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Senior Management Accountant

Mauritius Permanent View Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the financial reporting function for a portfolio of international entities, reviewing the work of finance team members, managing statutory reporting and audits, and acting as a key technical accounting resource within the department.
  • Combination of external audit experience and subsequent commercial finance
  • Experience within multinational organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Financial Services sector, known for its focus on delivering high-quality solutions. The company offers a structured and professional working environment.

Job Description

  • Review monthly management accounts prepared by junior team members.
  • Review trial balances and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
  • Prepare and review consolidated reporting schedules.
  • Prepare complex IFRS financial statements.
  • Review tax computations and deferred tax calculations.
  • Lead statutory audits and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
  • Resolve complex accounting issues and provide technical IFRS guidance.
  • Review journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by the finance team.
  • Monitor compliance with Group accounting policies.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
  • Perform financial analysis and present findings to senior management.
  • Assist with acquisitions, restructurings and special finance projects where required.
  • Mentor, coach and develop junior finance staff.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
  • Support the Head of Shared Services and Finance Director on strategic finance initiatives.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by management.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:

  • Fully qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA
  • Minimum 7-10 years' progressive finance experience
  • Minimum 3-4 years' external audit experience (Big 4 or recognised audit firm preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years' commercial finance or management accounting experience
  • Experience managing audits independently
  • Experience supervising or leading finance teams
  • Experience working within multinational groups is highly desirable
  • Strong exposure to IFRS and statutory reporting



Technical Skills

  • Expert knowledge of IFRS
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Experience reviewing statutory financial statements
  • Experience reviewing tax computations



Leadership Competencies

  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to influence and challenge where appropriate
  • Commercial awareness and business partnering capability
  • Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement

What's on Offer

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Management Accountant, apply today to join this rewarding opportunity.

Contact
Zaheerah Keramuth
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7060994
Phone number
+230 460 8976

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Management Accountant
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Mauritius
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Zaheerah Keramuth
Consultant phone
+230 460 8976
Job Reference
JN-072026-7060994