The account officer will be responsible for the account payable process of L’aventure du Sucre. The main purpose of the job includes recording transactions, payments and expenses and processing invoices.

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Accounts Payable Clerk

L’Aventure du Sucre is recruiting!!

The account officer will be responsible for the account payable process of L’aventure du Sucre. The main purpose of the job includes recording transactions, payments and expenses and processing invoices. The individual will also send out remittance advices, follow up on overdue payments and ensure that a company’s invoices and payments match up correctly by cross-checking the original document to the company’s record.

• Ensure all invoices are approved as per internal procedures before proceeding with the payment run.
• Manage weekly/monthly payment runs by generating lists of due invoices from the system and processing bulk payments via the internet banking platform.
• Liaise with suppliers to inform them when payments are effected and ensure remittance vouchers are sent to each supplier.
• Prepare manual cheques (cash cheques, government cheques) as and when required.
• Ensure that accounts payable is closed on the third working day of each month.
• Prepare reconciliation of creditors’ ledgers with their respective statements of accounts.
• Participate in monthly bank reconciliations.
• Perform monthly general ledger analysis for submission to the Accountant and Finance Manager.
• Check the mathematical accuracy of suppliers’ invoices and reconcile them to signed purchase orders and statements of accounts before processing.
• Ensure that payments to suppliers are made in accordance with the approved credit facilities granted to the company.
• Maintain and replenish the accounting department’s petty cash float and ensure all petty cash expenses are properly supported.
• Monitor commission payments to agents and guides, ensuring they are processed in line with company procedures.
• Perform the monthly filing of TDS monthly and annual return on MNS and ensure that the deadline for filing is respected.

• HSC with accounting, mathematics
• Partly qualified ACCA or equivalent would be an advantage
• At least 3 years’ working experience in a similar position and/or similar industry
• Attention to details and accurate
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Team player
• Organised
• Good presentation
• Able to work odd hours and being flexible when required
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

If you are an interested applicant or know any potential candidate who meets the above criteria, kindly forward the CV by post to the HR department, Beau Plan Business Park, Pamplemousses or by mail or call us on: (+230) 204 0808.

The closing date is the 31st of July 2025.

We thank you for your interest.

The Company will only contact candidates whose qualifications match the role. If you don’t hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Company reserves its rights not to make any appointment following this vacancy advert.

Terra Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion for all individuals