Senior Officer - Accounting at IQ-EQ

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Statutory Compliance, IFRS, Tax Preparation, Treasury Management, Account Reconciliation, Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Analytical Skills, English Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description 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 24 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. Job Description As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting the overall finance function for IQ‑EQ Group entities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll manage complex accounting activities, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and contribute to high‑quality financial outputs while supporting and guiding junior team members. What You Will Do You’ll process, review, and reconcile accounting transactions of varying complexity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. You’ll prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts, including statutory financial statements and management reports for Group reporting. You’ll manage tax and statutory compliance by preparing and submitting returns (VAT, PAYE, NPS, Corporate Tax), ensuring all obligations are met on time. You’ll oversee cashflow and treasury activities, perform reconciliations, and liaise with auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies to support financial operations. You’ll support team development and business operations by coaching junior team members, responding to stakeholder queries, and contributing to process improvements and reporting initiatives. 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 Qualifications About You You hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, and are qualified or partly qualified ACCA, with relevant experience. You bring solid experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within a financial services or corporate environment. You have strong knowledge of IFRS and applicable accounting regulations, and are confident preparing financial statements and reports. You are highly organised, detail‑oriented, and analytical, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure. You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and communicate effectively in English (written and spoken) while building strong working relationships. Additional Information OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT 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 24 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. Department: Finance & Accounting Type of Hire: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Senior Officer is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, managing complex accounting activities, and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance for Group entities. This includes preparing financial statements, managing tax returns, and coaching junior team members.