accountant

senior payroll administrator

sales manager

personal assistant

maintenance coordinator

Forvis-Mazars

Typically a day at work would involve going out to the clients premises to conduct the annual audit. We are based at the client's offices for ease of access to all records and documentation. It is also essential to obtain a reasonable understanding of the client's operations, industry and business risks. My team would be anything from 1-5 junior staff members. I have learnt to delegate tasks to them effectively based on skill and knowledge level. I have learnt to manage time and budgets and junior staff effectively. I have improved my communication skills as this is important when dealing with clients as well as dealing with my team members. My co-workers are generally my age or younger and we get along well. I am a very patient and approachable individual and always willing to help with the development and growth of junior staff members. The hardest part of the job would be dealing with difficult clients while still keeping a smile on my face. However I am respectful and never lose my cool with people. Depending on the deadline of a specific job, the hours I work may be long. But this is not an everyday occurrence. I pride myself in producing excellent results and keeping my promises. If I indicate a completion date on a job I make sure I adhere to it. The most enjoyable part of the job is being exposed to various industries, companies, and getting to deal with different people on a regular basis. Getting to know new clients and new industries is challenging and exciting.

A typical day would be hectic as you fetch all company files from Filing Room and capture on dataBase (fairly new when I started). Had to identify and correct mistakes made by previous data capturers and tempts. Then print new company register, place back in file and return to Filing Room.

Was requested to train all new data capturers on system and help identify problems on the new programme.

Worked well with initially 3 other data capturers and was then promoted to full administration of the Annual Return for over 1000 client companies.

Hardest part was getting companies to comply with timeous delivery of the funds to be paid over to CIPRO and then having to get their deregistration lifted when they did not comply.

The most enjoyable part was the close-knit team in which we worked and being trusted enough to help sort out problems on the GreatSoft system while the programme was being introduced.

We reported directly to the Financial Manager and our department was on many an occassion recognised as the most successful department in the company. Because of this, we were often taken out by one or other director as thanks for the hard work.

A typical day at work involves going to clients and performing external audits on their accounting information. I currently co-ordinate junior article clerks and delegate tasks to them. I also monitor budgets and provide feedback to managers regarding the progress of the audit. I also perform the finalisation of the audit which involves reviewing the work of the junior staff and providing feedback on their performance.
Since I have been at Mazars I have learned advanced technical skills in auditing and accounting. I have learned that hard work is rewarded and that each opportunity to prove yourself should be grabbed with both hands.
Management at Mazars is very hands-on and is always available to assist when needed. They are professional and courteous.
My co-workers are all of similar age and interest. They are fun and easy to get along with. They are diligent and competitive which makes for a vibrant work environment.
The hardest part of the job is to stay motivated when faced with a "difficult" client. Staying on the ball and continuously following up is a vital part of the job.
The most enjoyable part of the job is interacting with different people and industries constantly. One week I might be auditing a boutique hotel and the next I will be sitting in a plastic moulding factory counting plastic caps. The variety is stimulating and interesting.

Work starts at 08:15 am, my usual time of arrival is 07:50. I arrive at my desk and start unpacking my laptop and stationery; preparing myself for the day ahead. You don't know what the day is instore but you need to prepare yourself emotionally. As I am busy reading my emails, An Audit Supervisor start calling me to his desk, I need you to finish this job for me and without him asking me what I am busy with. We have different managers that we walk for and we don't work for one manager. Before he continued and I told him I am working on this client and I told him to speak to the supervisor of the client before I can work on his client; then he went to the other audit supervisor to ask that I can work on his client, and they agreed. As per the agreement of the two supervisors the job was only to take one day and I go back and work for the other supervisor; due to constant adjustments on the current work the work continued more than one day. The other supervisor came to confront me that I have been planned on his job and I have to work on his job; and I told him I am still working on this client, please speak to the supervisor of this job.

What this taught me, communication is very important.
There should be clear communication between line manager. Managers should ask for permission to use a trainee accountant from other managers that they work for first.

Wake up at 4:00am to beat PTA-JHB traffic. Most clients were in JHB. Start at client around 7:00am. Work until 4:00pm if client agrees. Leave client on time or work overtime if on a deadline. Latest i went home was 1:00am. "Articles will make or break you" they say, i honestly felt like it did both. I am a stronger person mentally and technically as a result of my articles experience. Your fellow trainees are your best friends! HR is quite amazing expecially the PTA office HR. If your laptop broke, it was fixed immediately but the amazing IT personell in PTA/JHB. The hardest part for me was the travel everyday, you basically come home to sleep and do it all over again the next day. The most enjoyable part was gaining lifetime friends - your fellow trainees. All managers or partners you work for during your time here are not the same. You need to adjust to their different management styles which can be quite stressful. But if you have a solid support system like friends and family and your fellow colleagues, the end will come sooner than you think! Enjoy this busy time, you will wish you could go back to it once you are out! 

Working at Mazars was challenging. Your commitment and determination were especially challenged due to the long hours worked as well as the volume of work. However, this taught me how to work hard and provide quality work efficiently and effectively. You were taught the value of time as most days clerks would be working after hours and weekends to ensure a quality product that would satisfy the clients. At Mazars customer satisfaction was very important and management always went the extra mile for their clients. This went for their clerks as well as managers would assist clerks and train them and not just provide them with answers. They found the development of the clerks very important. As hard as Mazars works, we play hard as well and were always rewarded with social events with all staff including CEOs and managing partners. Therefore working at Mazars created a well balance professional.

My typical day at work would be going to a client to perform an audit and doing my administration work.

I have learnt to cope  with pressure, to be tolerant and have improved my communication skills.

The managers at work are easy to work with and they are very co-operative.

I find my co-workers(senior) friendly in that they would assist me as a first year as to how to do certain things in order to get the job done in time.

The hardest part of this job is getting queries one or two months after the audit was performed of which I have to clear and be held accountable.

The most if not least enjoyable part of this job is getting to  know different companies and their businesses.

A typical day is very busy, with many hours spent in front of the computer. I have learned to set up each day, have a plan, a little tick list. That ensures that you get through everything that you need to accomplish for the day. The hardest part of the job as with any other is to stay focused and motivated daily and to handle the pressures and unforeseen circumstances that pop up. Part of my job description is event planning and organising social functions. It is not an easy task but the results are always rewarding and fun.

At forvis mazars everyday you have to behave like a professional It was a best experience. And I believe I learned a lot during my time there(information technology, AI, Digital transformation) I had best management by my side very helpful and respectful. The hardest part of the job was to getting to know new people and learning the culture of the company. And the most enjoyable part was to getting new different people from different backgrounds learning different cultures and creating the best memories with my colleagues.

During these three years i have learned a great deal. I have learned how to manage both my work life and social life. I have also learned how to manage my time. I learned different management styles. I learned how to cope under pressure. I have built awesome relationships that helped me be the best version of myself. The hardest part of the job was letting the clients know that we here to help and not out to get them. Most enjoyable part was learning something new everyday

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