Accountant

A well-known multinational client is looking for an Accountant in based Mauritius to join their team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts under set timelines
• Preparation of yearly accounts under IFRS for audit purposes and deal with auditors for finalization of accounts
• Responsible for the AP / AR functions and ability to deal with high volumes
• Preparation of tax return / computation as well as knowledge of VAT returns
• Knowledge on operation of Global Business companies
• Liaise with local authorities including FSC / MRA / National Pensions etc.
• Management cash flows and weekly reporting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision would be a definite advantage

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree/Qualification

Requirements of the Position:

• Qualified Accountant with minimum 3-5 years experience in a Financial services environment and/or in the administration of Global Business entities.
• Minimum ACCA partly/fully qualified or an accounting degree
• Prior experience in accounting or finance company environment and/or with fund administration will be an advantage
• Good knowledge of IFRS/IAS
• Knowledge on operation of Global Business companies
• Proper understanding of the Partnership and Company Law as well as other legislations governing the financial services sector.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to work well in a small team
• Knowledge of an accounting software (Pastel, QuickBooks, Caseware) would be an advantage.
• Good general IT skills especially with EXCEL

Job Specifications:

• Maintenance of multi-company trial balances and general ledgers
• Prepare monthly management accounts and forecasts on the financial performance of the group of companies
• Preparation of budgets and comparison with actual results and reporting to management on profit/loss position
• Performing fund allocations, including capital calls, distributions, capital accounts
• Processing of month-end journals
• Preparation of consolidation of Mauritius affiliate entities
• Preparation of reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Accurate recording and reconciliation of multi-currency/foreign exchange transactions
• Processing of bank statements during preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of tax computation and filing of returns
• Assistance with the preparation of annual financial statements
• Preparation of yearly accounts under IFRS for audit purposes and liaise with auditors for finalization of audit
• Maintain fixed asset registers of the Mauritius companies
• Liaison with Group counterparties and corporate service providers
• Liaise with local authorities including FSC / MRA
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time such as preparation of board packs and other reports and calculations

Consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days.