A new and exciting opportunity in our Mauritius office, as we’re growing our shared services company, Accuro Group Services Ltd, whilst partnering with the other jurisdictions in the Group to deliver high quality client accounting services including book-keeping for Geneva and Jersey.

We are looking for Client Accountants with experience within trust accounting as well as private equity asset accounting field to join, a growing, vibrant and dedicated team based in our Mauritius office and partnering with the relationship management teams in our other Accuro offices (Jersey, Geneva and London).

Our Business:

Accuro is an independent, award-winning, and progressive trust and private office business, striving to be the best in the world and for the world in the fulfilment of our mission: to care for families and their wealth responsibly across generations. When we founded Accuro, our vision was to change our industry for the better. We believe that the traditional way of preserving wealth is no longer viable. Today, the key to responsible trust management is understanding families and their complex dynamics, as well as the world we live in.

From our Board to our newest recruits, everyone has a role to play in moving Accuro forward, delivering exceptional service for our clients, challenging our industry, and striving to do good for all our stakeholders: our employees, our clients, the planet and all its people.

At Accuro we share our success with all of our team. This is why we have ensured that a share of the business is held for the benefit of all our staff with whom annual profits are shared.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the delivery of client accounting activity for our clients for our clients from our other international offices. The role will be a technical expert for accounting standards and ensure the quality production of the financial statements for companies and private equity assets.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Accountants across the different offices to assist with quality and timely delivery of all accounting services to a portfolio of clients within agreed budgets and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure to have a thorough understanding of each client in the team’s portfolio.
• Maintain and update timely and accurate accounting records by recording and posting transactions manually and using the interface in the client’s general ledger.
• Ensure timely completion of all periodic bookkeeping and reconciliation tasks including maintenance of suspense items within agreed budgets and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure setup and processing of newly set-up, transferred entities and closed entities General Accounting.
• Any other accounting tasks as may be required from time to time.

Qualification and Experience:

• Accustomed to working with overseas jurisdictions and different types of structures.
• Prior working experience with private equity asset accounting is mandatory.
• Exposure to trust accounting is essential.
• Fully/Partly ACCA Qualified with a minimum of 6 years of experience in the offshore sector and shared services.

Skills required:

• Have a reasonable knowledge of international accounting practices and principles as applied in the offshore industry.
• Be fully conversant with both manual and computerised accounting systems (preferably Business Central) and possess a good knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• Appreciation of the general principles of Trust and Company Law and practice.
• Must be a self-motivated and well-presented team player.
• Possess good organisational skills, be methodical, proactive, thorough and attentive to detail.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and to ensure team meets specific deadlines/project objectives.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in English.

If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please do contact us directly: [email protected] and visit our website Accuro.com to learn more about us.

A new and exciting opportunity in our Mauritius Office.

As we’re growing internationally as a Management Company, we are looking for Operations Analyst in our Operations functions to join a vibrant and dedicated Team.

Our Business:

Accuro is an independent, award-winning, and progressive trust and private office business, striving to be the best in the world and for the world in the fulfilment of our mission: to care for families and their wealth responsibly across generations. When we founded Accuro, our vision was to change our industry for the better. We believe that the traditional way of preserving wealth is no longer viable. Today, the key to responsible trust management is understanding families and their complex dynamics, as well as the world we live in.

From our Board to our newest recruits, everyone has a role to play in moving Accuro forward, delivering exceptional service for our clients, challenging our industry, and striving to do good for all our stakeholders: our employees, our clients, the planet and all its people. At Accuro we share our success with all of our team. This is why we have ensured that a share of the business is held for the benefit of all our staff with whom annual profits are shared.

The ideal candidate will help the Operations Director with administrative tasks and support in doing analysis around varying projects and will also be involved in other operations areas affecting the Company.

