Senior Accountant and Small Group Leader

The school and its parent charitable Trust, have one (1) combined Finance Team who are responsible for all related finance functions. This team requires the addition of an experienced Senior Accountant to support the work of the team.

The objective of this role is to assist the Finance Manager to fulfill all the tasks related to the Finance Functions of the school and its parent charitable trust in the management and reporting of financial data, preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing the company’s accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.

The accountant will have an induction Program and understand and adhere to the school’s Vision and Mission’s Statement. He/ or She will have a deep dive in the Policy and Procedures of the Finance Functions as well as the interrelated processes around the Finance.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Finance Lead and responsibilities will include:

Strategic Accounting
-Project-based approach to improve, automate, simplify the Accounts processes utilising QuickBooks to its full functionality (Including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconcilitation, Reporting, Chart of Accounts)
-Understand the financial Processes and deliverables
-Recommend improvements, and if approved, lead the process and take accountability for its implementation and hands on proof of works
-Assess the internal control system and recommend any improvement to ensure integrity of our financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud

Finance Lead Assistance in:
-Management and reporting of financial data
-Preparing financial statements
-Ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures
-Ensure compliance with all authorities (Companies’ Act, Finance Act, MRA. Registrar, Social Security etc)  And ensure updates are implemented as and when laws are amended.
-Budget Forecast and projections for the Actual Year
-Providing data to inform the Budget for the Next Year
-Expenses Details for each Department
-Income statement with Student Head Count updates
-Financial Statements and Cash Flow Forecasts
-Budget for Fees Fixing for the next Academic Year
-Monitoring of Budget vs Actual and analysis of variances Financial & Non-Financial Data

Operational Financial Processes, including:
-Accounts receivable / payable processing and reporting
-Monthly Invoicing on QuickBooks (QB) (eg library fine / loss books secondary)
-Income update on QB
-Issuing official receipts
-Liaising with parents and follow up non-payments
-Monthly Debtors Meeting
-Setting up and follow up of Standing Orders (Annually)
-Cash Float receipts
-Ministry of Social Security - NSF Refund for expats leaving Mtius.
-Banking (Bank deposits)
-Issuing Payment Vouchers
-IB payments initiations
-Follow up of subscriptions
-Filing overall

Qualifications and Experience Required
-Graduate of Chartered Association of Certified Accountant (ACCA) or equivalent
-3 years Post Graduate Experience in the Accounting Field
-In-depth understanding of QuickBooks software - including automations and integrations, as well as the chart of accounts and all the financial reports required for management and user purpose
-Working knowledge of Sicorax and Mauritian tax requirements
-Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
-Strong Financial Analytical skills
-Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets (Google Sheets preferred)
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-A general level of IT literacy and tech skill
-Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
-Strong English language required. French or Creole a benefit.