ProductLife Group is looking for an Accountant to join our Accounting department on the Mauritian hub:
Responsibilities:
Take ownership of reporting costs, productivity, margins and expenditures for companies and organizations.
Perform administrative tasks such as data gathering, balance sheet population or updating journal entries.
Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.
Assist with financial and tax audits
Document and monitor internal controls in support of auditing team
Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
Ready and maintain financial and business transactions
Analyze the effects of transactions upon account relationships
Plan the manner in which account structures should be developed or modified
Consider the need for new or changed controls
Ensure the adequacy of the accounting system as the basis for reporting to management
Analyze complex financial reports and records
Review journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy
Train and mentor junior staff
Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations
Maintain the general ledger, prepare tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned
Profile:
More than 5 years of general accounting experience (French Accounting), either in a public accounting firm or in a private corporate environment
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, math, business administration, or a related field
Master’s degree in accountancy is required in many cases
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, not always mandatory, but having one could give you an edge
Skills:
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees