo-Managing Director Mazars Pretoria [email protected]
Mazars is an international, integrated and independent organisation, specialising in audit, accounting, tax and advisory services across a range of markets and sectors.
In South Africa, Mazars employs over 900 staff in 12 offices nationally. With the skills of 13 800 staff operating in 72 countries, we’re big enough to service international listed clients, yet small enough to help small companies grow and prosper in their own environments.
Mazars is represented in 22 African countries.
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Mazars is present in 5 continents.
CONTACTS
Bloemfontein Tel. +27 51 400 0500 [email protected]
Cape Town Tel. +27 21 818 5000 [email protected]
Durban Tel. +27 31 818 9000 [email protected]
East London Tel. +27 43 726 9898 [email protected]
George Tel. +27 44 874 5022 [email protected]
Johannesburg Tel. +27 11 547 4000 [email protected]
Kathu Tel. +27 53 723 1772 [email protected]
Kimberley Tel. +27 53 831 5490 [email protected]
Paarl Tel. +27 21 871 1474 [email protected]
Plettenberg Bay Tel. +27 44 533 0510 [email protected]
Port Elizabeth Tel. +27 41 501 9700 [email protected]
Pretoria Tel. +27 12 347 3820 [email protected]
Detailed information available on www.mazars.co.za
Contact your nearest Mazars office on 0861 MAZARS
