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 Sales Manager

At MCTG Consulting, the sales team is the engine that drives the global consumer reach pf our services suites and solutions. We’re seeking a qualified sales manager who can

              help keep this engine running with their own sales skills as well as leadership of a team of driven sales representatives. The ideal sales manager has deep experience with the 

              sales process, excelling at lead generation, relationship building, and deal closing. We’re looking for a quick learner who has strong negotiating skills – someone with a    

              successful track record who can inspire the same performance in others. The role demands a leader who has a sharp mind and an ability to coach, advise, motivate, or replace

              sales representatives while building and maintaining a high-performance team.

               Objectives of this role

  • Represent the company effectively with comprehensive knowledge of our offerings.
  • Research consumer needs, target markets and identify how our solutions address them.
  • Hire, train, motivate, and advise a team of sales representatives.
  • Achieve company objectives by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals, analyzing performance data, and making forecasts.
  • Develop skills continuously for hiring, training, and leading team members, and ensure that they’re using effective sales tactics to meet revenue objectives.
  • Generate leads and establish and nurture client relationships. 

            Responsibilities

  • Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands our customer base and extends the company’s global reach.
  • Meet with potential clients and grow long-lasting relationships that address their needs.
  • Recruit sales representative(s), set objectives, train and coach them, and monitor their performance.
  • Manage the entire sales process from planning to closing.
  • Identify knowledge gaps within team and develop plans for filling them.
  • Ensure that company quotas are met by holding daily check-ins with sales team to set objectives and monitor progress.
  • Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.

               Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Four or more years of experience in managing sales in a corporate setting. 
  • A bachelor’s degree in sales, or related field. A master’s will be an added advantage.
  • Proven record of success with the entire sales process, from planning to closing.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel at least 20% of the time.
  • Proven success rate at levels above sales quota.

              Salary range:

  • Intermediate (1): R250,500 to R500,600
  • Sales Manager/Senior (1): R850,500 to R1,520,500

Consultant | Transactions Advisory Services | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

Locations: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, / London, UK/ New York, United States

MCTG Consulting is the leading global expert firm for companies and organizations facing transformation and crisis. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, banks and private equity firms, law firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our team of experienced consultants respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At MCTG Consulting you will work side-by-side with global industry leaders who have shaped history, helped solve the biggest challenges making delaines today. 

About the Role

The Transaction Services team at MCTG Consulting offer a forward-looking perspective to the fast-paced global transactions market. Whether representing buyers or sellers, we offer a comprehensive financial due diligence service leading to value-related advice and hands-on support across a full spectrum of industries.

Duties and responsibilities for this role

  • Analysis and modelling of financial performance (past and future) of an acquisition target.
  • Overall responsibility for delivery of standalone sections of due diligence (e.g. working capital, net debt, historical performance etc.) reporting directly to Senior Consultants or Directors/MD.
  • Build-up, manipulation, and analysis of diverse data sets to be incorporated into your data book, for which you will have overall responsibility and accountability.
  • Drafting of report sections relevant to your areas of analysis.
  • Business development including preparations of pipeline and pitch documents.
  • Effective communication with senior members of the team and clients.
  • Proactive development of internal and external relationships.

The requirements, skills and qualifications

  • Ability to work in a meritocratic structure which recognizes and rewards individual contribution 
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good knowledge of Excel and manipulation/analysis of diverse data sets.
  • Self-starter and inquisitive
  • Team player
  • Strong communication skills both written and spoken
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Preferred relevant transaction service or restructuring experience either with corporates, private equity or creditors/banks (however exceptional audit candidates without prior transaction experience will also be considered).
  • Knowledge of financial statements.

               Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or relevant) in numeric subject
  • ACA, ACCA or equivalent 

               Salary ranges

  • Varies from jurisdictions (To be provided to applicants)

Consultant | Corporate Tax Compliance | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

Locations: Johannesburg, Dubai and New Delhi 

MCTG Consulting is the leading global expert firm for companies and organizations facing transformation and crisis. We work with many of the world’s multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our senior team of consultants respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At MCTG Consulting, you will work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helped solve the biggest challenges making headlines. From day one, you will be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. 

About this Role

We are seeking a Consultant or a Senior Consultant to work across the Corporation Tax R&D tax relief teams. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focusing on corporate tax compliance and advisory work. Our team has significant experience working with a wide range of groups, both in South Africa and around the world-listed and inbound, across a number of industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, hospitality, life sciences and technology.

Alongside this capability, we have a leading specialist Life Science tac capability and the role sits partially within this team. With over 100 recurring clients, the Life Sciences team is the greatest specialist tax team serving this sector in some countries. Our team is also very active in tax policy and has a significant influence over recent years on developments relevant to companies operating in Life Sciences.

You will be working with some of the high-profile clients with MCTG Consulting and will be encouraged to take the lead with the day-to-day relationships with clients.

