The Role
Own the full financial accounting function for international entities across Mauritius, the UK, and Australia. Responsibilities include general ledger management, financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, tax and statutory compliance, audit support, reconciliations, internal controls, foreign currency accounting, and cost allocations. The role also leads and develops a Finance Officer while supporting strategic financial decision-making and stakeholder guidance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with strong accounting expertise and a passion for delivering accurate financial insights? We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team in Mauritius and play a key role in supporting multiple international entities across Mauritius, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the full financial accounting function, contribute to strategic financial decision-making, and lead a Finance Officer while working within a dynamic international business environment.
Key Performance Outputs
Financial Reporting & Management Accounting
- Take full ownership of the General Ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts within reporting deadlines.
- Analyse financial performance, investigate variances, and provide meaningful commentary on key business drivers.
- Calculate and review trading profitability and gross profit margins.
- Prepare management reporting packs for senior leadership, executives, and board stakeholders.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are resolved timeously.
- Maintain and review the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, depreciation, useful lives, and residual values.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
- Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with management and department heads.
- Develop and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Analyse project costs, revenues, and profitability.
Taxation & Compliance
- Prepare and review tax and statutory submissions, including VAT, GST, BAS, Plastic Tax, and other regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with tax authorities and advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs, statutory regulations, and company policies.
- Support external audits and coordinate audit requirements and responses.
Financial Governance & Controls
- Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Review and approve creditor payments, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and journals.
- Manage foreign currency transactions and monthly revaluations.
- Oversee shared services cost allocations and recoveries.
- Support operational stakeholders with financial guidance and policy compliance.
People Management
- Lead, coach, and support a Finance Officer.
- Foster a positive and high-performance team culture.
- Conduct regular staff check-ins and performance discussions.
- Support employee development and engagement initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Financial Accountant position.
- Strong ERP experience, preferably with NetSuite.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working with multiple foreign currencies.
- Proven experience in:Management accounting, Budgeting and forecasting, Balance sheet reconciliations, Cash flow forecasting, Financial reporting and analysis
- Strong understanding of tax compliance and company taxation will be advantageous.
- Experience within the agriculture industry will be advantageous.
Technical Competencies
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budget management and forecasting
- Audit and compliance management
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and controls
Behavioural Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Professionalism, discretion, and integrity
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Us?
- Work with international entities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Play a strategic role in driving financial performance and decision-making.
- Gain exposure to complex multi-currency and cross-border operations.
- Join a collaborative team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
If you are a driven and experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.
Skills Required
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar Financial Accountant position
- Strong ERP experience, preferably with NetSuite
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with multiple foreign currencies
- Experience in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting and analysis
- Strong understanding of tax compliance and company taxation
- Experience within the agriculture industry
- Financial reporting and analysis competency
- Budget management and forecasting competency
- Audit and compliance management competency
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and controls
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
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The Company
What We Do
United Exports is a global leader and vertically integrated company in the agricultural supply chain, specializing in fruit production and export, from breeding to distribution.
