Janice Malan
@janicemalan
Project Manager specializing in quality, risk, and compliance within accounting and governance environments.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. I’m self-motivated, proactive, and analytical, with strong administration and project management skills grounded in Quality Control and Risk Management procedures.
Since May 2021, I’ve served as a Technical Project Management Officer at Mazars in South Africa, acting as the main contact for implementation and compliance processes relating to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). I lead stakeholder training, manage and maintain the data management tool (including assessments relating to processing activities and third-party risk vendors), and coordinate reviews with 3rd party attorneys. I also lead projects including the new International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM1) and the Mazars audit platform—Atlas—ensuring timelines and communication plans are met.
Previously, I managed the Quality and Risk Management Department as Administration Manager and later as Quality & Risk Administrator at Mazars, serving as the main contact between the firm and regulatory bodies such as IRBA/JSE/CMS/PCAOB. I led intranet/knowledge management processes, maintained document libraries, managed risk and acceptance mailboxes, supported independence declarations and acceptance/continuance documentation, and prepared audit committee packs for listed entities—backed by a long track record of team guidance, quality checks, and process ownership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Project Management Officer
Mazars in South Africa
May 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Project manager and main contact for Mazars’ POPIA implementation and compliance processes, including stakeholder training, data management tool assessments, and third-party risk coordination. Leads multiple quality/assurance initiatives (ISQM1, Mazars Atlas) and supports transparency reporting, document library/intranet knowledge management, and JSE accreditation procedures.
Office Manager
Africa's Legends
Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year)
Managed the day-to-day administration of the office, including supplier relationships, stock ordering and returns, and delivery coordination. Handled courier liaison and invoicing accuracy, monitored production, followed up on debtors, and ensured quality control of order picking, checking, and packing.
Administrative Consultant (remote)
Self Employed
Jul 2019 - Feb 2020 (7 months)
Provided personalized remote administrative consulting to clients on an ad hoc basis, including virtual personal assistant support and minute taking/report writing. Assisted with tax and VAT submissions.
Consultant
Mazars
Oct 2019 - Dec 2019 (2 months)
Consulted with Mazars’ National Quality Control & Risk Management team on ad hoc responsibilities. Supported intranet/knowledge management activities, including SharePoint intranet management.
Manager Quality and Risk Management
Mazars
Apr 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Administered and led Mazars’ national Quality & Risk Management Department, including team management, internal process training, and quality control of team communications. Served as main contact to regulatory bodies (IRBA/JSE/CMS/PCAOB) and managed risk/acceptance documentation, independence declarations, acceptance/continuance processes, and audit committee pack support.
National Risk Administrator
Mazars
Jul 2008 - Mar 2018 (9 years 8 months)
Worked as Quality & Risk Administrator for Mazars’ national Quality & Risk Management Department, supporting team processes and internal communications. Acted as main contact to regulatory bodies (IRBA/JSE/CMS/PCAOB) and supported risk administration, independence/acceptance documentation, and audit committee pack preparation.
Executive Personal Assistant
Mineral-Loy
May 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Provided executive personal assistant support to executive directors, managing phone screening, diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, stationery, and petty cash. Coordinated marketing activities and exhibitions, supported logistics including overseas shipping schedules, maintained customer information, handled insurance requirements, and prepared quotes.
Executive PA & Ops Manager
Safe Drive
Mar 2006 - Feb 2007 (11 months)
Supported daily operations and served as personal assistant to the Managing Director and management team. Coordinated presentations, client/governmental proposals and tenders, monthly reporting, franchise finance arrangements, fleet vehicle ordering/branding, tracking of deliveries, advertising/marketing, and chaired management meetings with minute taking.
Executive Personal Assistant
PwC
Aug 1999 - Nov 2005 (6 years 3 months)
Provided personal assistant support to associate directors, managers, consultants, and team members in the Corporate & International Tax division. Managed office administration, diaries, meetings, travel, engagement letters and proposals/tenders, event coordination, and supported work-in-progress and debtor queries while liaising with credit controllers and stakeholders.
Personal Assistant / Legal Typist
Izak Minnie Attorneys
Feb 1998 - Jul 1999 (1 year 5 months)
Served as personal assistant to the director, handling reception duties and legal typist responsibilities. Produced legal documentation, supported diary and meeting coordination, managed minute taking and travel arrangements, and assisted with deceased estate administration and deed searches with client liaison.
Personal Assistant
Smiley Kids Franchising (Pty) Ltd
Jul 1997 - Jan 1998 (6 months)
Provided personal assistant support to the director and acted as secretary to master franchise holders. Managed switchboard operations, diary and meeting scheduling, minute taking, and travel arrangements, along with general office administration and ad hoc duties.
Personal Assistant & Claims Assistant
Domestum Insurance Brokers
Jan 1996 - Jun 1997 (1 year 5 months)
Provided personal assistant and claims assistance to the director, including reception and phone screening. Supported insurance claims, policy amendments, new proposals, and client liaison through ongoing administrative tasks.
Secretary
Allied International Luggage
Aug 1995 - Dec 1995 (4 months)
Provided secretarial support to company directors, including telephone query handling, client liaison, and administrative work. Managed imports and exports administration on a national and international basis.
Legal Typist
Legal Wise
Apr 1995 - May 1995 (1 month)
Worked as a legal typist compiling and typing legal documentation with handling of highly confidential information. Supported telephone queries and client liaison while performing ad hoc legal administration tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Witwatersrand
Principles of Project Management, Project Management
2016 - 2016
Completed a course in Principles of Project Management from Feb 2016 to May 2016.
Academy of Learning South Africa
Executive Secretary/Personal Assistant, Executive Secretary / Personal Assistant
1996 - 1996
Completed training in Executive Secretary/Personal Assistant from Jan 1996 to Dec 1996.
Hoerskool Florida
1989 - 1994
Attended Hoerskool Florida from 1989 to 1994.
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