Accountant

Job title: Accountant

Job Overview

Company: Standard Bank Trust Company (Mauritius) Ltd

Location: MU, Plaines Wilhems District, Quatre Bornes, Wall Street 1

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: GBP 1,200,000 - yearly

Job Ref ID: 80457187A-0001

Date Posted: 11/4/2026

Job Description

As an IFS Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for a portfolio of fiduciary clients, including complex and high-value structures. You will ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal controls, maintain precise accounting records, and support management and audit activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working within a dynamic fiduciary environment and adding value through technical expertise and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Key Outputs
• Prepare and review trust and company accounts for a portfolio of fiduciary clients.
• Produce financial statements, interim reports and meaningful account commentary.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure data integrity across financial systems.
• Manage accounting transactions and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Handle tax-related matters in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Support and mentor junior team members, promoting quality and best practice.
• Identify and escalate risks, compliance concerns and process improvement opportunities.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external intermediaries to deliver excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional accounting qualification or international accounting certification.
• Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.

Experience

• 5-7 years' experience ideally within trust, fiduciary or financial services environments.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Experience preparing financial statements and working within regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS and accounting best practices.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Expertise
• Analysing Information
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies:

• Bookkeeping

• Business Acumen (Audit)

• Financial Accounting

• Financial and Accounting Control

• Reconciling Financial Records

• Understanding GAAP

• Additional Information

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• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.

• Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process.