Remote Corporate Accountant

About the role

Hawksford is looking for a remote Corporate Accountant based in Mauritius to perform client accounting tasks for its Corporate, Fund and Private clients. The work centres on bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and management accounts, reviewed by the in-location accounting and administration teams. The role covers companies and trusts in sectors such as real estate, wealth management and capital markets.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries needed for financial statements and management accounts.
• Run the period-end closing process, including prepayments and accruals, loans and bank transactions for the assigned client portfolio.
• Prepare simple to medium annual financial statements and management accounts for companies and trusts under IFRS, UK Accounting Standards and other relevant GAAP.
• Perform bank, investment and other reconciliations.
• Support client accounting staff and help with ad-hoc accounting tasks and projects.
• Keep working papers and accounting checklists properly prepared and stored.
• Achieve financial and utilisation targets set by management and carry out other duties asked by management.

Required profile

• Completed ACCA Level 2 and/or a first degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting or related experience; prior bookkeeping or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Prior experience with client locations in the UK, Malta and/or Cayman is an advantage.
• Ability to learn UK GAAP, IFRS and internal accounting software; knowledge of Viewpoint and eFront is an advantage.
• Fluent English and French (listening, speaking and writing).
• Willingness to work within UK time zones for client meetings in Europe.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Planning and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.