Accountant (Qualified)

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, in the insurance sector, is looking for a qualified Accountant.

Our client, in the insurance sector, is looking for a qualified Accountant.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and supervise the functioning of the Finance & Accounting Department to help achieve the departmental and corporate objectives set by Management, the Board and the Group.

Main responsibilities:

• To prepare & consolidate monthly Management Key Financial and Quarterly Group Financial reports.
• To support the CEO & CFO in the preparation of Annual Budget and monitoring of budgeted expenses.
• To ensure timely recording of accounting and financial data in an orderly and transparent manner in line with relevant Laws and Regulations of Republic of Mauritius.
• To prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• To timely and accurately prepare, pay and submit statutory returns to FSC, NPF & MRA.
• To provide support to the Credit Controller for monitoring the outstanding premiums.
• To prepare monthly Trial Balance and Balance Sheet.
• To calculate reinsurance premiums & commissions and prepare quarterly statements.
• To implement good internal control system in line with the group policy.
• To supervise timely implementation of accounting system.
• Any cognate duties.

Qualification:

• Qualified with a recognised Professional Accountancy Organization.
• Minimum of 3 years’ (experience in a financial sector would constitute an advantage).

Candidate profile:

• Knowledge in IFRS.
• Knowledge in Insurance Accounting is an advantage but not compulsory.
• Computer literate in accounting system such as Oracle Financials and ACCPAC.
• Knowledge in advance excel.
• Good communication and team management skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and a positive attitude
• Proven track record of exemplary code of conduct and ethical standards.