Financial Accountant

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Some people see spreadsheets. You see patterns, opportunities, and solutions.

If you're an ambitious accountant who enjoys consolidation, controls, audits, and working with stakeholders across a global business, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're hiring a Financial Accountant to join our Group Finance team in Mauritius. You'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, supporting audits, strengthening controls, and helping deliver high-quality financial information that drives business decisions.

What you'll do

• You’ll support external audits by preparing accurate working papers, gathering financial documentation, completing transaction sampling, and assisting in testing internal controls to identify risks and improvements.
• You’ll contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing routine account and balance sheet reconciliations and managing intercompany accounts in a multi-currency environment.
• You’ll prepare consolidation journals and assist in drafting Group consolidated financial statements and supporting notes in compliance with IFRS standards.
• You’ll produce financial and management reports as needed, support intermediate holding company balance sheet preparation, and assist with Group Finance projects.
• You’ll bring experience in a fast-paced finance team, strong knowledge of accounting systems (SUN Systems preferred), and solid technical accounting skills (IFRS knowledge desirable).

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile 
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions   
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave 
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements 
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

About you

• You have a degree qualification (preferred but not essential) and demonstrate a strong foundation in relevant academic learning.
• You are actively studying towards a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or a similar certification.
• You are proficient in computer systems, including SUN Systems and the Microsoft Office suite, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• You bring experience working within the financial services industry, with an understanding of its processes and environment.
• You demonstrate solid company, product, and market knowledge relevant to financial services, supporting effective performance in the role.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. 

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.