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Fund & Corporate Services Intern

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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 the Fund Services team and Corporate Services team with day-to-day operations of servicing private equity structures such as but not limited to:
  • assisting in bank account opening and bank payments;
  • preparing the accounts and periodic fund valuations (Net Asset Value);
  • preparing capital call and distribution notices;
  • preparing financial statements and any other funds related reports;
  • assisting on the monthly bookkeeping of the funds and SPVs;
  • preparing wire instructions for clients for any payment transfers requested;
  • providing financial audit supports (extract data, prepare schedules and confirmation letters, etc.);
  • Assisting on preparing regulatory reports such as FSC IMF Surveys and any regulatory filings required with the Registrar of Companies and the FSC;
  • Assist in following up on compliance items and clear the outstanding CAC items as well as update of MasterData;
  • Assisting on doing filings of documents on physical files and filings on ADConnect;
  • Other ad hoc tasks/projects assigned by the Company.

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Major in Finance and Accounting is preferable;
  • Good communication skill;
  • Good attitude.

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/)

Corporate Administrator

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

Accounting Officer

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

Requirements:

  • University degree in Accounting or ACCA level 2 completed or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience in accounting and preparation of accounts.
  • Experience in auditing is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of an accounting software is an advantage.
  • Microsoft Office skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills necessary.
  • Ready to work overtime as required.

 

Main responsibilities

  • Preparing accounts, financial statements and tax returns for a portfolio of clients;
  • Attending to clients’ needs and responding to queries;
  • Assisting in audit work and compiling auditing financial information as required;
  • Giving constant feed-back/continuous reporting on work status to the Supervisor, the Manager and Partners as the case may be;
  • Attending to any other work assigned by the Supervisor, Manager and Partners.

Assistant Compliance Officer

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.

Senior Accounting Officer

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
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