13th December 2023

The MIC invites applications from suitable qualified candidates who wish to be considered for employment for the position of Assistant Executive – Accounting & Finance (MIC/IE/13/12/23).

Preferred Qualification and Experience

1. Cambridge Higher School Certificate with three (3) subjects at Principal Level at one and same sitting; and
2. A Bachelor’s degree or a combination thereof, in Finance / Accounting from a recognised University or any qualification acceptable to the MIC, and
3. Professional qualifications relevant to the above fields will also be considered.
4. A minimum of 3 years relevant post-qualification working experience in the Accounting, Financial Services or relevant sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in keeping up to date the accounting records and produce financial statements / reports.
• To assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and management accounts.
• To assist in the preparation of management reports.
• To assist in the cash flow monitoring.
• To assist in liaising with external auditors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders,
• To process invoices and their subsequent payment.
• Perform such related duties as may be assigned.

Specific Skills Requirements

Successful candidates, should have the following skillset:

• Conversant with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Conversant with Accounting Software (e.g . SAGE)
• Understanding of domestic/international financial markets and products
• Ability to conduct research and analysis
• Ability to prepare high quality pitch materials and deliver presentations

Competence and Behavioural skills

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Structured thinking and proficiency in report writing
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity, Discretion and Reliability
• High Sense of Professionalism & Ethics
• Results driven
• Quality Focus
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality
• Flexible – ability to work long hours and beyond scope of job description

The position will be on the permanent and pensionable establishment of the MIC, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period of one (1) year.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications, along with an updated curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and a photocopy of all supporting documents for the post (National Identity Card, academic and certified professional certificates, evidence of any experience claimed) may be submitted on recruitment@mic-ltd.mu OR in a sealed envelope, along with copies of the above-mentioned documents, together with the job reference clearly marked on the top left hand corner of the envelope, addressed to:

Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd
Level 4, The Docks 2,
United Docks Business Park
Caudan, Port Louis

The deadline for the submission of applications is latest by 22nd December 2023.

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate applications may cause an applicant’s elimination. It is an offence to give information which is false or to conceal any relevant information. This will lead to an application being rejected or, if a candidate has already been appointed, to the termination of his/her appointment.
• Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview and they may be required to undergo any selection process, which may be applicable for the position.
• Recruitment by the MIC is made solely on the basis of qualifications and merit. Recruitment is not made against reward of any kind. Applicants must therefore guard themselves against any person who promises employment against reward, financial or otherwise, and report the case immediately to the nearest Police Station.
• Any person who directly or indirectly by himself or by other person and in any manner, influences or attempts to influence any decision of the interview panel or that of the MIC or its Board shall commit an offence and shall be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process and may be liable to criminal prosecution.
• The Institution reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement without any obligation to give any reason to the candidate(s) of the grounds of its actions.