Responsibilities and duties

  • Supporting the senior team with preparation and supervision of tax compliance and reporting projects
  • Assisting with tax advisory work in transactions, structuring and international taxation.
  • Preparing and supervision of the Life Sciences R&D tax relief claims and review of qualifying expenditure. No previous experience is required and we ca provide the necessary training.
  • Contributing to our work on tax policy and feeding into meetings and submission with relevant Governmental departments.
  • Taking ownership of the day-to-day relationships with certain clients.
  • Liaising with other members of the tax team as required.
  • Assisting with the evolution of best practice tools and templates to increase efficiency 
  • Delegating work to managing the junior members of the tax team
  • Actively keeping up to date on technical matters and dealing with detailed technical queries raised, coordinating the preparation of practical, robustly supported advice.
  • Taking ownership of projects in relation to WIP management and billing
  • Undertaking training both for clients and internally as required.

              What you will need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
  • ACA, CTA or equivalent 
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience of tax with a focus on corporation tax compliance
  • An ability to communicate (verbal and written) complex technical issues in a straightforward and practical way to tax and non-tax specialists.
  • Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
  • Outgoing and personable and able to integrate with a team and interact with colleagues of all ages.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload under pressure
  • Prove ability to take ownership of projects and come to decisions independently whilst being supported by the senior team.
  • Demonstrable skills at building and maintain relationships with colleagues within and outside tax teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

                 Salary ranges

  • R560 000 – R1 250 000 (Johannesburg)per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications 
  • 680, 000 Lakhs to 750,000 Lakhs per year (New Delhi) depending on experience, skills and qualifications

Senior Consultant | Consultant | Data Science & Analytics

A Data Scientist, or Data Science Professional, is responsible for overseeing the collection, storage and interpretation of data for businesses. Their duties include sifting through data points to create organized categories, comparing data points to current company processes and writing reports utilizing business predictions or proposals.

Data Scientist duties and responsibilities at MCTG Consulting

A Data Scientist’s job is to use data to help businesses make decisions. Here are some of the common duties and responsibilities of a Data Scientist:

  • Collecting data through means such as analysing business results or by setting up and managing new studies
  • Transferring data into a new format to make it more appropriate for analysis.
  • Creating new, experimental frameworks to collect data 
  • Building tools to automate data collection
  • Searching through large data sets for usable information
  • Creating reports and presentations for business use.
  • Correlating similar data to find actionable results 
  • Find patterns and trends in datasets to uncover insights.
  • Create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes.
  • Use machine learning techniques to improve the quality of data or product offerings.
  • Communicate recommendations to other teams and senior staff.
  • Deploy data tools such as Python, R, SAS, or SQL in data analysis
  • Stay on top of innovations in the data science field.

Data Scientist skills and qualifications

  • Exceptional technical writing skills
  • Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way.
  • Ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study
  • Experience with machine learning and AI
  • Familiarity with data management tools
  • Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds
  • Excellent attention to details

Data Scientist education and training requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree I computer science, social science, statistics or engineering. Master’s degree will be added advantage for senior role.
  • 3 + years’ experience in this field or related field.

Salary range (Johannesburg)

  • R855 300 – R1 770 000 per year
  • Other jurisdictions vary according to local compensation benefits frameworks

Senior Consultant | Consultant | Information Governance, Privacy & Security (IGPS)

A summary of the role and responsibilities and person specification

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

  • The role of the Information Governance Consultants is to support the Head of the Risk Management Information Governance in the development of businesses’ Information Governance Frameworks, ensuring that any action plans, policies and procedures are fully implemented. The nature of the role demands that highly complex and contentious, statutory and regulatory requirements are implemented across industries.
  • Information governance is about the policies, processes, systems, and people that make sure an organization’s information is useful, accurate, accessible and safe.
  • Assist in developing, documenting and implementing information governance programs that reduce corporate risk, ensure data privacy, enable faster and deeper insight into data and improve the e-discovery process.
  • Design, build and run clients’ data privacy risk management capabilities.
  • Deliver custom solutions no matter what the company’s data environment or risk profile.
  • Help each organization better define, implement and operationalise data privacy programs.
  • Leading critical compliance data governance programs for multinational companies.
  • Guide global companies through Microsoft 365 Governance and Deployment.
  • Develop, implement and document tailored information governance programmes that reduce corporate risk, secure data and enable deeper insight into data and improve the e-discovery process.

   Skills and qualifications

  • CISA, CISM, CISSP, GIAC, SSCP, Lead Auditor, CISMP, CAP, Ethical Hacker, ISACA
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 
  • 3 + years of experience in corporate of banking services or similar fields.
  • Attention to details.
  • Sound understanding of best practices processes and applicable regulations.

    Salary range

  • R750 000 – R1 860 000 per year (Johannesburg
  • Other jurisdictions vary according to applicable compensation benefits

Senior Consultant | Consultant | Cybersecurity & Privacy

For our Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, we are looking for you as Cybersecurity and Privacy GRC Specialist to start as soon as possible.

Your Impact

  • Areas of responsibility:

As part of the Cybersecurity and Privacy team of MCTG Consulting, you will work on a variety of cybersecurity and privacy GRC topics and on various types of client engagements.

  • Broad spectrum:

You will face exciting challenges at the crossroad between laws and regulations and information security. As par of our interdisciplinary team, you will advise our clients on the implementation of the relevant legal requirements. Your focus lies all applicable legal frameworks applicable to various jurisdictions. You assess the maturity of clients with laws and regulations concerning cybersecurity, data privacy and or other digital domains, perform gap assessments, assess risks and propose measures to reduce risks and draft recommendations.

You will also assist with a pragmatic and practical approach to an efficient implementation of regulatory requirements for our clients.

