Assistant Accountant
- Plaine Wilhems
- Not disclosed
- Permanent
- Added 10/10/2024
- Closing 09/11/2024
- Janita Dabeeah
Under the direction of the reporting lines, the assistant accountant assists in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports; monitors and manages receipt of necessary information for its accuracy and completeness.
Under the direction of the reporting lines, the assistant accountant assists in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports; monitors and manages receipt of necessary information for its accuracy and completeness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, copying, faxing, mailing and filing;
- Liaise with external parties according to the needs of the client;
- Maintain the accounting records and prepare all financial reports in accordance with IFRS;
- Bookkeeping on a regular basis to agreed deadlines;
- Liaise with clients to keep them up to date regarding accounting matters;
- Perform accounting function (Bank Reconciliations, analysis etc.) for all client entities;
- Review of files and journal entries;
- Review payment instructions prior to filing or execution;
- Tax: Doing tax returns; quarterly computations & filing; Upload tax returns on MNS and arrange for electronic filing; Quarterly filing of CIS managers/corporate & APS tax filing;
- Filing: Filing of audited financial statements& financial summaries with FSC,ROC or MRA where applicable; required filings with MRA – PAYE/VAT/NPS/TDS; filings with BOM;
- Assist in the audit process. Including but not limited to ensuring that engagement letter has been signed, attend to audit queries, rigorous follow-up with client and other third parties to clear pending queries;
- Liaise with clients, banks, FSC, MRA, auditors etc.;
- Daily and effective input on timesheet or any time management system;
- VAT: Preparation of monthly and quarterly VAT Returns; Follow up VAT repayments and clarify any issues with relevant parties;
- Any other cognate duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.
Key Requirements:
- 1-2 years of work experience in a similar position;
- Good knowledge of taxation & related laws;
- Good knowledge of SAGE Pastel software and other accounting packages would be an advantage
Key Skills:
- Good analytical and problem solving skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to draft effective communications (emails, letters, memos, instructions) with good grammar, spelling & proofreading skills;
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
- Ability to work in a fast moving, demanding, high-pressure environment;
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Highly motivated with the ability to work well as an individual and from their own initiative as well as being able to work in a team environment;
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality;
- Computer Literate: Ms. Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
Axis Fiduciary Ltd
- 2nd Floor, The AXIS, 26 Bank Street, Cybercity,, Ebene, Mauritius