Quick facts: CVs in Mauritania
| Document name | ⓘ | Full name in Latin letters exactly as on your documents; Mauritanian names have many spellings. |
|---|---|---|
| Usual length | ⓘ | One to two pages; international organisations may accept more for long careers. |
| Photo | ◐ | Common with local firms and administrations, usually not needed for international organisations. |
| Date of birth | ◐ | Often listed locally. |
| Nationality | ◐ | Useful, especially for national positions in organisations or if you are not Mauritanian. |
| Marital status | ◐ | Sometimes listed in personal details, not required. |
| ATS | ◐ | International organisations and some mining and energy firms use portals; most local employers read manually. |
| Language | ⓘ | Both French and Arabic are used; English helps in mining, energy and organisations. |
| Paper size | ⓘ | A4. |
| Bilingual CV | ◐ | Depending on the employer you may need French and Arabic versions; keep the content identical. |
These are common practices; they vary by employer and industry. If a job ad asks for something specific, follow the ad.
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Ahmed Mostafa
Accountant with 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and tax. Skilled in SAP and advanced Excel, with a track record of shortening month-end closing and supporting clean external audits.
- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
- Reduced month-end closing time from 10 to 6 days
- Supervised a team of 3 accountants
- Prepared VAT and corporate tax returns with zero penalties
- Audited the accounts of 25+ clients across trading and manufacturing
- Reconciled bank accounts and resolved discrepancies
- Built Excel models to track budgets and variances
- Grade: Very Good
Financial reporting • IFRS • Reconciliation • VAT & corporate tax • SAP • Advanced Excel • Budgeting • Cost control
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Military Status: Completed
Executive ⭐
Use this templateAhmed Mostafa
Accountant with 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and tax. Skilled in SAP and advanced Excel, with a track record of shortening month-end closing and supporting clean external audits.
- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
- Reduced month-end closing time from 10 to 6 days
- Supervised a team of 3 accountants
- Prepared VAT and corporate tax returns with zero penalties
- Audited the accounts of 25+ clients across trading and manufacturing
- Reconciled bank accounts and resolved discrepancies
- Built Excel models to track budgets and variances
- Grade: Very Good
Financial reporting • IFRS • Reconciliation • VAT & corporate tax • SAP • Advanced Excel • Budgeting • Cost control
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Military Status: Completed
Photo
Use this templateAhmed Mostafa
Accountant with 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and tax. Skilled in SAP and advanced Excel, with a track record of shortening month-end closing and supporting clean external audits.
- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
- Reduced month-end closing time from 10 to 6 days
- Supervised a team of 3 accountants
- Prepared VAT and corporate tax returns with zero penalties
- Audited the accounts of 25+ clients across trading and manufacturing
- Reconciled bank accounts and resolved discrepancies
- Built Excel models to track budgets and variances
- Grade: Very Good
Financial reporting • IFRS • Reconciliation • VAT & corporate tax • SAP • Advanced Excel • Budgeting • Cost control
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Military Status: Completed
Minimal
Use this templateAhmed Mostafa
Accountant with 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and tax. Skilled in SAP and advanced Excel, with a track record of shortening month-end closing and supporting clean external audits.
- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
- Reduced month-end closing time from 10 to 6 days
- Supervised a team of 3 accountants
- Prepared VAT and corporate tax returns with zero penalties
- Audited the accounts of 25+ clients across trading and manufacturing
- Reconciled bank accounts and resolved discrepancies
- Built Excel models to track budgets and variances
- Grade: Very Good
Financial reporting • IFRS • Reconciliation • VAT & corporate tax • SAP • Advanced Excel • Budgeting • Cost control
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Military Status: Completed
Modern
Use this templateWhat to include
Name, mobile with the +222 code and WhatsApp, email and city (Nouakchott, Nouadhibou...). Date of birth is often included.
Two lines on your field and target role, linked to the vacancy.
Diploma, field, university or institute and year. If you studied abroad (Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Algeria...), name the country.
Most recent first, with employer, city and dates. Say if the work was on a funded project or with an organisation.
Placements and specialised courses with provider and duration. Important for graduates.
Arabic, French, English and any national languages you speak (such as Pulaar, Soninke or Wolof); this matters for field projects.
