Assistant Accountant & Administrator

To provide day-to-day accounting and finance support to the Group finance function, while ensuring the smooth running of the Mauritius office through administrative and executive support.

Key Responsibilities

A.  Finance & Accounting Support

•     Invoice processing and supplier management – accurate bookkeeping of all invoices, maintenance of supplier records, and accurate, timely payments to suppliers.

•     Asset and Lease management – accurate accounting for asset depreciation and lease accounting.

•     Operations – cash-flow projections and expense management.

•     Budgeting and reporting support – assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

•     Compliance – support adherence to tax laws, accounting standards and internal policies.

•     Audit – timely support of internal and external audit.

•     Strategic Support - Provide insights to management for decision making and growth.

B.  Treasury & Funder Support

•     Funder information management – Accurate maintenance of funder information by ensuring all funder certificates and compliance documents are current, properly signed, and filed.

•     Funder payments – accurate accrual of interest and timely processing of interest and principal payments.

•     Investor portfolio management – Maintain strong, professional relationships with all stakeholders by responding promptly to queries and providing accurate information

C.  Office Administration & Executive Support

•     Coordinate meetings, diaries and travel for the Mauritius office and executive team, including preparing materials and reports.

•     Manage office correspondence and documentation with internal and external stakeholders.

•     Support the organization of meetings, events and conferences, and follow up on agreed actions.

•     Provide general office administration to keep the office running smoothly.

•     Act as backup to the Executive Personal Assistant on executive-support duties during absences.

Qualifications & Experience

•     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

•     Professional certification (ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.

•     Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in the financial sector.

 Skills & Competencies

•     Analytical skills – ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.

•     Attention to detail – accuracy in reconciliations, reporting and documentation.

•     Communication – clear, professional communication with management and stakeholders.

•     Organization & time management – ability to manage competing finance and administrative priorities.

•     Digital tools – proficient with Google Workspace and comfortable using AI productivity tools to work more efficiently.

•     Discretion & confidentiality – sound judgement in handling sensitive financial and executive information.

Benefits

• Free Parking - Complimentary parking space for employees.
• Premium Medical Insurance - 100% of the medical insurance premium covered by the company.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Annual Salary Review- Yearly salary review based on individual performance.