Semi-Senior Client Accountants

Mauritius

About The Role

NWT By AXYS is looking for Semi-Senior Client Accountants to manage a defined portfolio of client accounting mandates with increasing independence, preparing management accounts, financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS, and tax returns in accordance with ITA. This role sits between Client Accountant and Senior Client Accountant — the incumbent operates with greater autonomy than an entry-level accountant but continues to develop toward full ownership of complex mandates. The Semi-Senior Client Accountants builds the technical depth and client confidence to progress to Senior Client Accountant level — developing ACCA qualifications, refining IFRS knowledge, and demonstrating consistent delivery across their assigned portfolio without day-to-day supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting

Maintain client accounting ledgers and prepare management accounts within targeted dates independently and accurately.
Prepare full set financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS, the Companies Act, and the Financial Reporting Act.
Perform reconciliation of finance-related general ledger accounts payables, receivables, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare and review tax computations including basic deferred tax calculations.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for assigned client portfolios.
Ensure financial records in accounting systems are updated in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in the preparation of FSC surveys quarterly and annual.
Preparation of payroll for client entities.

Tax & Regulatory Returns

Prepare income tax, VAT, and TDS returns for assigned clients within prescribed MRA deadlines.
Submit regulatory returns to MRA VAT monthly/quartery, corporation tax yearly and APS with zero late submissions.
Filing of statutory payroll related returns (Paye, CSG etc) to the MRA.
Prepare goods and services returns where required.
Flag any tax issues or unusual transactions to the supervising Senior Client Accountant or Team Leader.

Audit Liaison

Liaise with auditors on assigned client files attend audit queries and monitor progress.
Ensure audit clearance is obtained within targeted dates.
Prepare audit files and supporting documentation to the required standard before audit commencement.
Review of audited financial statements prior to submission to clients within reasonable timeframes.

Client Relationship

Liaise directly with clients by email and on conference calls for assigned portfolio.
Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner escalating complex matters to senior staff.
Build positive, professional client relationships under the guidance of the Senior Client Accountant.
Attend client meetings where appropriate.

Team Contribution & Development

Provide guidance and review support to Client Accountants and Accounts Officers on specific tasks.
Progress ACCA qualifications minimum two papers every six months.
Participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to improving accounting processes.
Flag workload or timeline concerns proactively to the supervising Team Leader or Senior Client Accountant.

Qualifications

Degree in Finance or Accounting.
ACCA in progress – level 1 passed; commitment to continue at minimum two papers every six months.
Minimum 2–3 years in client accounting, preferably in financial services, banking, or management company environments.
Working knowledge of IFRS norms and MRA tax compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, viewpoint, Sage, or equivalent).
Bilingual — English and French.

Skills & Competencies

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Full set financial statements, GAAP/IFRS preparation for assigned client portfolio
Management accounts – monthly and quarterly, delivered within targeted dates
Tax returns – VAT, income tax, TDS and payroll related returns submitted within MRA deadlines
General ledger reconciliation – payables, receivables, bank reconciliations, FAR and others
Deferred tax – basic computation and treatment
FSC surveys – quarterly and annual preparation
Audit support – preparation of audit file and auditor liaison
Accounting systems – proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, viewpoint, Sage, or equivalent
ACCA – active progression at minimum two papers per six months

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Growing independence – manages assigned portfolio without daily supervision
Detail-oriented – accuracy in all financial statements, reconciliations, and tax returns
Professionally reliable – deadlines are met; clients receive timely responses
Client-facing confidence – comfortable liaising directly with clients on routine matters
Team contributor – supports junior colleagues; shares knowledge proactively
Growth mindset – committed to ACCA progression and continuous professional development
Proactive communicator – flags issues, risks, and workload pressures early