The job incumbent shall be responsible to assist the Financial Controller for the management of all accounts. He/She shall also supervise staff and verify that all internal controls are being properly exercised and maintained.

COMPANY BACKGROUND & JOB SUMMARY

Monoprix is known as the first Supermarket of its category to operate in Mauritius and forms part of Harel Mallac Group. It now comprises of three stores at Curepipe, Bagatelle and Cascavelle. It operates in a business environment where there is fierce competition and difficulties beyond its control such as Government economic agenda and customer’s demand.

A great opportunity currently exists within Monoprix which is recruiting an Accountant.

The job incumbent shall be responsible to assist the Financial Controller for the management of all accounts. He/She shall also supervise staff and verify that all internal controls are being properly exercised and maintained.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Prepares monthly management account to be submitted by set deadline
• Provides financial statements for profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
• Analyses with the FC the overall positioning of the company in relation to budget
• Is responsible to verify the monthly reconciliation of all control/clearing accounts in the General Ledger
• Authorises changes in credit limit for customer’s account
• Supervises the Debtors and Creditors entry
• Monitors with the FC that the Bank reconciliation is made regularly by comparing bank balance according to cash book with the bank balance at a specific date
• Ensures cash flow for payment through e-banking
• Ensures that the treasury, tax, accounting and purchasing functions operate at optimum level within the policies and guidelines set by the company
• Verifies monthly VAT reports for the company
• Prepares and electronically sends monthly NPS, PAYE, TDS returns and year end Income Tax returns
• Prepares schedule for external auditors for year end

WORK EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

-       A minimum of 3 years in preparation of Management Accounts including auditing experience

-       HSC/BAC

-       ACCA

-       Good computer literacy

-       Good communication and interpersonal skills