Executive Director

Summary of the Position

Head of the Local Network Secretariat and reporting to the Local Network’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for overseeing and executing on the Network’s mission as well as managing all programs. The Executive Director’s responsibilities also entail ensuring the smooth running of all operational/administrative aspects of the Local Network including human resource management, financial management, and event management as well as safeguarding the integrity and governance of the organization. The Executive Director is expected to liaise regularly with the Head Office and ensure alignment with the Group policies and Local Network Quality Standards. As the highest-level executive of the Secretariat, he or she has a minimum of seven years of experience in project or programme management related to the Network’s programmes and mandates, including managing and supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives. Experience in corporate sustainability, or international development is strongly desired.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. • Overseeing and executing the company strategy, value proposition and associated programmes;
   • Representing the Local branch within the Group as well as externally vis-à-vis companies, Governments, media and others;
   • Advancing thought-leadership in current and emerging areas of corporate sustainability;
   • Reporting to the Board and managing Board relations including taking and presenting minutes of all meetings; and collecting and circulating any relevant information to the Board;
   • Managing the day-to-day operations of the local branch, including human resources, budgeting and financials, participant communications, event management and fundraising;
   • Overseeing recruitment and retention activities including pitching the Local Network’s value proposition and supporting the other companies and other organizations’ efforts in meeting reporting requirements;
   • Maintaining regular communication with the head office, responding to head office consultations and reporting requests, ensuring full alignment with Local Network Quality Standards, and safeguarding the integrity and brand;
   • Overseeing the organization of the annual General Assembly and maintaining mechanisms to feed participant feedback into the strategy and programmes;
   • Managing strategic partnerships including with other agencies, business associations, civil society, etc.
   • Implementing the strategy of the Group around awareness-raising, training, capacity-building and partnerships on corporate sustainability with regards to gender equality, environment and climate, sustainability supply chain, and the blue economy.

Qualifications

2. • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience
   • Relevant experience from working in or with the private sector
   • Excellent networking and interpersonal skills and ability to represent the Company in high-level events and meetings
   • Experience in managing a team and engaging with a professional Board of Directors
   • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including full proficiency in English
   • Proven ability to deliver presentations to senior leadership and high-level partners.

Our client in the engineering sector is recruiting a Sales Representative

The job incumbent shall be responsible to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth, and market penetration within the Material Handling Equipment market and other markets by effectively selling the company’s products and /or related service by providing an excellent customer service

Main responsibilities

• Se and achieve sales target
• Coordinate sales projects
• Search for new clients who might benefits from company products or service and maximizing client potential
• Develop long terms relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements
• Negotiate tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs
• Calculate client quotations and administering client accounts

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• At least 4 years’ experience in Sales
• Knowledge of Material Handling Equipment and Air Compressor would constitute an advantage

Candidate profile

• Valid driving license
• A solid technical background
• Execellen sales & negotiation skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Team player

Our Client forming part of a large group is looking for a Cost Controller.

Main purpose of the Job

The job incumbent shall be responsible to manage SAGE Software, provide forecast and control project of the Company (Planning, Development and Control Cost) and conduct financial analysis.

Job description

• Work in collaboration with all departments to ensure maximum profitability.
• Provide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections.
• Keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost-cutting partnerships.
• Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost.
• Collaborate with the Head of Departments to outline ways to minimize waste.
• Understand the entire arc of the business and how productivity impacts profitability.
• Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality.
• Develop and implement proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures.
• Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals.

Profiles of Ideal Candidate

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in finance or ACCA level 2 or similar qualification.
• A minimum of 2 year’s work experience in a same business environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Committed, dynamic and proactive candidate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ERP software, namely SAGE V11
• Complex Problem-Solving Skills
• Results-oriented, details oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment

Our client an offshore company is recruiting a Junior Accountant

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for posting of journal entries on Accounting Software.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Recording and Reconciliation of Petty Cash Transactions on Accounting Software.
• Ensure proper understanding of the Sales and Revenue recognition of the company.
• Preparation and Recording of Sales invoices on Accounting Software.
• Recording of Supplier invoices on Accounting Software.
• Recording of payment vouchers, Credit Card Payment and bank instructions.
• Proper understanding of Local Laws, Local Accounting Treatment and Sedna System.
• Recording of Depreciation on Accounting Software.
• Preparation of VAT Returns & Reconciliation.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly Management Accounts.
• Assists/Supports annual audit schedules preparation.
• Filing, printing and scanning of documents.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as requested by management from time to time.

Qualification & Experience :

• ACCA level 1 Completed & 2 years working experience.

Our client an offshore company is recruiting a Senior Accountant

Main responsibilities :

• Recording of Supplier invoices on Accounting Software.
• Recording of payment vouchers, Credit Card Payment and bank instructions.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Proper understanding of Local Laws, Local Accounting Treatment and Sedna System.
• Revenue Analysis using Sedna System.
• Ensure proper understanding of the Sales and Revenue recognition of the company.
• Preparations of Owner Statement to Australian Boat Owners.
• Processing and Recording of Deposits and Sales Invoices on MYOB Accounting System.
• Responsible for posting of journal entries on Accounting Software.
• Recording of Depreciation on Accounting Software.
• Preparation of VAT/GST Returns & Reconciliation.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly Management Accounts.
• Perform & Reconciliation of Inter-company transactions.
• Assists/Supports annual audit schedules preparation.
• Filing, printing and scanning of documents.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as requested by management from time to time.

