Accounting Manager

Role & Key Responsibilities

• To accurately process accounting records and prepare financial statements and management accounts in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s)
• Responsible for a portfolio of clients
• Preparation of periodic management accounts and annual financial statements
• Prepare IFRS accounts, management accounts or financial statements in accordance with international accounting principles and standards
• Consolidation of Accounts
• Assist the Head of Accounting and other members of management team, providing daily support as requested
• Preparation & filing of all tax returns (annual, APS, VAT and/or TDS)
• Provide support to the directors in preparation of complex accounting strategies and/or financial statements
• Generally assist the administration team and the board of directors with financial, tax and general accounting queries
• Attend to the timely completion and submission of FSC Surveys as and when they arise
• Liaise with the Mauritius Revenue Authority for any accounting and/or tax matters including annual APS, TDS or VAT and/or (applications for) tax rulings
• Develop and maintain a process to ensure the timely delivery of client accounting requirements in relation to financial reports and accounts for all entities in allocated portfolio
• Attend board meetings and other client meetings to present accounts and discuss accounting related matters
• Assistance to senior team members on daily tasks and other administrative tasks
• Liaise with the appointed Auditors to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• ACCA/ACA fully/partly qualified and Accounting experience
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS. Knowledge in other relevant accounting frameworks such as US GAAP is an advantage
• Ability to operate accounting software
• Well versed in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Professionalism and ability to win the respect of clients
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels
• Flexibility to adapt to the role as the company develop