  • Responsibility:

We will give you the opportunity to take responsibility and work independently within the scope of the tasks assigned to you.

Your Skill Set

  • You have a master’s or bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in laws, business administration or computer science. Additional certificates such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP, ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation or SSCP are a plus. 
  • You have at minimum 2 years of relevant experience with the topics described above.
  • You are knowledgeable about laws and regulations on cybersecurity and privacy of South Africa/ UK/EU/US and possibly other jurisdictions. You understand their impact on globally operating companies that have to comply with the requirements of multiple jurisdictions.
  • You have a solid foundational understanding of IT and Cybersecurity
  • You can work from high-level legal requirements to detailed measures, operationalised action and pragmatic implementation efforts.
  • You have a high degree of initiative, self-organization and sense of responsibility
  • You have strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
  • You are fluent in English and (ideally) and also French.

Salary range

  • R773 333 – R1 850 000 per year (Johannesburg)
  • Other jurisdictions may vary according to applicable compensation benefits frameworks

Senior Consultant | Consultant | Digital Forensics

At MCG Consulting, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. 

Job Description:

As a Digital Forensics Consultant in our Digital Forensics practice, you will play a key role in conducting detailed forensic examinations, supporting evidence collection, and analysing electronic data in a forensically sound manner. This position requires clear communication of technical findings to internal and external stakeholders, legal teams, and clients through standard business communications, formal reports, and presentations. You will be working in one of our offices, including active participation in client engagements from start to finish, while ensuring evidence integrity and adherence to internal policies. The Digital Forensics Consultant is expected to contribute to team initiatives and pursue ongoing professional development through training, certifications, and networking. This is a dynamic position that blends hands-on forensic work with client interaction and continuous learning to support high-quality investigative outcomes. 

Responsibilities include but not are not limited to:

  • Evidence intake, management, and evidence return while maintaining the chain of custody
  • Follow processes and procedures 
  • Provide ongoing support for MCTG Consulting’s Digital Forensic team
  • Conduct forensic examinations on various digital devices, such as computers, mobile phones, tablets, and storage media, to identify, collect, and analyse relevant evidence.
  • Utilize specialised forensic software and tools to extract, recover, and analyse digital evidence, including deleted files, internet history, emails, and social media activity.
  • Document and maintain detailed records of all forensic procedures, techniques, and findings in accordance with established protocols and standards
  • Assist in the preparation of comprehensive forensic reports and presentations summarizing findings and conclusions
  • Provide timely responses to engagements leads 
  • Work concurrently on multiple ongoing engagement/projects.
  • Assist in other related areas of the company as needed or required.
  • Stay current with industry trends and new forensic tools and methodologies
  • Complete annual raining and certification as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field required 
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting hands-on digital forensics investigations required.
  • Effective communicator (both written and verbal)
  • Detailed-oriented, thorough, and process-driven 
  • Able to focus on and perform routine tasks with a high degree of accuracy
  • Highly organized and flexible
  • Able to multitask and meet changing deadlines
  • Must be able to complete projects with limited supervision.
  • Capable of following forensically sound processes.
  • Able to recognize and escalate potential issues
  • Professional demeanour and motivated self-starter.
  • Team player.
  • Experience with collecting data from computers, mobile devices, and cloud sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience providing digital forensics to Law Firms, or Corporate Legal Departments
  • One or more industry standard forensic certifications such as: Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccesData Certifies Examiner (ACE), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), or EC-Council, ISACA, (ISC)2, & GIAC related forensic certifications.
  • Experience with computer networking, data security, and computer hardware.
  • Experience with writing scripts in Python or other scripting language.
  • We expect the candidate to uphold MCTG Consulting’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, Stewardship. These values define who we are. 

Salary range (Johannesburg)

  • R506 626 – R1 502 000
  • A reasonable estimate of the current range in other jurisdictions is $63,000 – $120,000 per year 

Senior Consultant | Consultant | IT Risk Management 

The job will be responsible to assist clients to decrease or eliminate the risks being undertaken in performing operational, financial and technological business processes assessment, assist management/risk owners to identify, understand, and manage risk tangled with their operations, and provide leadership.

Risk Management Consultant Responsibilities & Duties

  • Analyse and assess potential risks to the clients.
  • Develop risk management frameworks and strategies
  • Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation plans
  • Conduct risk audits and prepare risk assessment reports
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement risk management solutions.
  • Monitor and review risk management policies and procedures 
  • Provide training and support to clients on risk management practices
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and risk-related standards
  • Develop contingency plans for risk mitigation 
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors for risk assessments

    Risk Management Consultant Qualifications & Skills

  • Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CRM, FRM, or PRM
  • Experience with risk management software tools
  • Proven track record in a similar consulting role or corporate or related fields
  • Knowledge of industry-specific risk factors.
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience in data analysis and statistical modelling
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in risk management or a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Ability to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies

Salary range

  • R730 000 – R1 750 000 per year (Johannesburg)
  • Other jurisdictions estimated from $81,476 – $250,000 per year 

NB: Compensation benefits for other jurisdictions vary and will be made available to applicants

