Accounting Assistant - Based in Port Louis

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable functions ensuring timely and accurate handling of financial transactions.
• Maintain key financial records,including ledgers and accounts, with a focus on accuracy and organization.
• Assist with the invoicing process and perform basic follow-up for outstanding payments.
• Learn and assist with maintaining our accounting software, ensuring data integrity.
• Gather and organize information to support compliance efforts during audits.
• Assist in preparing basic financial reports by providing accurate data.
• Coordinate with colleagues regarding accounts and address basic customer inquiries related to invoices and payments.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial documents, ensuring easy retrieval.
• Identify areas for process improvement in accounts management and suggests efficient practices.
• Analyzing and complying with the transaction policy in place – analyzing unusual records, comparing with client profile. Dully reporting same to the risk and compliance department.

Profile:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills including planning, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Dynamic good interpersonal, results-driven approach, analytical skills, proactive and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.