Accountant

Job Description

Our client, a subsidiary of a well-established conglomerate in Mauritius, is looking for an experienced Accountant to oversee financial reporting and ensure sound financial management across its operations.

Responsibilities:

• Produce key financial documents such as income statements and balance sheets for review and decision-making
• Follow up on asset and investment revaluations with business units and ensure relevant adjustments are recorded
• Compute and analyse key financial ratios to evaluate the company’s financial position
• Collaborate with internal auditors and provide the necessary support for audit assignments
• Ensure purchase orders are issued as per internal procurement procedures
• Reconcile balances related to associates, non-controlling interests, and reserves
• Coordinate the preparation of audited financial statements and related notes
• Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient funds are available for payments through digital banking platforms
• Provide timely reporting on collections and outstanding debtors to senior group stakeholders
• Compile group-level financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and equity statements on a quarterly and yearly basis
• Prepare monthly management reports and ensure timely submission in line with internal deadlines
• Calculate and account for deferred tax positions within the company’s financials
• Manage the annual group budgeting exercise and quarterly forecasting process
• Support external audit processes by preparing required documentation and audit files in advance
• Analyse budget variances and assess the organisation’s performance against targets
• Draft group statutory disclosures and accompanying financial notes
• Review the implications of changes in accounting standards or large transactions, and liaise with external auditors as needed
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure accurate adjustments in consolidated accounts
• Manage the preparation and reconciliation of tax filings on both a monthly and annual basis
• Oversee the timely processing of supplier payments and enforce internal financial controls
• Conduct impairment assessments with business units and ensure required journal entries are completed