Financial Advisory | Tax Advisory Consultant | Senior Consultant

Location: Johannesburg

  • Provide valuable advice to clients, which helps them save substantially on their tax filings
  • Implement tax strategies and advise clients about tax legislation
  • Assist in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax codes.
  • Conduct comprehensive tax health checks for clients, reviewing financial records and identifying areas of non-compliance or potential tax risks.
  • Assist clients in handling KRA audits, ensuring adherence to audit timelines and effectively addressing any queries raised by tax authorities.
  • Assist clients in responding to authorities’ inquiries and audits
  • Collaborate with clients to gather necessary financial information and documentation for tax filings. 
  • Provide support in the preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations 
  • Analyze financial statements to identify potential tax issues or opportunities for tax efficiency.
  • Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority’s ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in tax planning and compliance
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing integrated solutions to clients
  • Assist in developing and implementing tax planning strategies to clients
  • Proactively assist the team in various aspects of engagement in the planning and implementation of project activities which include client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering, and coordination of MCTG Consulting and client resources as may be assigned
  • Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements as required 
  • Build and manage client relationships
  • Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • 3 years’ experience in relevant field
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to details
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Familiar with tax preparation software (e.g., Intuit ProConnet, Thmoson Reuters UltraTax) 
  • CPA or equivalent certification

Salary range

  • R600 000 – R1 600 000 per year (depending on experience, skills and qualifications)
  • Additional compensation benefits applicable

Financial Advisory | Accounting Advisory Consultant | Senior 

Location: Johannesburg 

  • Evaluate clients’ financial information and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Financial forecasting
  • Financial statement preparation, maintaining accurate financial records, preparation of financial reports
  • Ensure compliance and perform regular audits
  • Update accounting computer systems
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
  • Maintain nd update financial records and ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate data entry
  • Work closely with clients to understand their financial information and records
  • Help prepare tax returns and assist in audits by providing necessary documentation
  • Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements and enhance efficiency in accounting practices and services provided to clients.
  • Advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both and private) and other transformational activities
  • Use their expertise to identify financial issues and opportunities and develop and implement solutions that can improve the financial performance of our clients.
  • Provide training and support to clients on accounting and financial management best practices
  • Provide expertise in financial and accounting matters that can help improve performance and compliance with regulations.
  • Provide a wide range of services and support to help clients achieve their financial goals
  • Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures to meet clients’ specific needs
  • Balance financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
  • Conduct audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations

Accounting Consultant Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
  • Proven experience in accounting or financial consulting
  • Strong knowledge of accounting software and financial management systems
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
  • Experience in tax planning and compliance 
  • Knowledge of industry-specific accounting practices
  • Strong understanding of financial regulations and standards
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management 
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and systems, such as QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary range

  • R404 500 – R1 650 000 per year (depending on experience, skills and qualifications)
  • Additional compensation benefits are applicable

Corporate Regulatory Compliance Consultant (CRCC)

A Compliance or Corporate Compliance Consultant is responsible for overseeing organizations’ compliance with government laws and regulations. 

Duties and responsibilities

  • To consult, advise and report to companies (clients) regarding relevant domestic and international legislation: compliance and governance to ensure adherence to relevant codes; regulations and rules thereby minimizing risk to and protecting the reputation of companies
  • Provide regulatory support and expertise in the formulation and completion of compliance risk management plans (CRMP’s)
  • Advise and support businesses in terms of applicability of legislation and in so doing,, mitigate risk
  • Conduct thorough compliance assessments to identify regulatory obligations and ensure that internal policies are aligned with current laws and regulations across industries.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs and policies that promote a culture of compliance within organizations.
  • Coordinating with companies’ management to identify potential risks, implementing policies and procedures to uphold laws and regulations and monitoring the companies’ adherence to those policies and procedures
  • Identifying and eliminating the risks of noncompliance, both externally and internally in organizations
  • Develop internal company policies and see that they are respected
  • Make sure organizations have a clearly defined program for complying with the country’s laws
  • Identify specific industry-wide laws and develop, implement and maintain customized solutions for organizations’ unique needs and challenges
  • Constantly report to management and clients concerning the organization’s compliance with laws and regulations
  • Take action in dealing with noncompliance situations, creating realistic plans to overcome them
  • Conduct regular audits to identify clients’ potential weaknesses and noncompliance situations 
  • Help corporates to protect their credibility by maintaining safe and ethical business practices
  • Review financial statements, operating procedures and employee feedback to determine whether a company maintains legal operations
  • Identify areas of noncompliance and coordinate with management and employees to develop improvement plans
  • Visit clients’ departments or company branches to perform random internal audits to ensure compliance with laws and regulations at all levels of the company
  • Provide audit support and assist with the preparation and filling of compliance reports as and when required.
  • Stay abreast of changes in legislation and facilitate training sessions to implement operational changes successfully
  • Ensure adherence to regulations across industries, including the implementation and enhancement of a Quality Assurance process.
  • Daily evaluation of Risk Rating, AVS and Lexis Nexis AML screening (Word check) reports on client workflow
  • Monitoring of the High-Risk Client Register according to Compliance Program (RMCP)
  • Reporting all High-Risk incidents to management in organizations
  • Identify, investigate and report any compliance related issues or suspicious transactions
  • Conduct rigorous quality assurance which includes the monitoring and measurement of team rework to ensure the accurate and consistent application of compliance principles
  • Assist in identifying the company’s regulatory compliance needs as well as the implementation of monthly knowledge assessments regarding the official Risk Management and Compliance Document (RMCP)
  • Ensure that ongoing due diligence process is put in place and facilitate the review of all clients’ transactions within the time periods stipulated in the Risk Management and Compliance Program (RMCP)
  • Assist with ad-hoc compliance requests and queries from various clients
  • Provide audits reports and assist with the preparation and filling of compliance reports as and when required
  • Build close relationships with clients and their teams to ensure continuity and best business practice.

