Accounts Specialist

The Accounts specialist will be responsible for payroll processing, fixed asset register maintenance, accounts payable functions, compliance with customs regulations in Mauritius, and maintaining accurate and well-organized financial and statutory filing systems

Main Accountabilities

Post payroll management, 

- by maintaining and processing records, including employee earnings, deductions, and return of statutory contributions

-  Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and statutory requirements

- Prepare payroll reports and support payroll audits

Fixed Asset Register

- Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation

- Perform periodic fixed asset verification and reconciliations

- Ensure proper capitalization and compliance with accounting standards and company policies

Other Duties

- Process and verify supplier invoices and ensure appropriate approvals

- Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed terms

- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies

- Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documents Customs Compliance (Mauritius)

- Support compliance with Mauritius customs regulations for import and export activities

- Ensure proper preparation, submission, and filing of customs-related documentation (e.g. bills of entry, invoices, certificates of origin)

- Monitor changes in customs duties and regulations and ensure accurate financial recording

- Assist with customs audits and inquiries from the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) Filing & Record Management

- Maintain systematic and up-to-date filing of accounting, payroll, fixed asset, accounts payable, and customs documentation

- Ensure both physical and electronic records are properly labeled, archived, and easily retrievable • Comply with internal controls and statutory document retention requirements

- Support audits by providing timely access to organized financial records General Accounting Support

- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities

- Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and management reports

- Respond to internal and external accounting queries

- Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

- 2 to 4 years of relevant accounting experience

- Knowledge of payroll and payroll softwares will be a definite advantage

- Good Knowledge of fixed assets, accounts payable, and statutory compliance in Mauritius

- Familiarity with Mauritius customs regulations

- Proficiency in accounting systems (ERP) and MS Excel

- Strong attention to detail, 

- ability to prioritise workload and 

-  Confidentiality is essential aspect of this job