Financial Accountant About the Firm
Founded in 2011, CrossBoundary is a mission-driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a substantial return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. We take a transaction-centered approach to frontier markets. CrossBoundary provides investment advisory services, having developed a specialized expertise in unleashing investment across all sectors in fragile and frontier markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.
Job Description
CrossBoundary is recruiting a full-time Financial Accountant in Mauritius.
The duties of the Financial Accountant will revolve around ensuring that the business is operating effectively and efficiently. Main responsibilities will include managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information. The controller will also work directly with the Finance and Operations Manager and management team to dynamically run the business both locally and internationally.
Who We Are
CrossBoundary operates in frontier markets that also hold immense investment opportunities. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to have a transformational impact on the renewable energy landscape in Africa. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share a number of qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
Who You Are You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within the energy sector in emerging marketsYou are proficient in FrenchYou have a background in accounting for businesses that operate in AfricaYou possess excellent attention to detail but are solution-oriented and able to operate in environments that are constantly changingYou are comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously and can prioritize and effectively deliver on tasks within the deadlineYou are interested in leveraging automated systems/platforms to streamline processes Primary Responsibilities Assist with the migration of accounts to Sage X3Prepare transactional onboarding templates for transactions from inception to dateLoad and reconcile fixed assets and depreciation plansLoad and reconcile open itemsTag currencies to bank accounts and loans and reconcileResponsible for all aspects of financial reporting including monthly closings, monthly/ quarterly financial statement preparation, financial and statutory audit, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and accounts payableEnsure all Mauritius entities' transactions are recorded and coded accurately in Sage X3Perform bank reconciliationsPerform intercompany reconciliationsPrepare consolidated accountsPrepare tax returnsLiaise with the accountants in-country to ensure local accounts are prepared timely and accuratelyReview and approve local tax submissionsReview local accountsRun month-end close process with local accountantsCompile and process weekly payment runsMonitor accounts to ensure payments are up to dateMaintain asset registerPrepare monthly cash flow forecastAssess the performance of the local entities against budgetAssist with providing information to external auditors for the annual auditAnalyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial impact of any variations from actual performance to budget and forecastAssist with the opening of bank accountsAssist with other administration/ operational functionsAd Hoc duties and support to the broader team Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
ACCA qualification2+ years' post-qualifying experienceFluency in French preferredCurrently in Mauritius Location
North, Mauritius
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr