Accounts Officer

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Goals & Performance Metrics:

- Prepare tax declarations (VAT, TDS & CTAX)
- Verify payments and perform bank reconciliations
- Record accounting entries (payroll journal entries, provisions, and 13th-month salary)
- Anticipate and plan monthly closings
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts
- Prepare the biannual IMF survey
- Assist the Chief Accountant during audits and interactions with external auditors for the year-end closing
- Handle intercompany rebilling

N+1 Management Style:

The direct supervisor (N+1) adopts a collaborative and results-oriented management style.

Career Progression Opportunities:

N/A

Benefits & Culture:

- Fixed-Term Contract
- Regular Office Hours
- Learning Opportunity
- Team Support
- Transport Allowance / Parking

Candidate Selection Criteria:

- Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar accounting role
- Proven experience in bookkeeping, journal entries, reconciliations, and tax declarations
- Experience with monthly closings and preparation of management accounts
- Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken)
- Immediate or short-term availability preferred
- Commitment to the full 6-month contract duration

Work condition:

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (6 months – maternity leave cover)
Location: Saint-Pierre
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard office hours (08:00 – 17:00)

Work Environment:
- Office-based role, with a structured and collaborative team setting
- Professional and fast-paced accounting department
- Tools and equipment (computer, accounting software, shared drives) provided by the company

Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Chief Accountant (N+1)

Dress Code: Business casual

Message from your future manager N+1:

We are currently looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Officer to join our finance team on a 6-month contract as maternity leave cover.

In this role, you will support the daily accounting operations, assist with monthly closings, and help prepare financial statements and tax declarations. It’s an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment while strengthening your expertise in full-cycle accounting.