Department 

• Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Job Summary:

A senior preparer position responsible for delivering comprehensive corporate accounting services for complex client portfolios. This role handles a full spectrum of complexity levels (low, medium, and high) with minimal supervision, focusing on sophisticated accounting processes and detailed client deliverables. The position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to lead preparation of complex financial reports while maintaining high quality standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Handle moderate to complex accounting tasks independently
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality deliverables
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Champion compliance with procedures and requirements
• Guide junior team members on routine procedures
• Build expertise in designated client requirements
• Suggest process improvements based on experience

Tasks

• Monitor and manage assigned mailboxes
• Post journal entries and ensure accurate recording of transactions
• Perform periodic bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Prepare working schedules and working papers
• Attend audit queries and liaise with auditors directly
• Compute tax/VAT requirements independently
• Prepare periodic accounts and financial statements with disclosures compliant with accounting standards
• Perform thorough self-review of all deliverables
• Provide support to team and other teams as required
• Address and resolve moderately complex accounting queries independently
• Escalate job-related issues to reporting line promptly
• Monitor regulatory reporting timeline and ensure filing compliance
• Address review comments from reviewers/clusters promptly
• Complete and sign off required checklists
• Progress toward subject matter expertise in assigned portfolio
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or ACCA Level 2 or ACA

Professional Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in Corporate Accounting

Skills and Key Behaviours

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Advanced technical expertise in accounting standards and financial reporting
• Proficiency in preparing detailed working papers, periodic accounts, and financial statements
• Skilled in handling audit queries and liaising with auditors independently
• Commitment to process improvements and quality assurance
• Effective written and verbal communication for professional correspondence and client interactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills to manage high-complexity deliverables and deadlines
• Proactive and detail-oriented in ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Demonstrates accountability and a commitment to delivering exceptional results
• Continuously seeks opportunities for skill development and knowledge enhancement

Company description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Department 

• Client Services

Job Description

As a skilled professional on all aspects of corporate secretarial and corporate legal administration you will know how to plan and prioritise your day.

You will get the opportunity to showcase your aptitudes in the administration of closed-end fund structured clients.

You will build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions to our clients, making good and timely decisions but always acting with the highest integrity to safeguard our business.

You’ll need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution.

We want everyone to reach their full potential and to do this we expect our people to share their knowledge with colleagues. In turn we would encourage you to seek new ways to grow and challenge yourself to be the best you can be.

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together.

Qualifications

Degree holder or qualified ICSA/CGI/STEP or partly qualified ACCA/ACA (minimum Level 1 – 2)

• Minimum 2 year of experience in a similar role / global business sector
• Experience in Corporate Administration and Secretarial matters
• Sound knowledge of Companies Act, Financial Services Act and relevant legislation affecting Global Business in Mauritius

Additional information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees – from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries – to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

Company description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 

We employ a global workforce of 5,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Department 

• Finance & Accounting

Job Description  

Job Description:

A review-focused position responsible for validating fund accounting deliverables and ensuring quality standards. While initially supporting preparation activities as needed, the role primarily performs detailed reviews of financial statements and supports complex accounting processes while serving as a technical resource for preparers. The position focuses on quality assurance, review oversight, and maintaining accounting standards across deliverables.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review financial statements, NAV calculations, and other client deliverables
• Apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong knowledge of client-specific requirements
• Support AMs in coordinating with cluster partners
• Contribute to and support process improvement initiatives
• Provide basic technical guidance to preparers
• Ensure compliance with established procedures

Tasks:

• Review and sign-off fund accounting activities and calculations
• Validate capital calls and distribution workings
• Validate compliance with accounting standards
• Review fund books and records
• Document exceptions and prepare error reports together with review findings and recommendations
• Provide feedback on technical matters to preparers
• Support complex transaction analysis
• Review operational procedures and contribute to best practices development
• Assist AM in coordinating with cluster partners or clients on deadlines and deliverables, planning and assigning workload within the team
• Communicate resolution of basic technical issues / concerns to cluster
• Track work progress through timesheet completion
• Participate in required training programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or ACCA Level 3 ongoing or ACA