Compliance Consultant Skills and Qualifications

A successful candidate must have:

  • BCom Law, LLB or equivalent undergraduate degree
  • Compliance Practitioner (SA)/CPrac. (SA)/Admitted Attorney
  • 3 – 5 years’ experience in FIC Compliance with a thorough understanding of compliance pertaining to Corporate and Government laws and regulations across industries
  • Experience in the following Financial Services industries is an advantage: LISP, Collective Investment Schemes, Retirement Funds, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, and skills in Excel, and relevant regulatory and compliance experience inter alia Banks Act, Financial Intelligence Act, National Credit Act, Insurance Act as well as willing to learn and develop compliance plans based on legal frameworks applicable to other industries.
  • Strong skills in risk management 
  • Attention to details
  • Successful communication with both upper management and company employees 
  • High moral standards
  • Problem-solving skills

Salary range

  • R631 500 – R1 450 000 per year (depending on experience, skills and qualifications
  • Additional statutory compensation benefits are applicable

Applications to be sent to: careers@mctg-consulting.co.za

Consultant | Senior Consultant | IT Audit, Cyber and Assurance | IT Consultant

Location; Johannesburg 

At MCTG Consulting, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. 

Overall scope of the work

  • The IT Audit/ IT Consultant will be responsible for the examination and analysis of internal controls and business risks by performing IT audit work, developing audit scope, procedures, and preparing audit reports.
  • He/she must have demonstrated knowledge of IT and experience executing audits that include network platforms 

Responsibilities 

  • Manage multiple engagements at same time for various industries/sectors (e.g. Financial Services, Manufacturing, Automotive, Telecommunication, Life Science & Hospitality, Energy, Consumer Business, etc.)
  • Provide both IT Audit support to Financial Audit team, and IT Risk services to clients (e.g. IT General Control & Application Controls Review, IT Compliance Review, IT Governance & Security Audit, IT Audit for SOX/JSOX/ICFR, Third Party Assurance & Risk Management, Data Analytics for Auditing, etc.
  • Assess information security policies and supporting processes and help ensure IT compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of clients’ information-processing controls across industries and business process cycles.
  • Report key findings and outcomes of the assessment of the business and IT risk environment and its related controls
  • Proactively identify other areas of business initiatives and changes in the business environemnt and assess their impact on the business control environment
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with clients
  • Establish policies, roles and responsibilities across organizations hierarchy with regard to business continuity management 
  • Develop business continuity plans and crisis management plans
  • Working specifically with leadership, identify new and emerging risks and then planning internally to monitor and control those risks
  • Conduct information security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments through the incorporation of automated scanning and audits tools, performing IT General Controls, Application Controls and security audit.
  • Perform control design and implementation services during process change and SAP implementation projects
  • IT audit: Executing advisory engagements, including but not limited to IT audit reviews, ISAE 3402 assurance engagements and compliance reviews across a portfolio of local and international clients.
  • Cyber specialist: Delivering security risk engagements supported by leading practices like ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, PCI, data privacy and relevant risk management frameworks.
  • Providing support to management in engagement planning and management processes.
  • Identifying additional opportunities to develop business for Advisory or other service lines
  • Preparing reports for Clients’ Senior Management and Audit Committees 
  • Staying involved in the preparation of proposals to Clients and preparing presentations & pitch materials.

Skills and Knowledge 

  • Rigorous and autonomous 
  • Strong communication and report writing skills
  • Demonstrating ability to manage multiple engagements 
  • Team player with a strong analytical mindset
  • Ability to travel for business
  • Good Knowledge of MS Office Tools
  • Experience for IT audit: General IT controls, IT applications testing, IT internal audit, data analytics
  • Experience for cyber specialist: Information governance and information security assessments using industry framework: ISO, NIST, SOC-2, PCI

Qualifications & Experience

  • Professional qualifications would be an advantage
  • Undergraduate and or master’s degree, preferably in accounting, IT, IS, AIS, Computer Science
  • Proven experience in External or Internal Auditing and regulatory works
  • Experience Internal Audit/ ISAE 3402 assurance preferable
  • Relevant working experience of minimum 2 years or 5 for senior role, as IT Auditor or IT Administrator
  • Able to appreciate business process issues and understand business transaction scenarios and how an application system (e.g. T24, Flexcube, Oracle, etc.) can support them
  • Basic understanding of ERP configurations, e.g. SAP, Oracle, Navision. Ability to apply best practices of ERP systems in other ERP systems
  • Resourceful and able to work out technical solutions.
  • Good appreciation of fundamental accounting knowledge and or audit knowledge and financial controls
  • Good grasp of IT technical concepts, e.g. Operating Systems (Unix, Windows, OS/400, etc.), Databases (Oracle, SQL, etc.)
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and assignments
  • Logical thinking, good attitude, fast learner and good team player
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proven experience in IT audit or Cyber
  • Any of the Licensing or Certifications: CISA, CPA, CIA, CRISC, CISM, CIPP, PMP, CEO/CFO, SOC, CISSP

Salary range

  • R615 000 – R1 995 900 per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications 

How to Apply? Send your resume by email to: careers@mctg-consulting.co.za

Application close: 21 June 2025

Business Intelligence (BI) | BI Advisory | Consultant

We are searching for a BI consultant to assist in generating meaningful data-driven insights for our clients’ operations. In this role, you will gather internal and external data and use it to create presentations about various aspects, such as costs, revenue, performance, market capitalization, growth, and competition.