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate project activities, maintaining and updating the project schedule, managing assignments, monitoring progress and communicating with the Operations Director.
• To assist in the monitoring and evaluation of operational efficiency and make improvements as needed to the Operations Director.
• To gather and analyse data for assigned projects.
• To propose and design technical and process solutions that meet business needs and objectives.
• To analyse data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
• To create reports, dashboards and visualizations to help others understand projects performance.
• To write detailed documentation of business requirements, processes, and solutions.
• To analyse process issues and bottlenecks to make improvements and propose solutions to Operations Director.
• To participate in testing and validating of any new systems/projects and processes to meet business requirements.
• To assist in all other relevant works in the Operations Team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree holder in Management/ Finance/Accounting/Economics/Law field.
• 1 or 2 years of relevant experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in project management and a good understanding of financial principles to manage budgets and make cost-effective operational decisions.

Skills Required:

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills with colleagues and external intermediaries.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with other departments and stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration.
• Advanced knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures.
• Proficiency in using office software like MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and administrative software.
• Advanced skills in using MS Excel and other tools for analysis of reporting.
• Problem-solving skills to quickly identify and address operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills to draft reports, correspond with team members and higher management, and interact with clients or customers.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions that can improve operational efficiency.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all work is completed accurately and to the highest standard.
• Ability to work under pressure and to time frames.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, at all levels, within and outside the Company
• Proactive and solution driven.
• Ability to learn striving for personal development, using and developing knowledge.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity on both an individual and corporate

If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please do contact us directly: [email protected] and visit our website Accuro.com to learn more about us.

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

As the Principal you are the subject matter expert and you will be responsible for the training and coaching of our (junior) staff in order to make their careers progress. At the same time you will ensure that what we deliver to our clients meets our exceptional quality standards.

The Principal maintains the senior operational relationships with clients he/she has been assigned to.The role of the principal is to have a deep understanding of our clients’ ongoing business and the structure’s goals.

Our organisational structure allows the principals to really focus on their core client delivery responsibility. The management of assignments, management of staff and the client commercial relationship resides with dedicated specialists with whom the principal works closely with.

You will work in close collaboration with other Principals in order to provide the best possible solutions to our clients and ensure our people receive the training that best covers their needs. The team of principals collectively own the curricula, standards and templates and constantly update these to ensure that we apply the latest knowledge and regulatory standards. On the latter, the principals work closely together with their counterparts in other jurisdictions.

Together we find solutions and make things happen but to do this we want you to contribute; looking for ways to help us get better at what we do in the most efficient and effective way.

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 and /or Professional qualification
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience

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

Associate Principals (AP) are most senior member who deal with day to day complex client issues and demands. Our associate principals are subject matter expert in certain areas of their domain. For areas which do not yet fully qualify as subject matter expert they refer to the Principal of the team they work in.

The Principal will set training and development goals for all staff and you will have to ensure delivery as on the job training and coaching.

You will have to train and coach (junior) staffs in order to make their careers progress as fast as their talent allows them to.

All work delivered will be accurate, well-presented and meet quality standards.

You will have to work closely with the Principal having varying areas of accounting expertise in order to provide the best possible solutions to our clusters’ clients and ensure our people receive the training that best covers their needs.

The Role Holder Has One Reporting Relationship

To Principal (task assignment / planning of work / staff matters / content and quality of work / contacts and relationship / core business processes)

Tasks

• Work together with the Principal to ensure the planning assumptions and input are correct
• Training and coaching of people on the job such that their skills further develop by reviewing their work and giving feedback for learning
• To help manage a team of accountants to ensure accounts production plans, budgets and end delivery of accounts are delivered in a coordinated and timely fashion
• To ensure our standards of accuracy and consistency are maintained by monitoring the team’s work which will include checking and reviewing the work prepared by the team
• Production of annual statutory accounts for client entities in accordance with UK GAAP and applicable accounting standards, in particular FRS 102 reporting entities (including small entities reporting under Section 1A of FRS 102).
• Review of financial statements and management accounts
• Have an understanding of UK tax to include ATED, HMRC corporate tax returns, and VAT.
• Provide technical assistance with solvency tests and restructuring
• Proactively contribute to the team objectives of achieving both individual and team targets on a daily basis with high performance against key performance indicators which are set towards contributing to achieving our overall business objectives
• Ensure, that new methodologies, standards, new regulations, the correct use of software, are applied
• To ensure protections of information assets of IQ-EQ MU and to abide by the ISMS in place at IQ-EQ MU

Qualifications

Education / professional qualifications

• Mandatory ACCA/ACA Qualified

Background Experience

• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage

Technical

• Good knowledge in accounting
• Proven client operational relationship at Senior Level
• Computer / program knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel. Experience in Jobstream and 5 Series accounting software will be a plus.

