Senior Trust Administrator

About the job

Trident Trust, a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing 1000 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. We are seeking talented professionals to join our thriving, award-winning, 140-strong Mauritius Office. Client-focused and service-oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills. The position is for a Compliance Assistant in Mauritius.

Senior Trust Administrator

This role encompasses the person to manage a portfolio of Trusts, Foundations and offshore companies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administer a portfolio of trusts, foundations managed through the Mauritius office
  • Work closely with other offices of the Group in the Asia/Pacific region to provide trusts and company administration work
  • Establishment of Trust and foundations (including assisting in the incorporation of offshore companies)
  • Handle standard administration task for trusts and foundation like drafting of letter of wishes, processing of distribution requests, asset injection, addition and removal of beneficiaries and termination
  • Handle standard company administration tasks like drafting of resolutions, bank account opening, processing payments
  • Undertake periodic File risk reviews, transaction monitoring
  • Be familiar with the trust and foundation law in Mauritius as well as other jurisdictions whether administration services will be provided from Mauritius
  • Manage client expectation and attend to client needs in a timely and professional manner
  • Maintain knowledge and control over assets and activities of structures being administered
  • Ensure compliance with the firm procedures and legislation of trusts, foundations and offshore companies under assigned portfolio
  • Oversee junior administrator attached to the senior trust officer, including reviewing of their work
  • Debtors collection
  • Demonstrate application of customer driven approach and coach junior team members
  • Assist in the completion of ad-hoc projects
  • Any other duties in the scope of the role that the company requires

Qualifications and Skills

  • Qualified/partly qualified ICSA/STEP/ACCA or relevant qualifications (e.g. MBA, Msc)
  • Degree holder in Management, law, finance, business studies
  • At least 3-7 years’ experience administering a portfolio of private clients in the global business sector
  • Solution driven, positive and proactive professional attitude
  • Good team player
  • Experience in working in shared services (outsourcing) will be an advantage
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (word and excel)
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Be flexible and ability to adapt easily and work in a team
  • Good communications skills written and oral (English and French). A third language like for e.g. mandarin, Spanish will be an advantage
  • Ability to take responsibility for workload, including prioritization of work to meet deadlines
  • Up to date with regulatory framework including AML, Trusts, Foundations laws

Training

Not only will “on the job” training be provided, but Trident offers employees the opportunity to enhance their technical knowledge and experience by operating a Financial Assistance Policy that promotes further studies.

Remuneration

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications

Applications should include a full C.V and will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Please submit your application to the HR Manager.

Senior Corporate Administrator

About the job

Trident Trust, a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing 1000 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. We are seeking talented professionals to join our thriving, award-winning, 145-strong Mauritius Office. Client-focused and service-oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Senior Corporate Administrator

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to gain insight and experience into how to manage a fast-growing, entrepreneurial service line.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provision of administrative services to a broad portfolio of international clients.
  • Ensure that a high standard of service is provided to clients.
  • Compliance with statutory regulation and the company’s policy and procedures.
  • Promote positive attitude and develop team spirit.
  • Impart technical expertise to the team.
  • Ensure deliverables are timely and processes are efficient.
  • Review, re-design and implement together with reporting line a proper planning and monitoring process to ensure that all regulatory deadlines are met.
  • Inculcate a proactive culture as problem solver by liaising with clients to resolve outstanding matters in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Timely update of internal reports and prompt escalation of issues to reporting line.
  • Ensure a high level of client service to maintain client satisfaction.
  • Monitoring of billing process to ensure billing targets are met.
  • Assist in the implementation of process improvements for optimum productivity and premium quality delivery while focusing on a client centric culture.
  • Any other ad-hoc administration functions, as may be assigned by reporting line.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree in Finance, management, or Law and/or equivalent professional qualification, ICSA
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the industry.
  • Strong and extensive knowledge of the industry legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills, including spoken and written English, and ability to work across all levels.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and with information technology in general.
  • Client service focused and commercial thinker.

