Vacancy: Accounts Officer

Job Purpose

The Accounts Officer performs a variety of general accounting support, administrative and clerical tasks. (S)he will provide support for ensuring the day-to-day running of the company’s daily accounting functions accurately and effectively.

(S)he will create, update, review and maintain relevant accounting records.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications and Work Experience

• HSC Level.
• Certificate in Accounting or ACCA Level 1 would be an advantage.
• Ideally, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Administrative environment.
• Willingness to be trained in Accounting related courses.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and emails.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English & French.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working in a team’s environment.
• Ability to set priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to follow and interpret simple instructions and procedures.
• Ability to be customer focused at all times.
• Strong proven integrity and the respect for confidentiality.

Competencies

Technical, Functional & Professional

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of the environment.
• Mastery of all policies and processes relating to the accounting function.
• Mastery of the methodology and techniques of the handling of internal and external customers.
• Unwavering commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate in French and in languages other than English is highly desirable.
• Ability to remain calm and committed to the team even in difficult situations.
• Politeness to visitors and staff.
• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Proactive and well organised, with strong time management and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-task.
• Egroupware, RT Tickets, word processing, spreadsheet applications, email platforms, Internet browsing, Skype, Webex and working with different file formats. Knowledge of NetSuite accounting software will be an advantage.
• High level of integrity.

Behavioural

• AFRINIC’s Behavioural Competencies as applicable to all staff and as revised from time to time.

AFRINIC Expectations

In carrying out essential duties, an individual should demonstrate commitment to AFRINIC’s mission and values, working as one team towards delivering excellence in service. This includes but is not limited to:

• Demonstrates a shared commitment to fulfilling team and organisational goals co-operatively.
• Strives for excellence and focuses on continuously improving outcomes.
• Displays professionalism through competence, high standards, self-management and a service ethic.
• Displays integrity through ethical behaviour, constructive contribution, and use of appropriate channels.
• Makes responsible use of member funds through efficient use of time, funds and resources.
• Models respect by being punctual, reliable, prepared, courteous and responsive.

Notes

• The above position is offered on a full-time basis for an indeterminate duration and will be aligned to AFRINIC's established grading structure and corresponding salary scale. Appointment shall be subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
• The position is based in Mauritius. The successful candidate will be required to work primarily from this location.
• Candidates should attach documentary evidence of qualifications and work experience claimed, failing which consideration will not be given to the application.
• The onus for the submission of equivalence of qualifications from relevant authorities rests on the candidates.
• Only the best qualified candidates will be convened for interview. Late applications will not be considered.
• AFRINIC reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement without any obligation to give any reason to the candidate(s).

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Closing date: 05 November 2026