Finance Officer

The Finance Officer will assist the finance team in the management of the financial and accounting operations

Main responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day financial transactions of the bank
• Process purchase orders, invoices, payments, and financial entries promptly
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable on a monthly basis
• Process funds disbursements
• Data processing and collection for analytics and reporting
• Perform reconciliations for month end reporting and audit purpose
• Assist in the preparation of schedules for the annual audited report for both group and statutory reporting
• Assist in regulatory returns submission
• Assist in any finance related project
• Process data for the different stakeholders
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Assist in the preparation of various reports including reconciliation including the various tools available
• Assist in the financial control month end activities
• Collaborate with the team to gather data and assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse variances between budgeted and actual expenditures.
• Assist in the regulatory reporting
• Prepare listing and schedules for audit (quarterly, half-yearly, interim, year-end)
• Attend to auditors’ queries
• Ensure timely return of Bank of Mauritius reporting.

Technical and Soft Competencies/Skills, Knowledge

• A passionate and motivated individual with a growth mindset and customer-focused
• Strong Planning, Negotiation and Communication skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Experience & Qualifications

• A first degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Law or any related field or a professional qualification (partly ACCA qualified)            
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in finance, experience in Banking would be an advantage