Training

Training will be provided to comply with ongoing professional development and regulatory requirements as a minimum.

Remuneration

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications

Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Please submit applications to [email protected].

Or you can directly apply through this job advertisement.

Trust Administrator

About the job

Trident Trust, a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing 1000 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. We are seeking talented professionals to join our thriving, award-winning, 140-strong Mauritius Office. Client-focused and service-oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Trust Administrator

This role encompasses the person to manage a portfolio of Trusts, Foundations clients involve administration work to a portfolio of Trusts, Foundations and offshore companies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist senior administrators in the day-to-day administration tasks of assigned portfolio
  • Completion of Trust, Foundations and company documentations including deeds, agreements
  • Preparation of minutes, resolutions
  • Processing of bank payment instructions, distribution to beneficiaries
  • Liaising with professional intermediaries
  • Bank account opening for Trusts, Foundations and offshore companies
  • Collection of debtors
  • Assist in the completion of ad-hoc projects
  • Annual file review, including KYC checks

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree holder in Management, law, finance, business studies
  • Studying towards a professional qualification like for e.g. STEP, ICSA or towards an MBA or MSc will be an advantage.
  • At least 1 to 3 years’ experience administrator in the global business sector
  • Experience in working in shared services (outsourcing) will be an advantage
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (word and excel)
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure
  • Good time management skills
  • Be flexible and ability to adapt easily and work in a team
  • Good communications skills written and oral (English and French). A third language like for e.g. Mandarin, Spanish will be an advantage

Training

Not only will “on the job” training be provided, but Trident offers employees the opportunity to enhance their technical knowledge and experience by operating a Financial Assistance Policy that promotes further studies.

Remuneration

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications

Applications should include a full C.V and will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Please submit your application to the HR Manager.

Business Support Assistant

About the job

Job Summary

  • The Business Support Assistant is responsible for general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The below is a non-exhaustive list of the duties to be performed by the Business Support Assistant.

  • Assist the team in preparing set up packs for new clients;
  • Fill in forms required for the incorporation of companies / funds;
  • Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries;
  • File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports physical files & on DMS;
  • Create and modify documents such as reports, memos, letters, spreadsheet etc.;
  • Liaise with the relevant authorities in an effective and efficient manner when dealing with ROC, Registrar General & the FSC;
  • Assist in setting up and coordinating meetings and conferences;
  • Prepare agendas, Board packs and make arrangements for meetings;
  • Input data on the relevant internal systems- scan and upload documents on DMS/Cypress and/or any relevant system in place;
  • Update information on Cypress/Interwoven and/or any other system in place on a regular basis;
  • Open bank accounts for clients- completing the whole process as required;
  • Prepare payment instructions;
  • Filing of annual return and financial statements for domestic clients;
  • Assist in the NAV preparation;
  • Assist in preparing and circulating reports to investors, including drawdown notices;
  • Draft simple resolutions for on-going matters;
  • Prepare simple resolutions under the direction of the supervisor;
  • Any other cognate duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.

KEY SKILLS – The below is a non-exhaustive list of skills required for this position.

  • Excellent communication skills written & oral;
  • Be innovative, flexible, resilient and have the ability to think out of the box;
  • Display high potential to grow and the willingness to take challenges;
  • Be self-motivated with strong planning and organising skills;
  • Ability to respond to pressure and tight deadlines;
  • Ability to multi-task;
  • Computer Literate: Ms Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook;

HR Officer

About the job

Job Summary

The Human Resources Officer will play a key role in supporting the HR department’s day-to-day activities. This includes recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and compliance with company policies and labor laws. The ideal candidate will be solution-oriented and capable of handling challenges effectively while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Onboarding:

  • Assist in drafting job descriptions and posting vacancies on various platforms.
  • Provide ongoing support to hiring managers to ensure recruitment goals are met.
  • Screen resumes and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
  • Conduct reference checks and prepare employment contracts.
  • Facilitate employee onboarding, including orientation and necessary documentation.
  • Coordinate and assist to attend job fairs.

