Lorraine van Jaarsveldt Partner
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified SAICA Assessor – 2016
Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) – 2012
SAICA articles 2009 - 2011
Qualifying Examination 2 (IRBA) – 2010 (first time pass)
Qualifying Examination 1 (SAICA) – 2009 (first time pass)
Bachelor of Accounting with Honours 2008 – University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Accounting 2007 – University of Stellenbosch
Matriculated in 2004 with 4 distinctions – Wittedrift High School
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2018 - Named Partner at Mazars
- 2017 – Senior Manager at Mazars
- 2012 – Audit Manager at Mazars
A good foundation for my career was established during my 3 year articles (2009-2011). I was appointed as Audit Manager in 2012. The position of Audit Manager assisted me in developing important professional skills, but especially important leadership and client relationship skills.
A brief list of my responsibilities as an Audit Manager:
Compilation of client reports (Annual Financial Statements, Management Reports etc.)
Managing of audit teams and fieldwork
Planning of audits, including risk assessment on financial statement and assertion level
Finalisation of audits and compilation of proposed audit opinions
Evaluating and identifying inefficiencies in an entity’s internal control system
Preparation of internal control reports including recommendations for improvements in the internal control system
Management of individual productivity of staff members
Management of staff leave
Preparation and monitoring of audit budgets
Review of audit files and client reports
Review of income tax calculations and returns
Managing job allocations
Monitoring and reviewing SAICA trainees’ development (Technical skills and Professional skills)
On the job training, coaching and monitoring of staff
Maintaining client relationships