Accountant (Financial Controller Line)

About the role

Proactive Talent Solutions is recruiting an Accountant in Quatre Bornes, reporting to the Financial Controller with a dotted line to the Board of Directors. The role covers financial management, reporting, budgeting, cash flow and compliance, and includes leading the finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of financial policies and procedures, and help analyse accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely collection
• Monitor client maintenance agreements and SLAs to ensure timely invoicing, and track project status with the Head of Projects for accurate billing
• Produce monthly management accounts and annual consolidated statements in line with IFRS, and prepare reconciliations, schedules and the corporate governance report for audit review
• Review physical and electronic files to ensure compliance with tax audits, surprise checks and ISO-certified annual audits
• Lead the annual budgeting process and the semi-annual forecast, working with Heads of Departments and uploading budgeted figures into the accounting software
• Manage cash flow, optimise working capital and invest excess liquidity in short-term instruments
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, ensure statutory returns are filed on the MRA Tax calendar and stay up to date with regulatory changes
• Lead the finance team, mentoring members and fostering continuous improvement

Required profile

• Completed Level 2 and ongoing Level 3 of ACCA, ACA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably in a corporate environment
• Previous auditing experience desirable; at least 2 years in a team leadership or supervisory role desirable

Required skills

• Strong understanding of ERP systems and multi-interface environments
• Experience in credit control, accounts receivable and collections is an advantage
• Strong analytical, organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to communicate with senior management and the Board