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Janice Malan

@janicemalan

Project Manager specializing in quality, risk, and compliance within accounting and governance environments.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Project Manager role where I can lead compliance, quality, and risk initiatives, manage stakeholders, and deliver audit/governance projects with clear communication and timeous execution.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

SD

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.

PW

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.

IA

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.

SL

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.

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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.

LW

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 logoUW

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.

AA

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.

HF

Hoerskool Florida

1989 - 1994

Attended Hoerskool Florida from 1989 to 1994.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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