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in fund accounting

Skills and Key Behaviours:

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in reviewing financial statements and other relevant reports required for the funds
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in validating capital calls, distribution workings, and fund books and records
• Skilled in reviewing and analyzing complex transactions and operational procedures
• With good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality assurance
• Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures
• Effective review and validation skills, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Capable of providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to preparers
• Detail-oriented and organized, ensuring thorough validation of complex processes
• Strong collaborative mindset, able to support team initiatives and contribute to best practices development Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance and process efficiency
• Professional demeanor with excellent communication and feedback-sharing skills
• With “Can do” attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, work under pressure and lead by example

Company description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Department 

•  Client Services

Job Description 

As a skilled professional on all aspects of corporate secretarial and corporate legal administration you will know how to plan and prioritise your day. 

You will get the opportunity to showcase your aptitudes in the administration of closed-end fund structured clients.

You will build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions to our clients, making good and timely decisions but always acting with the highest integrity to safeguard our business.

You’ll need to be thorough in all you do, using your own judgment to highlight any significant finds and put forward any recommendations to help us find an appropriate solution.

We are never complacent and always encourage our people to look for ways to improve our business; here everyone’s opinion counts and we will value your contribution.

We want everyone to reach their full potential and to do this we expect our people to share their knowledge with colleagues. In turn we would encourage you to seek new ways to grow and challenge yourself to be the best you can be.

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together.

Qualifications

• Degree holder or qualified ICSA/CGI/STEP or partly qualified ACCA/ACA (minimum Level 2)
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a similar role / global business sector
• Experience in Corporate Administration and Secretarial matters
• Sound knowledge of Companies Act, Financial Services Act and relevant legislation affecting Global Business in Mauritius

Additional information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.

Company description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

The Associate Executive – Administration in the Fund Services Department, will work under the supervision of the reporting line for a defined and varied set of client servicing deliverables for a sub-portfolio.

Nature of work and contribution

• Attend to administrative and company secretarial tasks and manage a sub-portfolio of clients under the supervision of the reporting line(s);
• Attend to delegated client servicing and support requests accurately, efficiently and in line with all associated and relevant Policies, Procedures and Regulation;
• Attend to statutory filings with FSC, ROC and other statutory bodies;
• Be proactive and provide prompt, excellent and professional administration services;
• Ensure that the databases and core records are kept up to date and all relevant activity and transactions within scope of role are captured in the appropriate system;
• Conduct administrative and/or client risk reviews on existing structures under the supervision of the reporting line (s);
• Comply with the internal control and audit standards;
• Work with immediate/subsequent reporting line(s) to ensure all internal/statutory deadlines are met, as applicable;
• Assist the reporting line (s) for collection of Debtors for the Department.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• 0 – 1.5 years’ work experience in a similar position in the Global Business Sector
• Bachelor degree in Management/Finance/Law and/or level 1 ICSA
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Basic knowledge of accounting

• Basic knowledge of Companies Act, Financial Services Act and relevant legislation affecting the Global Business Sector in Mauritius
• Good communication skills (written and spoken English)

• Strong work ethic, professional and team player
• Quick learning ability to new systems and operational procedures

Job Description: Role and responsibilities of the job position, Criteria & Experience required

Requirements:

• LLB(Hons)/Law and Management/ Any other relevant degree or Professional qualification in the global sector.
• Experience in similar role or in Corporate Administration.
• Familiarity with legislation and regulatory framework of company.
• Conversant with Microsoft office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct due diligence before on boarding clients.
• Ensure periodical review of corporate files as per regulatory requirements.
• Develop, periodically review and update legislations, procedure manual and any other compliance framework to ensure relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
• Be able to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
• Be able to give assistance in developing and implementing corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations.
• Assist in developing and implementing compliance training programs.
• Prepare compliance reports to management/corporate governance committees.
• Assist in investigating complaints and coordinate action plans with other departments.
• Be able to prepare and deal with regulatory inspections and visits.
• Monitor changes in relevant legal requirements and other regulatory developments which may impact on the company and advise Directors on their implications.
• Provide ongoing compliance advice to management and staff members.
• Carry out any other such task required in the course of duty.

Job Description: Role and responsibilities of the job position, Criteria & Experience required

Requirements:

• University Degree in Business Administration/ Law/ Management
• ICSA qualified or partly qualified will be an advantage.
• Experience in Global sector would be an advantage.
• Conversant with Microsoft office.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Main responsibilities:

• Set up and day to day administration of companies, including Domestic Companies, GBCs, Authorised Companies, Seychelles IBCs, Trusts and Foundations
• Liaising with Bankers and Government bodies such as the Mauritius Revenue Authority, Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
• Providing business facilitation services as may be assigned
• Ensuring compliance as per the laws and rules of the Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
• Ensuring the systematic and timely filing of statutory returns
• Keeping track of client billing and following up on accounts receivable
• Ensuring the systematic and timely filing of statutory financials by circulating and participating in discussions with the accounting team, auditors and clients regarding technical issues under Mauritian law
• Handling client queries quickly and professionally, ensuring client satisfaction
• Preparing of payments by respecting internal process and completing checklists
• Performing any other relevant duties

Job Description: Role and responsibilities of the job position, Criteria & Experience required

Requirements:

• University degree in accounting or equivalent
• ACCA – partly or fully qualified
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in accounting, taxation and auditing
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Knowledge of accounting software (Quickbook)
• Supervisory skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Main responsibilities

• Preparation and filing of statutory returns (Corporate tax/VAT/APS/TDS/Statement of Goods and Services /Annual Returns
• Preparation of invoices (BPO, GBC1, Authorised Company, Trust, Foundation & IBC)
• Preparation of bank transfers, cheque payments and cheque deposits
• Monitoring of FSC payments, ROC payments and FSC/ROC receipts
• Update cash book, prepare bank analysis and bank reconciliation
• Respond to administrators’ queries
• Preparation of Audited/Non-Audited Financial Statements under the supervision of Financial Controller & Chief Accountant

Job Description: Role and responsibilities of the job position, Criteria & Experience required

Requirements:

• Degree in Law and Management, Business Administration/ Law/ Management or a relevant Professional Qualification (ICSA)
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in management company or within the offshore sector

Main responsibilities

• Set up and day to day administration of companies, including GBC, AC, Funds and other licensees.
• Liaise with offshore bankers and government bodies such as the Mauritius Revenue Authority, Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
• Ensure the systematic and timely filing of statutory financials by circulating and participating in discussions with the accounting team, auditors and clients regarding technical issues under Mauritian law
• Ensure compliance as per the laws and rules of the Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
• Keep track of client billing and accounts receivable
• Organise Board and shareholder meetings and ensure Board packs are properly drafted and attend meetings as required
• Handle client queries quickly and professionally, ensuring client satisfaction
• Provide support to senior management to identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
• Supervise, coach and provide guidance to junior team members
• Perform any other relevant duties
• Able to work extended hours and outside normal working days when required

Job Description

Opportunity for recent graduates or students studying for a professional qualification such as ACCA or ICSA.

The selected candidates will report to the General Manager and will be required to perform the following tasks and duties amongst others:

Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure transactions are managed effectively, including review of bank transactions and transaction monitoring

Ensure board support services for client companies are delivered proactively and to the highest standard, including co-ordination of meeting and drafting of minutes

Ensure statutory filings are completed including liaison with authorities

Ensure statutory registers are properly maintained

Conduct and review of due diligence documents

Conduct review of clients’ file

Ensure procedures are followed diligently

Comply with all the relevant law governing anti-money laundering, regulations, policies and procedures

Prepare bank transfer instructions and manage internal administration processes

 

Skills

• Attention to details and strong organization skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good planning of work, time management and ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Able to follow procedures and policies
• Microsoft Office skills

Kindly note that this is an office-based role. Should you be interested, please send your CV and cover letter directly on [email protected]