Senior Client Accountant

Are you an accounting professional looking to develop your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking professional services firm?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Client Accountant to join our Governance Services team in Mauritius. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing high-quality accounting services and building trusted relationships with colleagues, clients, auditors and external service providers.

In this role, your work will be varied and rewarding, from preparing and reviewing financial statements and management accounts to supporting audits and analysing complex financial information. You'll play a key role in delivering an efficient, accurate and client-focused service while continuing to develop your technical expertise within a supportive and inclusive environment.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward-thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102

•  Prepare management accounts, periodic reports, capital account statements and net asset valuations

• Manage client audit processes and provide information required by auditors

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records using systems including Viewpoint, QuickBooks and Yardi

• Build and develop effective relationships with clients, auditors and third-party service providers

• Collaborate with client administration teams and colleagues to resolve accounting queries and provide technical support

• Ensure client deadlines and service standards are consistently achieved across all assigned entities

• Develop a detailed understanding of client transactions and provide regular updates to your line manager

• Support the delivery of a coordinated and consistent Governance Services offering across jurisdictions

• Maintain compliance with firm policies, procedures and professional development requirements

About you

• Desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification, be part-qualified, or qualified through relevant experience, with sound technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS and their practical application

• Demonstrable experience preparing financial statements, management accounts and other financial reports

• Working knowledge of accounting systems and advanced Excel skills

• Proven ability to analyse financial data, solve problems and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team