Finance & Administration Manager (Mauritius & Tanzania)

About the role

Fleeti, a pan-African tech group developing an IoT-SaaS fleet management platform, is looking for a Finance & Administration Manager for its subsidiaries in Mauritius and Tanzania. Based in Moka, Mauritius, the role reports to the Country Managers of Mauritius and Tanzania and functionally to the Group Financial Controller. It covers the financial, accounting and administrative management of both subsidiaries and includes managing two assistants.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise outsourced bookkeeping, prepare monthly and annual closings and ensure the reliability of both subsidiaries' accounts, coordinating with the Group Financial Controller.
• Manage customer invoicing in Odoo, ensure operational collection including difficult cases, handle disputes and monitor aged balances.
• Record bank transactions, reconcile accounts, match receipts and monitor customer and supplier balances.
• Monitor cash flow, anticipate liquidity needs and prepare and control payments (suppliers, salaries, social contributions, taxes and duties).
• Keep the general ledger analytical mapping up to date and coordinate the annual audits of both subsidiaries, working with accounting firms and following up on audit points.
• Ensure compliance with administrative, tax, social and legal obligations in Mauritius and Tanzania, and manage the administrative follow-up of customer, supplier and partner contracts.
• Supervise payroll preparation, declarations and social obligations, and act as a contact for banks, public authorities and external partners.
• Ensure Odoo is used correctly, contribute to automating financial and administrative processes, support sales and operations teams, and lead and develop two assistants.

Required profile

• Degree in finance, accounting, management or business administration (master's level or equivalent).
• At least 5 years in a versatile finance and administration role, with autonomy in payroll, payments, invoicing and collection; management experience is desirable.
• Ability to work with accounting firms and local service providers across different regulatory environments.
• Professional French and English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Strong command of accounting, closings, payment control, payroll, invoicing and collection.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with management tools / ERPs; experience with Odoo is an advantage.