Languages

• Fluent in English and French

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 compliance function is responsible to prevent, detect and respond to compliance, regulatory and ML/TF risks faced by Clients of IQ EQ Shared Services ltd, in line with the relevant AML/CFT Framework. The job holder will have to carry out file review and all other due diligence necessary for client on boarding and assist with the design of the KYC Framework. They will also provide assistance in tax compliance (FATCA and CRS) and other compliance requirement to clients based in multi jurisdictions. They will ensure protections of information assets of IQ EQ Shared Services Ltd and abide by the ISMS in place at IQ EQ Shared Services Ltd.

Tasks

• KYC review on entities based in multi jurisdiction, such as UK, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Singapore, BVI, Luxembourg and Jersey;
• To provide assistance in FATCA and CRS compliance for client based in multi jurisdiction, such as Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Singapore, BVI, Luxembourg and Jersey
• Liaising with business department with regards to KYC requirements / Ad-Hoc quality assurance of CDD processing undertaking by Global Delivery Centre (GDC) for client/investor on boarding – Maintaining KYC Documents on a secured database – File Review ( including world –check and sanction list screening);
• Attend AML/CFT queries from Clients in a timely manner and also attend calls of Clients with regards to on-going review, status of projects and new assignments;
• Provide report with gap analysis and propose remedial actions for validation -Drafting of Key operating procedures for new clients and KOPs update. -Carrying out Due Diligence on client accounts;
• Acquiring valuable insight into different entities when using research tools to conduct background checks on different entities;
• Check all accounts according to KYC principles and ensure that the account parameters and data have been correctly set on the core systems. -Verify presence and adequacy of documents required from KYC perspective for a clients to maintain accounts;
• Analyze account opening documents with a view to identify any inconsistencies in the information provided and engage frontline or originating business partners to seek assurance on the nature of the client being on-boarded;
• To provide support in identifying, analyzing and disseminating the latest global regulatory information;
• Consolidation and reporting of stats on a quarterly
• To ensure protection of information assets of IQEQ MAU and to abide by the ISMS in place at IQEQ MAU.

New Business Onboarding (Serviced Client Entities & Investors)

• Prompt scheduling of NBAC/Discovery meetings within 24hrs of request received.
• Accurate drafting of Meeting notes for submission within 3 (standard) to 5 (complex) hours post meeting.
• Quality Assurance of draft meeting notes.
• Maintaining and updating the NBAC Trackers
• Timely preparation of new business NBAC packs prior to 24hrs scheduled meeting request.
• Timely execution of new business systems – 5series & Imagein & PureFunds & MaxComply (MXC)

Team Support – Operational Efficiencies

• Escalate any CDD or NBAC issues or concerns to the Director/Manager of Onboarding and Client Monitoring
• Timely responses to email queries and filling of emails.
• Ensure strong operational controls are in place and are followed to support the integrity of new and existing data stored within Pure Client/5Series.
• Ensuring timely execution and quality evaluation of screening process (GS, WC, and RS), identifying PEP nexus, high risk red flag factors and providing justification while demonstrating adherence to and evidence of appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Actively collaborate with the members across 1st line Client Services Teams, Compliance and Operational Support locally to maintain effective working relationships and improve operation efficiency.
• Adapting to changes in a productive manner and help to foster a positive attitude within the team.
• Identify own training needs and within the team and assist in providing the required training to all team members.
• Timely completion of time recording on 5Series.

Qualifications

Education / professional qualifications:

• Degree holder in law or any other relevant field

Background Experience

• 6+ years’ experience (3 years previous experience in a Client Due Diligence – Compliance role)

Technical

• AML/CTF Risk Management/Assessment Skills
• Management and leadership
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and on occasion under pressure to analyse information, research possible options and provide logical recommendations.

