Summary

Responsibility for remotely performing client accounting tasks for Hawksford Jersey Corporate and Private clients.

Tasks will primarily involve Bookkeeping, simple financial statements and management accounts preparation in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s) and quarterly reporting for Company’s and Trusts across a number of industry sectors including real estate, wealth management, and capital markets for review by the Jersey accounting and administration teams.

Principal Accountabilities:

The main focus of the role will involve completing client accounting tasks (to include bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and ad hoc reporting) for a variety of Hawksford Corporate and Private client relationships, utilising information provided by the accounting and administration teams. All accounting work is expected to be completed accurately and in line with the underlying transactions utilising the relevant policies and procedures.

The accounting tasks will include: –

Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts;

Prepare and post period end closing process including prepayments and accrual posting, loans and bank transactions for the portfolio of clients assigned to the team;

Prepare simple annual financial statements for Company’s and Trust’s in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS and United Kingdom Accounting Standards) and management accounts from the accounting records of the client entities;

Perform bank, investment and any other reconciliations;

Provide additional bookkeeping and accounting support to Client Accounting staff; and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time

Prepare and save bookkeeper checklist.

At a practical level, the role will be also supporting the following core areas:

• Achieve financial and/or utilisation targets as determined by management.
• Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require

Other Responsibilities

• Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information on [insert Company name], its clients and employees at all times to safeguard the professional reputation of Hawksford, its employees and its clients.
• Comply with all information security policies, procedures and guidelines in place at Hawksford to ensure information security.

Type of Person We Are Looking for:

• Completed ACCA Level 2 and/or having first degree in accounting field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or relevant field.
• Prior bookkeeping / financial reporting experience
• Ability to learn accounting software such as Viewpoint.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn UK GAAP and IFRS as well as any other relevant accounting framework
• Highly proficient in English and French (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Flexibility to work within UK time zones to dial in for client meetings in Europe.
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ambitious to learn and be challenged
• High integrity and trustworthiness (to maintain client confidentiality)

If you are interested or know of someone who is, please get in touch!

Work for a COLLABORATIVE business!

Feel TRUSTED in managing your client base!

Feel CONFIDENT in your work!

Be an EXPERT in your field!

Summary:

Possess basic understanding of applications and infrastructure systems in order to identify, analyse and resolve a variety of technical issues in order to provide first level support services for all lines of business. Possess a polite phone demeanour and have the ability to give clear direction to non-technical customers. Research, track, log and update support tickets. Generate reports and assist Operations Centre staff on other issues / duties as needed.

This role will involve working closely with colleagues in both the Asia and Jersey Operation Centre teams, completing daily handover calls and supporting both time zones during the Mauritius working day.

Principal Accountabilities: –

• Ensure all user applications and infrastructure requests and calls for applications and infrastructure assistance are logged in a timely manner. Remain aware of the importance of accurate logging and coding of logged issues to facilitate subsequent management analysis.

• Provide 1st line support for both local and remote staff over the phone and, if necessary, desk side. Where necessary escalate to the appropriate internal or contracted external 2nd and 3rd line support. Keep users regularly informed of call status either by phone or email. Keep the Operations Centre Manager appraised at all times of any critical issue or user concern/complaint.

• Review at least daily the progress of calls and requests you have logged, raising any concerns regarding a failure to meet agreed service level provision with the Operations Centre Manager.

• Perform troubleshooting and fixing of desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and other computer peripherals.

• Ensure all System changes are authorised and is undertaken in accordance with the prevailing Change Control Policy.

• Raise any risks identified with the Operations Centre Manager.

• Support the monitoring and response to system alerts.

Occasionally work non-business hours providing system and application support.

• Cover for other Operations Centre colleagues in their absence.
• Maintain the equipment asset register and support the auditing and tracking of Operations assets.
• Build good working relationships with all business users and share knowledge with other members of the Operations Centre team.

• Appreciate the needs of business users and help your team manager align applications and infrastructure services to meet these in the most appropriate and cost effective way.

• Ensure support requirements, issues and actions are communicated in a flexible and adaptable manner depending on situation/individual concerned.

• Undertake any other task as requested by the Operations Centre Manager or Associate Director as required.

• Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require. This job description is a guide to the principal, current duties of the job. It does not form part of the contract of employment.

If you are interested or know of someone who is, please get in touch!

Work for a COLLABORATIVE business!

Feel TRUSTED in managing your client base!

Feel CONFIDENT in your work!

Be an EXPERT in your field!

