Fund Accountant

About the job

Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,100 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Client focused and service oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

The Role

Fund Accountant (Private Equity and Open-Ended Funds)

The Fund Accountant will be responsible for managing and performing all accounting, reporting, and regulatory duties for a portfolio of Private Equity and Open-Ended Fund clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Reporting Line

Private Equity, Manager / Head of Department

Duties

• Act as primary point of contact for client queries relating to accounting and financial reporting matters across assigned portfolio.
• Liaise with regulators and service providers, including FSC, MRA, ROC, banks, auditors, custodians, and administrators.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through timely and accurate service delivery.
• Prepare periodic NAV calculations (for open-ended funds) and investor reporting packs.
• Prepare capital calls, distributions, and equalisation calculations in line with constitutive documents (for private equity funds).
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and accounting records for all entities within the portfolio.
• Prepare cash, security, and bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of complex transactions including investments, fair value adjustments, and expenses.
• Prepare interim accounts and annual statutory financial statements (including consolidation where required) in accordance with IFRS.
• Coordinate with auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits and addressing audit queries efficiently.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and performance analysis where required.
• Ensure timely filing of financial statements with relevant authorities in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual tax returns, including Corporate Tax, VAT, and TDS.
• Liaise with the MRA on tax assessments, queries, and ad hoc tax matters.
• Attend to surveys, regulatory filings, and information requests from authorities including FSC and MRA.
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation files.
• Process and review payment instructions in accordance with internal controls and validation procedures.
• Support the Fund Administration team on accounting-related matters.
• Ensure timely update of internal compliance reports and escalate any breaches to the Head of Department.
• Accurately record time spent on client engagements to support billing and internal reporting requirements.
• Carry out any other accounting, reporting, or operational duties as may be assigned by the Reporting lines.

Skills and Knowledge

• Applicants should have at least a degree in Accounting field or partly ACCA qualified.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in the Global Business sector/ financial services or related fields.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound accounting knowledge.
• Ability to work within tight reporting deadlines.
• Proactive, motivated, team player and flexible.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office tools and experience in Fund Accounting software will be an advantage.

Remuneration

An attractive compensation package will be based upon the successful candidate’s relevant experience and overall suitability of the position.

How to Apply

Applications, which will be treated in the strictest of confidence, should include a full C.V. Please submit to:

• Title: Hiring Manager
• Office: Trident Trust Mauritius
• Tel: +230 460 7890
• Email: [email protected]