Computer / Program Knowledge

• Competent at the basic level of MS Office Word and Excel

Languages

• Fluent in English and French

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

Associate Principals (AP) are most senior member who deal with day to day complex accounting issues and demands. Our associate principals are subject matter expert in certain areas of their domain. For areas which do not yet fully qualify as subject matter expert they refer to the Principal of the team they work in.

The Principal will set training and development goals for all staff and you will have to ensure delivery as on the job training and coaching.

You will have to train and coach staffs in order to make their careers progress as fast as their talent allows them to.

All work delivered will be accurate, well-presented and meet quality standards.

You will have to work closely with the Principal having varying areas of expertise in order to provide the best possible solutions to our clusters’ clients and ensure our people receive the training that best covers their needs. You will also be actively involved as a support to the Principal for management reporting.

The Role Holder Has One Reporting Relationship

• To Principal (task assignment / planning of work / staff matters / content and quality of work / contacts and relationship / core business processes)

Tasks

• Maintain the up to date status of all work in the planning system, raising issues with the reporting line when work cannot be executed as planned and highlighting where changes may be needed in planning assumptions
• Ensure, that new methodologies, standards, new regulations, the correct use of software, are applied.
• Ensure all work prepared for clusters is accurate and error free and always meets quality standards
• Use knowledge and experience to decide when to escalate an issue, using every situation as an opportunity to learn
• Demonstrate ownership of own development, highlighting when additional support and development is required
• Prepare and execute fund accounting work that cannot be handled by other less experienced team members.
• Develop team strengths and improve weaknesses. Provides encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals
• Answers team member questions, helps with team member problems, and oversees team member work for quality and guideline compliance
• Identify team goals, evaluate team progress, monitor team performance and report on metrics.
• Effective and fair delegation of tasks and set deadlines
• Identify training needs, develop training plan and provide coaching
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
• Encourage creativity and risk-taking, recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
• Active participation in team building activities
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• To ensure protections of information assets of IQ-EQ MU and to abide by the ISMS in place at IQ-EQ MU.

Qualifications

Must have:

• Degree holder and/or Fully Qualified Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA or any other relevant)
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Fund Accounting
• At least 1 year of people management experience
• Masters Accounting standards (IFRS and relevant GAAPS)
• Proven client operational relationship at Senior Level
• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel and PFS-Paxus
• Excellent written and communication skills in English and French

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of the following tools: Investran, PFS Paxus, SAGE

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.

Responsibilities

Job Description

The Senior Executive – Compliance assists and supports the Associate Manager – Compliance to provide a centralized compliance services to IQ-EQ clients.

Tasks

• Ensure that all regulatory approval are received and followed up with regulatory bodies
• Adhere to the relevant processes in place and mitigate financial implications in the event of process failures leading to substantial loss to IQEQ;
• Ensure that the AML/CFT framework for specific clients adhered to;
• Conduct Client file reviews for the purpose of ACR or special investigation;
• Prepare Administrators Compliance Report (ACR) for review by Associate Manager
• Assist in the preparation of Periodic Reviews
• Assist the Associate Manager to conduct Client file review or investigation;
• Assist in conducting AML/CFT risk assessments of all products, technology and business practice of client companies, as appropriate;
• Conduct Due Diligence and World check for clients
• Work on Compliance Monitoring Report
• Work on compliance issues leading to disengagement of clients

Key Competencies For Position And Level

• Collaborative Relationships
• Deliver Consistent results
• Engages and develops juniors

Key Behaviors We Expect To See

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

• Accuracy
• Approachability
• Attention to detail
• Prioritization
• Proactivity
• Relationship Building
• Taking ownership

Qualifications

Education / professional qualifications:

• Degree holder in Law or any other relevant field
• Companies Act – Advance
• Financial Services Act, Securities Act and other relevant AML legislation affecting Global Business in Mauritius (e.g. FIAMLA/FIAMLR)
• Compliance knowledge
• Risk (Regulatory/AML) Knowledge

Background Experience

• 4-5 years’ experience in the financial services sector preferably in compliance

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.