Summary:

The Role of the Junior Administrator will be to support the wider Corporate Team Day to day with a varied number of clients related matters. You will be assigned a set of daily administrative tasks that are performed under direct supervision and within agreed timeframes while supporting the team.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assisting with transactions across varied asset types, including capital markets, debt and structured finance, real estate, Islamic finance, amongst other.
• To take ownership of a small client book and be the named administrator with increased responsibility.
• To liaise with various parties, including internal and external board members providing assistance as necessary and delivering a professional level of service in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assisting with aspects of company secretarial matters, including the drafting and preparation of board packs and issuance of notices.
• Preparing Client Due Diligence packs and associated work in relation to new and existing clients.
• Ensuring files are compliant with Hawksford’s policy and procedures.
• Liaise with other Hawksford departments as necessary to support the team with client work.
• Ensuring all relevant Hawksford databases are maintained with accurate information in relation to the correct clients.
• To record all time on the Company’s time recording system and ensure narrative is clear and sufficiently detailed.
• To assist in achieving financial targets as determined by management.

Type of Person We Are Looking for:

• Previous experience working with Corporate Services Clients or previous experience in an administration role will be an advantage
• Basic understanding of Trust and Company administration
• Strong academic background, educated up to GCSE’s including Maths and English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A willingness to study towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Ability to build strong rapport with colleagues and clients
• Ability to understand and follow business processes and checklists
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work within a team.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.

If you are interested or know of someone who is, please get in touch!

Work for a COLLABORATIVE business!

Feel TRUSTED in managing your client base!

Feel CONFIDENT in your work!

Be an EXPERT in your field!

Summary

As part of our ambitious growth plans and following MFSC approval, Hawksford will be building a right-shoring capability in Mauritius in support of our global operations.

There will be a range of functional and operational roles sourced in this high growth team, one of which will be a Client Accountant.

This role gives a fantastic opportunity for someone to further develop their career in relation accounting and financial reporting while being part of our growing business.

Principal Accountabilities:

Responsibility for remotely performing client accounting tasks for Hawksford Hong Kong clients.

The main focus of the role will involve completing client accounting tasks (to include book keeping, financial statements preparation, management accounts and ad hoc reporting) for a variety of Hawksford Corporate clients relationships, utilising information provided by the accounting and administration teams. All accounting work is expected to be completed accurately and in line with the underlying transactions utilising the relevant policies and procedures.

The Accounting tasks will include:-

• Period end (monthly, quarterly, yearly, ad-hoc) closing process including prepayments and accrual posting, reconciliations, interest calculations, amortization adjustments, valuation adjustments, fx revaluations, amongst others;
• Preparing financial statements and management accounts across a number of industry sectors including retail, food & beverage, shipping and trading, and e commerce with applicable accounting standards (IFRS and Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards);
• Preparation of management reports, financial analysis, budgeting and forecast.
• Liaison with the appointed Auditors to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables
• Preparation of tax filing documents, including Tax computation and Tax Returns.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time

At a practical level, the role will be also supporting the following core areas:

Achieve financial and/or utilisation targets as determined by management.

Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require

Other Responsibilities

• Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information on [insert Company name], its clients and employees at all times to safeguard the professional reputation of Hawksford, its employees and its clients.
• Comply with all information security policies, procedures and guidelines in place at Hawksford to ensure information security.

Type of Person we are looking for:

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified and/or be experienced by virtue of relevant experience
• Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience with exposure to Hong Kong accounting is desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in preparing client accounts
• Having Taxation knowledge on Hong Kong is a Plus.
• Proficient in accounting software, with preference for experience in MYOB, SAP, Navision, Xero or QuickBooks
• Highly proficient in English (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Flexibility to work within Asian time zones to dial in for client meetings in Hong Kong.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work independently to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Business travel to Hong Kong may be required as part of induction training
• High integrity and trustworthiness (to maintain client confidentiality)

If you are interested or know of someone who is, please get in touch!

Work for a COLLABORATIVE business!

Feel TRUSTED in managing your client base!

Feel CONFIDENT in your work!

Be an EXPERT in your field!

Summary

As part of our ambitious growth plans and following MFSC approval, Hawksford will be building a right-shoring capability in Mauritius in support of our global operations.

There will be a range of functional and operational roles sourced in this high growth team, one of which will be a Junior Accountant.

This role gives a fantastic opportunity for someone to further develop their career in relation accounting and financial reporting while being part of our growing business.

Principal Accountabilities:

The main focus of the role will involve completing client accounting tasks (to include book keeping, financial statements preparation and ad hoc reporting) for a variety of Hawksford Corporate and Private client relationships, utilising information provided by the accounting and administration teams. All accounting work is expected to be completed accurately and in line with the underlying transactions utilising the relevant policies and procedures.

The accounting tasks will include: –

• Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts;
• Prepare and post period end closing process including prepayments and accrual posting, loans and bank transactions for the portfolio of clients assigned to the team;
• Prepare simple annual financial statements for Company’s and Trust’s in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS and United Kingdom Accounting Standards) and management accounts from the accounting records of the client entities;
• Provide additional bookkeeping and accounting support to Client Accounting staff and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time
• Prepare and save bookkeeper checklist.

