Accountant 3, Corporate Accounting

About the role

IQ-EQ, a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets, is hiring a senior preparer for corporate accounting in Port Louis. The role delivers comprehensive corporate accounting services for complex client portfolios, covering low, medium and high complexity with minimal supervision, and focuses on sophisticated accounting processes and detailed client deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned mailboxes, post journal entries and perform bookkeeping and reconciliations to keep financial records accurate.
• Prepare working schedules, working papers, periodic accounts and financial statements in line with accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Compute tax and VAT obligations, monitor regulatory filing deadlines and ensure timely compliance with reporting requirements.
• Liaise directly with auditors, handle accounting queries independently, resolve review comments promptly and escalate issues where necessary.
• Carry out thorough self-reviews, complete required checklists, maintain quality standards and support team members and wider business needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or completion of ACCA Level 2 or ACA, with at least 4 years of experience in corporate accounting.
• Advanced expertise in accounting standards, financial reporting and the preparation of detailed working papers, periodic accounts and financial statements.
• Ability to handle audit queries, liaise independently with auditors and ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented and accountable approach.

What we offer

• Remuneration based on market rates, proportional to qualifications, experience and skills.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution and the option to increase employee contributions.
• 22 days of paid annual leave, plus enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Openness to discussions on flexible working arrangements.
• Training, tools and a development plan to grow your skills.