To ensure success as a BI consultant, you should have an analytical background, a passion for data processing, and a flair for presenting complex concepts. A top-notch BI consultant will be adept in using figures, databases, and reports.

BI Consultant Responsibilities

  • Locating, reviewing, and validating data on companies and markets.
  • Identifying trends and areas for BI analysis
  • Educating stakeholders on the role of business intelligence
  • Working with data analysts to prepare reports for decision-makers.
  • Producing insightful presentations to assist business managers and executives
  • Overseeing BI projects under your control from start to finish
  • Meeting with companies’ internal and external stakeholders to generate insight into decision-making.
  • Utilizing data analytics tools and visualization platforms
  • Providing feedback and assistance to other employees based on your research
  • Ensuring the security and confidentiality of all data, information, and documents used in BI operations

BI Consultant Requirements

  • A degree in data analytics, computer science, economics, or finance
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in a data-related or business intelligence positions
  • Proficiency in data mining, business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI), data processing frameworks, and report writing
  • A working understanding or mastery of automation, machine learning, and database management 
  • Able to leverage different technologies, such as SQL, RPA, NLP, APIs, and data visualization platforms
  • A business-savvy approach to data and its uses for companies.
  • Strong analytical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a passion for big data
  • Problem-solving mindset and bigger-picture view of information
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Impeccable presentation abilities and business acumen

Salary range

  • R850 000 – R1 420 000 per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications 

How to Apply? Resumes to be submitted to: careers@mctg-consulting.co.za  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Consultant

An AI Strategist is a visionary role that orchestrate the integration of artificial intelligence into business strategies to boost efficiency, innovation and competitive edge. This expert identifies AI opportunities and ensures alignment with business objectives to drive sustainable growth.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Strategically plan and manage AI initiatives to align with business goals and drive innovation
  • Lead the adoption and integration of AI technologies across business units to solve complex challenges and create value 
  • Assess new AI technologies and their potential impact on the business, recommending investments and technology adoptions
  • Facilitate collaboration between departments to ensure that AI projects are effectively implemented and integrated
  • Helping organizations develop and implement effective strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations
  • Conduct industry-wide research to identify organizations’ AI inefficiencies and develop customized solutions aimed at ensuring operational efficiency, competitiveness and profitability
  • AI readiness and maturity assessment – speak with business leaders to understand their current data infrastructure. Conduct a comprehensive AI readiness assessment to know the gaps to be addressed.
  • Developing an AI vision – based on the assessment, create an AI vision that aligns with the company’s goals.
  • Data strategy – AI depends heavily on high-quality data to give accurate insights and predictions. Design a robust data management practice that ensures data quality, availability, and security
  • Selecting the right AI technologies – select AI tools based on client companies’ needs, infrastructure and budget
  • Implementation and integration support – modify the existing company’s workflows and train employees to ensure a seamless AI transition
  • Change management – provide guidance to companies through the cultural and operational shifts that come with using artificial intelligence
  • Continuous monitoring and optimization – after implementation, monitor the performance of the AI systems. Also ensure that the technology evolves to suit the clients’ changing needs
  • Empower clients to focus on key strategic opportunities and execute a comprehensive AI business transformation
  • Help organizations weave together human and technological capabilities to maximize value potential, productivity and innovation from AI
  • Successfully deploy at scale and capitalize on the impact of AI on businesses
  • Develop strategies that help businesses maximize the benefits of AI in business and their value potential by capitalizing on the near-term cost management opportunities
  • Develop and implement strategies based on our three interconnected value – deploy, reshape and invent (DRI)
  • Research and develop AI strategies that are aimed at enhancing and improving operations in various industries
  • Develop strategies that help organizations define and implement AI solutions across various industries.
  • Develop intelligent automation strategies which help implement a holistic view of automation, process and service improvement
  • AI has changed how we run organizations. Engage our clients and new potential customers in creating business strategies with a clear AI strategy and roadmap
  • Help organizations understand the potential of AI to give us the biggest productivity increase in history
  • Create a clear AI roadmap that helps business leaders cut through hype, calm AI chaos, and keep teams motivated to realize the true benefits of generative AI.
  • Help businesses align AI to their business goals to build a competitive edge
  • Develop strategies to help businesses find and establish plans to optimize their current processes with AI
  • Develop AI solutions focused on improving strategic outcomes and productivity in focused areas
  • Develop AI strategies that transform companies’ products, create customer satisfaction, and deliver services with AI
  • Develop AI and Automation strategies that identify opportunities, AI technologies and workflows for prime generative AI optimization
  • Implement everyday AI with guidance on clients’ businesses
  • Research, develop and implement AI technologies and custom solutions for project management and business efficiency, competitiveness and digital transformation
  • Research and develop customized AI solutions based on the latest market trends and various industries. Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to get these products’ solutions to our target market.
  • Continuously developing strategies that highlight the benefits of AI Strategy Consulting Services to organizations across industries based on the latest market trends and tools.
  • Stay ahead of AI trends and maintain a deep understanding of advancements in the field
  • Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of AI technologies and adjust strategies as needed

Requirements and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or master’s or higher in Computer Science, AI, Business Administration or related fields
  • Extensive experience in strategy development, particularly in AI or digital transformation
  • Proficient in machine learning, statistical analysis, and software development
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience
  • Strategic thinker with proven track record of executing successful technology integration projects

Salary range

  • R700 000 – R1 870 000 per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications

How to Apply?