Qualification & Experience :

• ACCA Level 2 Partly or Fully completed
• >5 years working

Our client in the agricultural sector is looking for an Agricultural Field Supervisor

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible to plan, monitor and promote food crops and fruits production.
• 75% of working time will be devoted to field works

 Qualification: 

• Working experience in food crop & fruits production.
• HSC Holder

 Candidate profile:

• Holder of valid motorcycle driving licence

• Computer Literate

Adecco Mauritius is looking for Trainer and Career Counsellors (Freelance Basis) to support its HR Consulting and Training departments.

We provide Outplacement Services to our clients; assist departing employees with obtaining a new job or transitioning to a new career.

Main responsibilities:

• Carry our competency analysis (bilan de compétences)

• Discuss strengths and potential areas for development

• Provide career counselling

• Help draft CV and cover letter

Profile:

• Empathetic, friendly and tactful

• Experienced trainer (essential)

• Experienced HR Professional (essential)

• NLP Certified Coach (desirable)

Adecco reserves the right:

• To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview (online, phone and face-to-face)

• Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate

Our client, is currently looking for a Senior Resilience Expert

Reporting to the Head of Department, the Senior Resilience Expert will be responsible to lead both the Business Continuity Management and the Global Incident Management. He/She should be ready to take over responsibility for the effective implementation and coordination of the Protection & Resilience Framework and be part of the team that prepares the company for business continuity and successfully manages global crisis and take up the challenge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Global Incident Management (GIM) and services provided to clients globally

Perform the Business Impact Assessment (BIA), the Risk Impact Assessment (RIA) and the Threat Assessment

Review, update and maintain Business continuity plans and specific scenario plans

Identify gaps in risk and control, propose solutions to improve the BCM control environment through regular exercise and testing

Monitoring and coordinating the global incident handling process

Performing stakeholder identification, assigning an incident owner and routing to all affected expert functions

Lead large, client-facing projects while mentoring/training junior team members.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or, related field;

At least 5 years of relevant working experience in Protection & Resilience domains (Business Continuity Management, Global Incident Management, Crisis Management, IT Service Continuity Management, Protective Security) ideally in the financial / insurance industry

Ideally holder of recognized qualification and certification in Protection & Resilience

Understanding of the Business Continuity Management lifecycle

Proven experience as a competent team lead / supervisor

Ability to analyze data and extrapolate relevant information, identify problem root causes and think creatively for solutions Experience in conducting Protection & Resilience relevant workshops and trainings

Entrepreneurial with strong managerial skills

Strong customer service orientation

Ability to deliver high-quality results; and takes ownership of initiatives

Technical understanding of IT tools

Fluent in both English and French (Written & Spoken) and a third international language would be the most welcomed

Master MS Office tools like PowerPoint and Excel

Experience in conducting Protection & Resilience relevant workshops and trainings

Leadership experience in a demanding environment

Ability to set priorities and work to tight deadlines

Good level of self-organization, strong ability to work under pressure and on-call service

High analytical skills and solid business judgement

Very high conceptual and problem structuring skills

Self-motivated, proactive and customer-centric working style

Well-developed social skills and cross-cultural experience (ability to operate within a global team environment / work within global virtual teams)

Strong coordination and communication abilities

Adecco reserves the right:

To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview

Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate

Our client in the Financial Sector is looking for Senior Officers – Client Accounting:

Purpose of the job

To provide support and assistance to the Directors, Managers and Administrators in connection to the services provided by the Company.

 This will involve:

• Managing the preparation of clients' financial statements, tax returns and any other financial reports as may be required.
• Ensuring smooth running of the operation through the supervision of team other team members

Main responsibilities

• Take responsibility for an allocated portfolio of clients.
• Ensure overall quality of bookkeeping, financial statements, management accounts and other financial reports are up to required standards at all times.
• Liaise with clients to ensure efficient delivery of output and client service expectations.
• Review bank and any other reconciliation.
• Review VAT, TDS returns and Tax Computations for clients as prepared by Senior Accountants / Accountants / Assistant Accountants / Junior Accountants.
• Ensure that financial statements, tax returns and other statutory returns are filed within deadlines.
• Review the work of, provide guidance and constructive feedback to Senior Accountants / Accountants / Assistant Accountants/ Junior Accountants.
• Liaise with the Auditors and administrators to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables.
• Communicate effectively with the Accounting team to ensure that they are aware of deadlines and expectations in terms of timing.
• Monitor and control the workload of the team.
• Be aware of risk exposure and promptly escalate issues arising to other members of the Management team.
• Take ownership of various aspects of team management, including involvement in the annual staff appraisal process as appropriate, holiday management, personal and professional development of team members.
• Oversee the work of Senior Accountants / Accountants / Assistant Accountants/ Junior Accountants and liaise with administration teams to determine and prioritise client deadlines.
• Assist with the budgeting process and monitor staff workload, chargeable hours and their comparison with budget.
• Act as main accounting point of contact with key client personnel.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified or be suitably qualified by virtue of relevant experience.
• Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience with exposure to Global Businesses.

Knowledge/skills/experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in preparing accounts, especially for companies holding a Global Business Licence.
• 2 years’ post qualification experience would be desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS.
• Strong IT skills. (Knowledge of Advanced Excel will be an advantage)
• Willingness to learn and master NAV, Efront systems and Value Financials software.
• Proven People Management/ Supervisory skills with minimum of 2 years of experience at Supervisory level.

Competencies

• Strong technical skills in the relevant area.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and any other stakeholders.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Ability to lead, motivate, listen and coach staff under supervision.
• Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A solution driven attitude to problems.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work methodically and accurately.
• Possess excellent time management skills.
• Team spirit.