Team Leader - Client Accounting

Recruiter:

SHE Recruits

Job Ref:

CPT001171/CL

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Location:

Grand Baie, Mauritius

Salary:

MUR 75 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
An international market leader in corporate, trust, fund and fiduciary administration is seeking an experienced Team Leader – Client Accounting to join their growing Mauritius finance division.

You will play a key role in ensuring excellence in financial reporting, regulatory adherence, and client service delivery across multi-jurisdictional entities (including trusts, companies, funds, SPVs, and GBC's).

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5–7 years’ experience in an accounting role within trust, fund, fiduciary or management/corporate services (essential).
Experience in directly liaising with clients
GBC experience
Demonstrated leadership experience (team supervision, coaching, reviews).
Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Experience preparing accounts for complex multi-jurisdictional entities.
Solid understanding of tax compliance, client accounting cycles, audit coordination and regulatory filings.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a client-centric mindset.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume, international environment.
Proficiency in relevant accounting software (OneViewPoint, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).
Professional studies (e.g., ACCA Level 3 completed) will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of client accounting files, ensuring the timely production of financial statements, management accounts, and statutory returns.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and jurisdictional regulatory requirements relevant to corporate and fiduciary structures.
Support the Client Accounts Manager with planning, reporting, workflow allocation, and operational initiatives.
Mentor, develop and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring targets and service-level expectations are achieved.
Act as a platform champion, supporting onboarding, training, and optimization of accounting systems.
Participate in client meetings, providing proactive accounting insights and advisory support.
Oversee VAT, corporate tax and other regulatory submissions across client entities.
Identify process improvement opportunities within the accounting cycle and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
Build strong working relationships with clients, administrators, compliance, corporate secretarial and onboarding teams.
Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, managing any escalations.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to take ownership of complex client portfolios, lead a dedicated team, and support the delivery of accounting, reporting, and tax compliance services to a sophisticated global client base.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your details on file for future roles aligned to your profile.

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