Trainee Finance & Shared Services

The Finance & Shared Services Trainee will support the Mauritius Shared Services (MSS) team in delivering finance, operational and project-related activities within a dynamic shared services environment.

Trainee Finance & Shared Services 

Role Purpose

The Finance & Shared Services Trainee will support the Mauritius Shared Services (MSS) team in delivering finance, operational and project-related activities within a dynamic shared services environment.

The role will initially provide hands-on exposure to key business initiatives, including system and process enhancement projects, while progressively supporting broader finance and shared services operations.

This is a 12-month trainee programme designed to provide practical work experience, structured learning and professional development, with potential opportunity for permanent employment subject to performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support on business initiatives, including system implementations, data migration and process enhancement activities.
• Assist with data entry, journal postings, bookkeeping and maintenance of accounting records.
• Support month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Assist with basic bank and account reconciliations.
• Support data processing, system updates and maintenance of financial information.
• Assist with onboarding activities, documentation and record management.
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide administrative and coordination support across MSS activities.
• Contribute to internal projects, operational improvements and shared services initiatives.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments in support of MSS delivery objectives and operational needs.

Learning & Development

• Exposure to shared services operations and finance processes
• Participation in system and process transformation initiatives
• Coaching and supervision from experienced professionals
• Development of technical, operational and professional skills

Candidate Profile

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• ACCA/ACA students encouraged to apply
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Basic Excel and IT skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Programme Structure

• Fixed-term trainee programme (12 months)
• Exposure to finance and shared services activities
• Potential conversion to permanent employment based on performance and business needs

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