Accountant - Ad posted by Copper Quail

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 corpor...
  
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