Software you genuinely use, such as Excel, accounting software or data-collection tools.
What to leave off
- National ID number — It does not belong on a CV.
- Mixing Arabic and French in one version — Make two separate versions if needed.
- Different name spellings across documents — It complicates verification.
- Fake certificates or experience — Organisations and companies check references.
ATS and CVs in Mauritania
In Mauritania, most local companies and administrations read CVs by hand, and many applications arrive by email, in person or through contacts. International organisations, UN agencies and some foreign mining and energy companies, however, take applications through online portals that screen files or require their own forms. A well-structured CV serves you in both cases.
- Use a single-column template such as Executive or Minimal; use Photo if you include a picture.
- Use clear section headings in French or English, matching the ad.
- Write titles and skills with the ad's wording when you genuinely have them.
- Keep dates and titles consistent across your CV, the form and LinkedIn.
- Send a small, clearly named PDF.
- Try the CV checker before applying.
CV example
Ahmed Mostafa
Accountant with 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and tax. Skilled in SAP and advanced Excel, with a track record of shortening month-end closing and supporting clean external audits.
- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
- Reduced month-end closing time from 10 to 6 days
- Supervised a team of 3 accountants
- Prepared VAT and corporate tax returns with zero penalties
- Audited the accounts of 25+ clients across trading and manufacturing
- Reconciled bank accounts and resolved discrepancies
- Built Excel models to track budgets and variances
- Grade: Very Good
Financial reporting • IFRS • Reconciliation • VAT & corporate tax • SAP • Advanced Excel • Budgeting • Cost control
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Military Status: Completed
Examples by job
Applying for jobs in Mauritania
This information is general, as the market is relatively small and changes over time. Sectors that often hire qualified staff:
- Mining and energy: national and foreign mining companies and energy projects hiring engineers, technicians and safety staff.
- Fisheries and ports: especially around Nouadhibou.
- International organisations, NGOs and funded projects: vacancies usually appear on their own sites and on ReliefWeb.
- Banking, telecoms and administration.
LinkedIn helps with organisations and foreign companies, and local vacancies are often shared on local announcement sites and pages. Personal referrals still play a big role, so keep your CV ready and printed copies on hand for walk-in applications in Nouakchott and other cities, and follow up politely. Many ads have a closing date and require a specific set of documents, so read the instructions carefully. Non-Mauritanians generally need a work permit arranged with the employer through official procedures; check government sources. Compare with our Morocco and Algeria guides.
CV language
In Mauritania both French and Arabic are used at work. The private sector, banks and many projects usually ask for a French CV, while administrations and some bodies prefer Arabic. Mining, energy and international organisations may want an English CV, especially with foreign partners. The safest approach is two versions with identical content, sending whichever matches the ad's language.
Our builder outputs French or English and is preset to French for Mauritania. For an Arabic copy, use the CV translator and review it.
CV or resume?
People in Mauritania say CV or "السيرة الذاتية". The local format is close to the French one, with personal details such as date of birth and a photo. International organisations may ask for a longer CV detailing projects and donors, or for their own form. "Resume" is rarely used. If you apply in English to a foreign company, a shorter version without photo or date of birth is usually a better fit.
Cover letters in Mauritania
A cover letter is often required for formal vacancies, organisations and projects, and some ads ask for a full application file containing the CV, the letter and copies of diplomas. Write it in the ad's language (French, Arabic or English), on one page, in a formal and specific tone. You can draft one in Arabic or English with the cover letter generator and translate it into French if needed.
FAQ
Should my CV for Mauritania be in French or Arabic?
It depends on the employer. French is common in the private sector and projects, Arabic is preferred by some administrations. Keeping both is best.
Should I add a photo?
Common with local employers; international organisations usually do not require one.
Should I list national languages?
Yes if you speak them, especially for field projects and organisations working with local communities.
What do international organisations expect?
Usually an English or French CV and a cover letter, sometimes their own form and references. Follow the vacancy instructions.
How long should the CV be?
One to two pages in most cases.
How do I list a degree from abroad?
Give the diploma, field, university, country and year; some employers may later ask for an equivalence.
Can the builder produce an Arabic CV?
No, it outputs French or English. For Arabic, use the CV translator and review the result.
Is the CV builder free?
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