Financial Accountant

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, leader in the nutrition sector, is looking for a Financial Accountant.

Our client, leader in the nutrition sector, is looking for a Financial Accountant.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Control, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Financial Accounting.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare & review Financial Statements.
• Preparation of monthly financial reporting pack including sales update.
• Monthly TB & Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Sales Control and reporting.
• Ensure accurate, reliable and timely input, reporting and interpretation.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Ensure Safe and sound internal controls and systems.
• Treasury reporting and forecasts.
• Tax computations.
• Legal and regulatory compliance with Financial and tax authorities.
• Financial and project analysis and simulations.
• Monitoring overhead and CAPEX expenditure.
• Responsible for statutory and internal audits.
• Analysing and controlling variances between actuals and budgets.
• Working with Management Accountant on Budgets, Projects & Analysis.
• Assist the Head of Finance & Control with ad hoc projects and work.

Qualification:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma (Accounting).
• ACCA Qualified or Part-Qualified (Minimum Fundamentals Stage fully completed).
• CIMA Qualified or Part-Qualified.
• Minimum 4 years relevant and recent experience as Accountant.
• Experience in a multinational or FMCG/Trading Sector shall be an advantage.
• Working experience with ERP systems like Oracle & SAP shall be an advantage.

Candidate profile:

• Initiatives taking.
• Experience with Mauritian Tax Laws.
• Must be analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting practise and theory.
• Knowledge of Imports/Exports is advantageous.
• IFRS Knowledge required.
• Problem solver and proactive.
• Team player, hardworking & strong work ethic.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• High analytical excel skills (e.g. Pivot table)
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) - English essential.
• Good management and leadership skills.