Employee Relations:

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and grievances.
  • Promote a positive work environment and assist in conflict resolution.
  • Assist the HOD in disciplinary issues and process.
  • Maintain communication channels between management and employees.
  • Assist in drafting and implementing policies.

Performance Management:

  • Support the implementation of performance appraisal systems.
  • Monitor and track employee performance evaluations and provide feedback to managers.
  • Assist in reviewing performance management processes.

Training and Development:

  • Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and development programs.
  • Maintain training records.
  • Assist in HRDC Refundable course registration course and follow up refund is received.

Compliance and Administration:

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
  • Maintain and update employee records in the HR system.
  • Prepare HR reports, including attendance, turnover, and other metrics.
  • Assist with payroll preparation and benefits administration.

Other Duties:

  • Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Assist in welfare programs for employees.
  • Filing of employee records and updating files regularly.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and legislative changes.
  • Any Ad hoc administrative duties that may arise.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2 3 years of experience in an HR role, preferably in a similar capacity.
  • Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR management systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Key Competencies

  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
  • Is able to multi-task and work under high pressure.
  • Solution-driven mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the smooth running of the Finance department; coaching of junior staff through proper planning and review of their work. You will be reporting to the Head of Finance and assist him in the performance of his duties and responsibilities.

Job Profile & Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the smooth running of the Finance Department, ensuring compliance and efficiency
  • Prepare financial statements, management accounts and accounting reports for companies within the Group;
  • Maintain accounting controls by putting in place policies and procedures where required;
  • Ensure proper management of Debtors and effective cash flow management for companies within the Group;
  • Provide coaching to junior team members;
  • Independently prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities of junior staff;
  • Ensure that all statutory filings (VAT, PAYE,NPF/NSF) are done on a timely basis on MNS;
  • Assisting in the preparation of budgets and cashflow forecasts
  • Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters.
  • Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions
  • Adhere to current accounting/finance laws and regulations and working to company standards
  • Take direction from and report to the Head of Finance.
  • Supporting the Head of Finance and other Company’s executives with projects and tasks when required.
  • Assisting with HR related functions as delegated from time to time by the Head of Finance

Qualification and Experience:

ACCA qualified/partly qualified or a degree in the relevant field and at least 3 years’ experience in the Finance department

Senior Corporate Secretarial Officer

About the job

About Us

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Assist in performing the day to day transactions pertaining to the management of the clients’ affairs and ensure that same is executed in a timely manner and efficiently;
  • Assist with the incorporation of entities in Mauritius including the internal process of onboarding clients;
  • Convene, prepare and attend Board Meeting and AGMs of entities;
  • Prepare and draft minutes of meeting and resolutions of entities;
  • Liaise with local authorities (ROC, FSC, MRA etc…), banks and auditors regarding ongoing operational, administrative and audit matters;
  • Perform bank account opening and attend to periodic KYC refresher performed by the banks;
  • Process payment including on online platform;
  • Keeping company books and preparing periodic reports like annual Administrator’s report;
  • Assisting on the preparation of monthly Management Account and annual Financial Statement;
  • Ensure Accounts, Financial Statements are audited within statutory deadline;
  • Ensure all VAT, PAYE, TDS and Tax Return are filed by the deadline;
  • Maintaining accurate records of the company’s activities and corporate status and ensure that the information is up to date and client information updated on relevant internal system;
  • Ensure that all companies are in compliance with relevant laws, licensing conditions, regulation and guidelines including due diligence document;
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.

YOUR PROFILE:

  • You hold a university degree preferably in Accounting & Finance;
  • You have between 3-5 years of relevant experience;
  • You have good knowledge of regulation governing the global business sector;
  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) would be an advantage;
  • Listen and respond to customer request in a timely manner;
  • Familiar with accounting, audit and tax compliance matter;
  • You are fluent in English and French;
  • Good written and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills;
  • Ability to check and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
  • You possess team spirit, ability to work in demanding and high pressure environment, motivation to work well as an individual and as a team, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.

