Accountant

About Us Medscheme (Mtius) Limited is Mauritius’ leading health insurance administrator with over 35 years of excellence in managing medical benefits for more than 75,000 lives. Backed by Medscheme Holdings (Pty) Ltd in South Africa and part of the AfroCentric Group, we combine innovation, technology, and integrity to deliver sustainable healthcare solutions across Africa and Europe. The Role We are looking for a detail-driven and analytical Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, analysing, and maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with internal and statutory requirements. You’ll play a vital part in supporting informed financial decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities:• Prepare and distribute accurate and timely management accounts or executive summaries within agreed SLAs.• Prepare and analyse data for statutory returns as per Service Level Agreements.• Reconcile statements of financial position and comprehensive income within stipulated deadlines.• Capture and balance all reconciliation accounts to trial balance accurately and promptly.• Process general ledger journal entries and conduct reconciliation and reasonability tests.• Maintain effective finance documentation and record-keeping systems.• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and assist auditors with required information. About You• Degree in Finance or related field• ACCA qualification would be an advantage• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial accounting• Strong knowledge and application of accounting systems (SAGE 200) and financial software• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite• Excellent business writing, communication, and task management skills• Skilled in data analysis, and problem solving• Sound understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements• Strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and customer focus Core Competencies• Ownership: Take responsibility for decisions that align with AfroCentric’s mission and customer needs.• Credibility: Act with integrity, transparency, and trust.• Entrepreneurship: Seek opportunities to enhance efficiency and improve customer experience.• Influence: Collaborate effectively to achieve organizational goals.• Collaboration: Build strong professional relationships and share knowledge within the team. What We Offer• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration• A culture built on trust, excellence, and continuous improvement Join Us Be part of Mauritius’ leading health insurance administrator, where innovation meets purpose. At Medscheme, we’re committed to Creating a World of Sustainable Healthcare — for our members, partners, and employees.Turnaround TimeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.Our Commitment to TransformationAfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.Should you not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.