Please submit resume to: careers@mctg-consulting.co.za 

Deadline date: 27 June 2025

Financial Advisory and Accounting | Internal Audit (IA) Consultant 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Responsible for planning and execution of audit work for various projects including External Audit Support
  • Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with national regulations
  • Identify the financial risk of organizations and offer recommendations to reduce risk
  • Identify accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved
  • Determine ways to cut costs and improve profitability
  • Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal staff and make recommendations for improvement
  • Present findings to upper management in the form of reports and presentations
  • Main role is to provide risk management support and to optimize efficiency by identifying possible noncompliance or sources of waste.
  • Work closely with accounting materials, but also audit other aspects of a business such as operational efficiency, employee review processes, information technology systems and legal liability
  • Study company policies then compare the written rules to actual business activities
  • Recommend ways to improve procedures or align them more closely with company goals

Skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
  • Previous experience, or three years’ experience in a related field
  • Strong communications skills to work with Accountants and other workers
  • Excellent attention to details to review large amounts of data and numbers
  • Exceptional mathematical skills to verify entries
  • Good critical-thinking skills to gather all of the available data and make informed decisions
  • Excellent research skills to find all related information needed 
  • Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets

Salary range

  • R700 000 – R1 880 000 pear year depending on experience, skills and qualifications 

IT Audit, Assurance, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Advisory Consultant | Intern 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Analyze, identify risks and prepare reports
  • Prepare and examine financial records, identify potential areas of opportunities and risks, and provide solutions for businesses and individuals
  • Managing risks in assurance, capital markets, internal audits, regulatory consulting, e-commerce, or internal controls
  • Improve the quality of organizations’ control environment and so reduce the risks error and fraud
  • Conduct detailed research on industry operations and how they work and identifying needs and challenges facing companies in various industries
  • Actively seek opportunities to eliminate anything that doesn’t help clients to deliver highest quality in their audits
  • Responsible for conducting detailed process walkthroughs, control testing, documenting findings, and drafting initial and final reports.
  • Guide junior consultants/interns, contributing to team learning and leveraging audit tools and data analytics to enhance engagement efficiency 
  • Utilize IT and data analytics tools to support internal audit projects, including data extraction, analysis and visualization
  • Evaluate internal controls’ design and operating effectiveness over financial reporting, including identifying control gaps and recommending improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions
  • Develop plans to improve organizations’ efficiency and productivity 
  • Delivering independent audits that inspire confidence in financial reporting
  • Acting with integrity, using professional skepticism and adhering to high ethical standards
  • Leveraging advanced data analytics to address key issues and deliver an efficient audit that provides deep insights into various businesses
  • Provide assurance services that support key business objectives
  • Help organizations verify the accuracy of ESG disclosures and internal controls, ensuring that both financial and non-financial information meet the increasing demands of stakeholders and regulators, such as sustainability reporting requirements in the CSRD.
  • Provide investors and other stakeholders with the information they need to make well-informed decisions
  • Continually developing skills in data and analytics tools
  • Provide valuable insights to help government agencies, regions and municipalities adapt to changing needs. Develop and implement solutions for local government audits, provincial government audits and consulting services related to operations excellence and digitalization
  • Involved in audit planning and conduct research on client background and key risks
  • Assist with the development and defining the scope of review, propose tailored audit work program and audit time schedules.
  • Perform walkthrough interviews with key stakeholders/senior management and testing of complex/non-routine audit areas including the development and completion of work programs
  • Assist with the preparation of the draft and final written reports covering the audit findings (control issues/gaps) and propose corrective action plans to the management. Assist in the wrap up audit work files, and closure of the engagement 
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients to help develop the practice through support of the preparation of proposals and business development.
  • Research the latest market trends, challenges, identify potential customers and craft customized solutions in collaboration with other teams, including sales and marketing 
  • Develop, review and maintain cybersecurity assurance artefacts, including risk assessments, assurance cases, control matrices, and evidence submission
  • Perform assessments against cyber security controls and regulatory control frameworks.
  • Design and work on Cybersecurity framework based on business objectives and strategic imperatives of the client organization including goals, vision, mission, and operational plans
  • Designing and implementing data protection and privacy programs for our clients and supporting their businesses
  • Evaluating data protection and privacy practices of our clients and Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments
  • Monitor processes and drive improvements in inefficiency and quality of cyber-security program
  • Assist in the development of workflows by transitioning strategic plans into implementation plans and operational readiness.
  • Facilitate strategic planning initiatives, documentation, technical roadmaps and security tool rationalization
  • Assist in designing the security organization structure including cyber defense
  • Develop security policies, procedures, standards based on the security strategy and roadmap
  • Review cybersecurity policies and processes to identify gaps in design of control based on comprehensive assessment framework
  • Maintain continuous communication with key stakeholders in support of the security strategy, and plan and solicit feedback, to uplift the programs and capacities
  • Conduct Current State Assessment of cyber security practices against the defined controls and provide recommendations for to-be-state
  • Run cyber security diagnostic assessments and develop programs for Cybersecurity skill development and enhancement
  • Assisting in delivering privacy projects to act as a subject matter expert on them or to lead a team towards client experience
  • Assisting and guiding our clients in adhering to the complex web of relevant national and international regulations (e.g. EU General Data Protection Regulations, PDPA and etc.)
  • Deploying processes and tools to help detect and prevent privacy breaches
  • Ensuring a harmonized approach towards data protection and privacy by bringing together our clients’ stakeholders (e.g. legal, compliance, risk, HR, security, business functions).
  • Assisting clients in privacy related incident response activities
  • Supporting the clients’ team by acting as an interim team member (e.g. data protection officer, security officer, security manager, security analyst). 
  • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for further business and team growth. Work closely with other teams, including sales and marketing, to identify new opportunities and craft customized solutions for various industries.
  • Stay abreast of industry regulations, tools and standards to ensure compliance and best practices are integrated into our audit processes.

Salary range

  • R700 000 – R1 650 000 per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications

How to Apply?

Please submit resume to: carrers@mctg-consulting.co.za 

Deadline date: 23 June 2025

Financial Advisory | Accounting Advisory Services – Consulting

Duties and responsibilities

  • Advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational issues
  • Offering expert guidance and support for accounting processes and financial reporting
  • Duties include assessing accounting treatments, evaluating existing financial reporting processes, and providing recommendations for improvements
  • Developing accounting policies and procedures, and providing assistance throughout the financial preparation processes
  • Communicate the accounting and financial reporting advisory results and other opportunities for improvements to clients’ personnel and senior leadership based on leading practices
  • Develop and maintain a positive, collaborative professional relationship with the clients, engagement or project teams to provide well-coordinated and consistent results
  • Participate in the firm’s go-to-market activities, identify new business opportunities and develop proposals
  • Research and identify the latest markets trends, tools, challenges and craft customized solutions across industries. Create these databases and work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop appropriate materials on the latest challenges and solutions
  • You are trusted to deliver results and make an impact 
  • Examine, analyze and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others
  • Perform accounting research related to complex transactions and create written outputs summarizing the application of the accounting guidelines to the specified transactions
  • Evaluate, design, and implement best practices to support the operations of accounting and finance departments
  • Responsible for executing solutions to complex issues involving accounting and finance processes and technical accounting matters.
  • Communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally and provide accounting and financial reporting support to clients in various industries
  • Advise clients on how to improve and optimize accounting and finance operations and provide other valuable recommendations.

Salary range

R700 000 – R1 750 000 per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications 

How to Apply?

Please submit resume to: careers@mctg-consulting.co.za 

Deadline date; 23 June 2025

Tax Advisory Consulting | Consultant | Intern 

Key roles and responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation and review of corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax codes
  • Conduct comprehensive tax health checks for clients, reviewing financial records and identify areas of non-compliance or potential tax risks
  • Assist clients in handling KRA audits, ensuring adherence to audit timelines and effectively addressing any queries raised by tax authorities
  • Assist clients in responding to tax authorities’ inquiries and audits
  • Collaborate with clients to gather necessary financial information and documentation for tax filings
  • Provide support in the preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations
  • Analyze financial statements to identify potential tax issues or opportunities for tax efficiency 
  • Assist with drafting opinion letters, response to Revenue Authorities inquiries, Revenue Authority’s ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda
  • Research latest corporate tax audits challenges across industries and craft customized solutions. Develop databases of these repositories
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in tax planning and compliance, including software and tools
  • Proactively assist the team on various aspects of engagements in the planning and implementation of project activities, which include client interviews, marketing materials, industry analysis, data gathering, and coordination of MCTG Consulting and client resources as may be assigned
  • Perform the necessary Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements as requested by senior members
  • Assist senior managers with engagements administration and billing
  • Help clients set up trusts, managing taxes, and understanding tax implications of births, deaths, divorces, marriages and other life events
  • Discussing with clients their financial information and taxable income during meetings
  • Determine any possible deductions to which a client may be eligible
  • Research into tax laws
  • Collaborate with customers to develop strategies to reduce tax liabilities
  • Communicate with clients to clarify tax-related concerns
  • Ensuring that clients comply with their tax responsibilities
  • Prepare tax returns for individuals, organizations, and businesses using significant knowledge of tax laws and regulations
  • Helping with complicated tax issues, like those involving rental properties and capital gains
  • Minimizing tax obligations
  • Providing guidance on important life events and their tax implications, like inheritance, marriage, divorce and childbirth
  • Build and manage relationships
  • Contribute to thorough leadership through writing articles, and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement 

Salary range

  • R700 000 – R1 750 000 per year depending on experience, skills and qualifications

How to Apply?

You can send your resume to: careers@mctg-consulting.co.za 

Deadline date: 23 June 2025 

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