At a practical level, the role will be also supporting the following core areas:

• Achieve financial and/or utilisation targets as determined by management.
• Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require

Other Responsibilities

• Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information on Hawksford, its clients and employees at all times to safeguard the professional reputation of Hawksford, its employees and its clients.
• Comply with all information security policies, procedures and guidelines in place at Hawksford to ensure information security.

Future Opportunities:

Whilst not an immediate, we expect that the role could grow and evolve over time to allow candidates to also get exposure to broader client accounting and financial reporting

Type of Person We Are Looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Enrolled or in the process of enrolling in any professional accounting qualification.
• Prior bookkeeping / financial reporting experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn accounting software such as Viewpoint.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook would be an advantage.
• Ability to learn UK GAAP and IFRS as well as any other relevant accounting framework
• Highly proficient in English and French (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Flexibility to work within UK time zones to dial in for client meetings in Europe.
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Ambitious to learn and be challenged
• High integrity and trustworthiness (to maintain client confidentiality)

If you are interested or know of someone who is, please get in touch!

Work for a COLLABORATIVE business!

Feel TRUSTED in managing your client base!

Feel CONFIDENT in your work!

Be an EXPERT in your field!

 

Trident Trust, a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing over 1,000 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.

Senior Officer – Client Onboarding

The Senior Officer – Client Onboarding report to the Associate Director and will have the responsibility to inter-alia accompany and assist new and existing clients with identifying proper structuring and licensing needs and carry out new set-up procedures such as preparation and submission of incorporation and licensing applications with the regulators, completing internal on-boarding processes, performing customer due diligence, updating business development and record keeping systems and others.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage pipelines of new clients for on-boarding and active engagement to crystalise pipelines.
• To prepare quotes, proposals and client engagement letters.
• To prepare and finalise management agreement for clients being onboarded.
• To operate in line with the established client onboarding policies and procedures.
• Liaise and follow-up with clients for the on-boarding process, attend to enquiries and queries and collection of necessary documentation, including CDD, to lodge applications.
• Be able to complete and review the application on the registrar of companies platform and the financial services commission platform, perform follow-ups and attend queries, until establishment of the entities.
• Liaise with accounting department for issuance of invoice and follow up with client to ensure for timely settlement.
• Timely update of pipelines and active deals on Dynamics portal and reporting to Management team.
• Ensuring active engagement with internal and external stakeholders and ensure an excellent client experience.
• Discuss and escalate challenges with Associate Director / Management team.
• To provide any other general administrative assistance to Client Operations team as may require.
• Ensure completeness of handing over pack to client operations team.
• Ensure compliance with internal systems, procedures and processes.
• Keep templates up to date and assist with enhancing quality of knowledge base and service delivery.
• Assist with marketing and business intelligence initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Applicants should have at least a degree in the relevant field or be ACCA / ICSA qualified
• At least 5 years of experience in the Global Business sector.
• Ability to deliver high quality work independently and under tight reporting deadlines;
• Sound knowledge of legal & regulatory framework.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Growing commerciality skills and business acumen to take on greater responsibility.
• Proactive, motivated, team player and flexible
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office tools.

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 at [email protected].

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, 125-strong Mauritius Office. Client-focused and service-oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Business Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst who will report to the Project Manager. They will interact with the end-users and the Technical Analyst/Technical Team. Should be familiar with the different templates that are used during the implementation of a project. And the different phases pertaining to the project lifecycle. Key to succeeding in this role will require candidate to have good communication and presentation skills and an excellent understanding of how a process is designed from scratch.

Duties

• Analysis of existing process.
• Requirement Gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements.
• Design Process Flow diagram [AS-IS & TO-BE] using Visio.
• Modelling business processes and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Identifying issues, risks and benefits of existing and proposed solutions
• Be the link between the user and the Technical Analyst
• Prepare test plan template / Fill-in the test cases by interacting with the technical Analyst.
• After the technical analyst internal testing, the BA should be able to perform the final test validation.
• Familiar with software implementation project
• Adaptability and continuous learning.
• Provide frequent reporting to the Project Manager
• Provide user training on the new process that will be designed.
• Deliver excellent customer service, demonstrating patience, empathy, and effective communication while assisting users.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business information system, Computer Science or information technology; or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to analyse and suggest ways issues that may arise from systems and systems users
• Relevant professional qualification or commitment to work towards an approved relevant professional qualification; alternatively, an employee may be qualified by experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow established processes.

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 CV and will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Please submit applications not later than 7 June 2024 to the HR Manager at the following address:

Trident Trust Company (Mauritius) Limited

5th Floor Nexsky Building,

Ebene, Cybercity

Mauritius

Alternatively, you may send your applications to [email protected].