Job title: Bookkeeper
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Finance
Functional Expertise: Accounting & Finance
Salary type: Monthly
Location: Port Louis
Job published: 10/09/2024
Job ID: 41038
Contact name: Stéphani Modeste-Rouget

Job Description

Our client in the financial sector is looking for a Bookkeeper. This junior position reports to the Bookkeeping Team Lead.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Posting and reconciling transactions, including bank, assets, securities and non-cash transactions on a multi-currency bookkeeping system
  • Maintaining client records to enable timely production of financial statements
  • Liaising with administrators regarding bookkeeping discrepancies and queries
  • Reviewing minute books, statutory records, trust documents and correspondence files
  • Assisting in maintaining the integrity of accounting records for clients
  • Ensuring AUM values are input each quarter for all portfolios on Asset Register
  • Ensuring KPIs are targets are met each month
  • Maintaining a sound technical knowledge of our various computer systems
  • Reviewing exception reports on a daily basis and clearing exceptions arising
  • Attending to queries efficiently and promptly
  • Adopting a high-quality culture to minimise error ensuring quality service levels of and high standards are delivered

Your qualifications and skills include:

  • High school certification
  • A relevant qualification in the field of Bookkeeping, Accounting, Banking, Finance or Business is a plus
  • Relevant work experience within the field and strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems is an advantage
  • General knowledge of trust and banking practices
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

Proactive Talent Solutions reserves the right:

To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.

Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.