WHAT WE OFFER:
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

  • Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
  • Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
  • Continuous mentoring along your career progression
  • Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
  • Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program
  • The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
  • Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Equity in every sense of the word
We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

(Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/)

Legal Counsel

About the job

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

What’s In It For You

  • Competitive salary
  • We are globally hybrid with 2 days in office (please check the specifics for this role during interview process)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
  • Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
  • Employee recognition program and spot bonuses

Job Description
Purpose of the job
As a member of the global legal function, this role will involve taking responsibility for certain legal matters of the Ocorian Group. It will involve the provision and implementation of expert and strategic legal advice to all divisions and jurisdictions in which Ocorian operates, whilst mitigating and managing legal risks for the business.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain a broad technical legal knowledge across a wide range of services and business areas to ensure internal clients are provided with practical legal advice.
  • Legal advisory related to clients, suppliers and group entities (structure, agreements, enforcement), data protection matters, high-level support in integration, tax and regulatory matters.
  • Cross-border and cross-functional support.
  • Ensure internal clients’ needs (and those of their end clients) are understood fully. Work with specialists and support staff to ensure that the internal and/or end client proposition is effectively translated and fulfilled.
  • Providing remediation / mitigation solutions on client matters.
  • Providing legal input in relation to contentious client matters.
  • Negotiating, drafting and reviewing agreements to ensure they will be legally enforceable and commercially beneficial.
  • Maintaining and developing a repository of legal precedents.
  • Monitoring and interpreting legal events and developments to identify potential impacts to Ocorian and actively share knowledge. Ensure that potentially litigious matters are reported internally in a timely manner.
  • Contributing to the formulation / update of the Group Policies and procedures from a legal perspective.
  • Assisting with disputes and litigation to resolve in an effective manner.
  • Provide legal training to internal clients as may be required
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with all key stakeholders and external counsel.
  • Fulfil annual CPD requirements.

Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and experience

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in Mauritius with 5+ years PQE.
  • In-depth knowledge of trust, corporate, fund and financial services law.
  • Experience in providing commercial legal advice.
  • Ability to draft, review, and interpret complex arrangements and/or documents to minimize risks and maximise legal rights.
  • Extensive technical knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of local legislation, regulation and relevant codes of practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Competencies

  • Very strong technical skills in relevant area.
  • Inspirational and motivational leader.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Clear focus on quality and accuracy
  • A proactive and solution driven attitude to managing problems.
  • Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within strict corporate policies and procedures.
  • Strong time management, organisational and IT skills.
  • Sound judgement.
  • Commercial awareness.

Additional Information
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

  • We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
  • We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues – wherever in the world they may be.
  • We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
  • We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
  • We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Accountant – Private Clients

About the job

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Job Description
What’s In It For You

  • Competitive salary
  • We are globally hybrid with 2 days in office (please check the specifics for this role during interview process)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
  • Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
  • Employee recognition program and spot bonuses

Purpose of the job
Accurately process accounting records and prepare semi-complex financial statements and management accounts in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s). To review the work of and provide guidance to the Junior Accountant(s).

Main Responsibilities
Conduct the following within prescribed deadlines:

  • Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts for semi-complex clients
  • Perform bank, investment and any other reconciliations
  • Prepare and review VAT returns for clients
  • Provide accounting support to Client Accounting staff and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time
  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and, management accounts from the accounting records of the semi-complex client entities
  • Review the work of and provide guidance to the Junior Accountant(s) and Assistant Accountant(s) whenever required, ensuring suppliers, loans, income have been bookkept accurately in accordance to establish procedures
  • Ability to review simple client deliverables with the assistance of the Senior Accountant or the Assistant Manager/Manager
  • Liaise with the appointed Auditors to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables
  • Assist the Assistant Manager/Manager, providing daily support as requested. This will include but may not be limited to
  • Support the on-going development of the team through involvement in the coaching, training and motivation of team members with supervision and guidance from the Assistant Manager/Manager
  • Ensuring working papers and checklist for each deliverable is kept to the required standards and/or agreed upon procedures
  • Provide accounting service to clients in various jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group.

Other Responsibilities

  • Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks or projects as and when requested.
  • Assist with audit queries if needed
  • Assist with Junior staffs’ queries
  • Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information on Ocorian, its clients and employees at all times to safeguard the professional reputation of Ocorian, its employees and its clients.

Qualifications

  • ACCA/ACA fully qualified and/or having first degree in accounting field or qualified by virtue of relevant experience in Finance industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience
  • Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience within or with exposure to the Private Clients is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in preparing client accounts
  • Basic knowledge of IFRS. Knowledge of UK GAAP and other relevant accounting frameworks is an advantage
  • Experience with Navision, Viewpoint and ValueFinancials is desirable
  • Well versed in Excel, Word and Outlook

Competencies

  • Strong technical skills in accounting field
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Solid organisational skills (able to work using own initiative, control own work load and prioritise matters as appropriate)
  • Ability to work methodically and accurately
  • Excellent team player
  • Flexible, energetic and enthusiastic
  • Ambitious to learn and be challenged
  • Detailed oriented
  • Committed to quality and delivering on time
  • Effective problem solver

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

  • We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
  • We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues – wherever in the world they may be.
  • We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
  • We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
  • We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Finance Accountant

About the job

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.

Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Job Description
What’s In It For You

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
  • Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company

Purpose of the job:
The Ocorian Global Accounting team manages an increasing number of jurisdictions across the world. The team is based in Mauritius and reports into the Mauritius Finance Director.

This role is in the Global Accounting team which is led by the Head of Global Accounting supported by three leaders each responsible for designated tasks and regions.

The Finance Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day execution of all accounting tasks for specific region.

Main Responsibilities
Financial operations

  • Create relevant vendor cards and book supplier invoices, employee expense claim forms and other payable requests as per the SLA
  • Attend to all emails in the Global Mailbox (GMB) within 24 hours of receiving them and ensure proper filing
  • Responsible of suppliers’ payments and handling of interbank transfers within the Group. Ensure that payments are done by the due date and that sufficient bank balance is available before initiating payments
  • Post payment journals and perform bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliations
  • Ensure all payments are immediately applied to relevant invoices and that there are no unapplied invoices
  • Book periodic journal entries including payroll, tax, and provisions
  • Perform supplier statement reconciliations
  • Participate in the month end close process and ensure completion within the prescribed deadlines
  • Preparation of management accounts
  • Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis for all balances in all entities
  • Load financial data on Tagetik and ensure all schedules reconcile
  • Assist in ad-hoc tasks and projects

Financial control, tax and treasury

  • Ensure statutory accounts, tax returns and other filings are completed for all entities on a timely basis
  • Ensure all tax and other statutory payments are completed on a timely basis
  • Preparation of simple statutory accounts and financial summary
  • Assist on local and Group audits as appropriate
  • Collate data for the preparation of weekly cash forecast

Qualifications

  • A degree in accounting or any equivalent qualification

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

  • At least 2 to 5 years of experience in a finance role
  • Ability to prepare simple statutory accounts and financial summary
  • Ability to prepare and file tax computation and VAT computation
  • Experience of working with external auditors. Previous audit experience preferred
  • Strong ERP knowledge (preferably NavOne). Knowledge of Caseware is a plus
  • Proficiency in English, both verbal and written. French is an advantage
  • Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to meet demanding deadlines and productivity requirements
  • Ability to work autonomously, paying attention to details and meet or beat the deadlines.
  • Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
  • Ability to prioritise and multitask.
  • Curious, eager to learn and to continuously improve our processes.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, act as a team-player with other finance team members and as a business partner with other departments within the group.

Additional Information
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

  • We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
  • We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues – wherever in the world they may be.
  • We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
  • We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
  • We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status

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