CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Responsibilities

The Financial Reporting Council (Mauritius) (“FRC”) is looking for a Chief Executive Officer who will be responsible for the effective discharge of the Council’s statutory functions and proper administration and management of its affairs along the principles of good governance.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Candidates should:

• possess a professional recognised accounting qualification.  Registration as professional accountant with the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (“MIPA”) is sine qua non for appointment.  While Mauritian applicants should already be registered with the MIPA, others should be eligible for same at the time of application under the Act.
• have at least ten years post-qualification practical experience in the field  of accounting and auditing;
• demonstrate proven technical expertise in matters of financial reporting;
• be knowledgeable in international state of the art financial reporting and be able to deliver within the relevant country legal framework; and
• show a commitment to –
  1. monitor effectively the accountancy and audit sector; and
  2. secure compliance with, and enforce, the applicable good governance guidelines, rules and regulations.

Terms

The appointment will be on a contractual basis. Salary and fringe benefits will be commensurate with calibre, qualifications and experience.

Application

Applicants should send their : (a) full CV; (b) copies of relevant academic/professional certificates/diplomas/degrees; (c) the names and addresses of two referees; and (d) a passport-size photograph to the Chairperson, Recruitment Panel, Financial Reporting Council, 3^rd Floor, Anglo Mauritius House, Intendance Street, Port Louis, latest by noon on Tuesday 04 August 2015. The documents should be enclosed in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council.”

For further information, please visit FRC website (careers section) at www.frc.govmu.org

Interview

Only the best candidates shall be called for an interview.  In the event shortlisted candidates cannot attend the interview, the interview can be conducted by video conferencing or Skype.

The FRC reserves the right not to make any appointment further to this advertisement.