We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Accountant, based in our Vistra, Mauritius office. This full-time and permanent position is based in Mauritius and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Accounting Team and its’ growth.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Compute periodic NAVs for Close Ended Funds and Hedge Funds
• Prepare capital calls, distributions, redemptions, equalization workings.
• Prepare Waterfall calculations and Carried interest (American and European Methods).
• Prepare investor reporting on periodic basis and respond to ad hoc client and investor queries.
• Provide annual and periodic bookkeeping and full financial statements for SPV clients and funds according to local GAAP and IFRS.
• Liaise directly with auditors and internal or external clients as and when required to ensure quality service and resolve accounting queries.
• Maintain details of work completed and time sheets in Time Tracker to allow production of quarterly statistics, and rebilling data.
• Collate relevant data and convert into information for Central bank, Inland Revenue and Group reporting purposes on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
• Assist Senior Accounting Associates, Accounting Associates and Accounting Assistants with their work.
• Compliance with internal policies and procedures and adherence with relevant accounting procedure manuals.

 

Key requirements:

• Well versed with funds, capital market and structured finance deals.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and relevant GAAPs in EU/ US.
• Proficiency in MS office applications (Word & Excel)
• Flexible to work across different teams.
• Analytical, well organised, and resourceful
• Have at least 3-5 years’ experience in the financial services sector
• Partly or fully qualified ACCA
• A degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent will be an advantage.

 

Company Benefits:

At our Vistra Mauritius office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and probation leave.

Additionally, we provide a fully sponsored Medical Scheme, Sponsored ACCA and ICSA, Study/Examination Leave, Pension Scheme, Group Personal Accident, Death & Disability Cover and an excellent job exposure and career prospects.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fund Solutions Business Analyst to join our Fund Solutions Team, to be based in our Malta (EU), Mauritius or Philippines office!

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling support tickets in relation to the fund administration systems and platforms. The candidate will also be involved periodic system upgrades. This role plays a critical part in supporting our fund accounting and administration functions by addressing system issues and queries in a timely manner to ensure operational efficiency and timely client deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Support: Responsible for the smooth operation of the support function for the main fund administration system PFS-PAXUS and other fund administration platforms across the Group.

Vendor and IT Support: Liaising with vendors and IT for additional support when issues or queries cannot be handled internally.

System Maintenance and Upgrades: Responsible for PFS-PAXUS patch testing and assisting in system periodic upgrades.

Controls and Audits: Ensure that procedures and controls are rigorously followed to satisfy all system related ISAE 3402 / SOC1 requirements. Liaising with auditors across different jurisdictions for system related controls during annual audits.

Continuous Improvement: Work with management to improve procedures and operations as required.

Projects and additional duties: Undertake additional project related tasks as assigned from time to time by management.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in fund administration and a strong working knowledge of PFS-PAXUS – the exact grade of the role will be commensurate on the experience of the selected candidate.

 

Skills and Experience

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Detail oriented and highly organised
  
• Strong proficiency in PFS-PAXUS
  
• Additional working knowledge of the Fund Recs platform, Advent Geneva, and other relevant fund administration software will be considered an asset
  
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities
  
• Has initiative and works independently with “can do” attitude
  

 

Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence, and should be sent directly via LinkedIn and are to include a completed C.V.

 

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, project management, and training programme administration.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated project management skills with experience in training programme administration.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. General Operations:
   • Provide general assistance and technical support in day-to-day operations.
   • Coordinate and manage tasks of the team to meet organizational objectives.
   • Assist in developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
   • Prepare reports, briefs, and contribute to National Budget proposals.
   • Support Technical Committees with research, analysis, and drafting of agreements and contracts.
   • Maintain statutory documentation, record keeping and ensure governance structures are adhered to.
   • Provide general assistance and support management in day-to-day operations.
   • Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

1. Project Management:
   • Lead and manage projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
   • Draft communications and represent the organization in meetings with authorities and stakeholders.

 

Responsibilities:

• The implementation of the AML/ CFT policy and procedures
• Reporting to the Board of Directors on any material breaches of the internal AML/ CFT policy and procedures and of the AML/ CFT Laws, codes and standards of good practice
• Supporting the ongoing monitoring and resolution of AML / CFT related cases
• Providing advice and guidance on AML / CFT related matters where appropriate
• Supporting the business in compliance with both regulatory and statutory responsibilities
• Liaising with law enforcement agencies and other external partner whenever there is a need for
• To assist in reviewing on regular basis the compliance processes, methodology, policies whilst maintaining the compliance culture
• Ensuring adherence with internal controls, other AML/ CFT procedures implemented including relevant laws and regulatory requirements
• Staff training when necessary
• To assist in conducting Business Risk Assessment and also any other compliance reviews (including file reviews) as being mandated by the Board of Directors or Senior Management
• Ensuring compliance related works are carried out on VCS clients including any outsourced compliance function
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by Management.

 

Job description

Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) towards the achievement of strategic objectives of the company.

• Plan, organise and supervise day-to-day client administration matters of the company.
• Ensure that key processes and practices are implemented across the company.
• Manage the company’s relationship with its clients and stakeholders.
• Build and collaborate to the team spirit.
• Responsible for the organisational development and personnel management of junior employees.
• Prepare reports for the CEO, identifying issues, apparent problems, opportunities and service gaps, and recommend initiatives and amendments to policies and programmes, as required.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the CEO

 

Qualifications & experience

• At least 5 years experience in the Global Business sector.
• ACCA or ICSA Qualified.

 

Job description:

Reports to: Client Services Support – Associate Director

 

Job Purpose:

The Role of the CDD Administrator is to ensure that client due diligence files are in line with the requirements.

The Individual will have direct experience of CDD, particularly complex structures, including funds, trusts, companies, foundations, and limited partnerships.

They will manage CDD cases through to a successful conclusion, be well-organised and have the ability to deliver and work under pressure.

The individual must have the ability to understand complex structures, break them down and quickly articulate the CDD requirements as well as the ability to make quick and concise decisions and clearly articulate the rationale is needed.

They will have excellent relationship management skills, company, trust or funds administration background and a track record in understanding AML Handbook CDD Rules.

Previous experience in working on a KYC in multiple jurisdictions, Client Onboarding teams or Trust, Company or Fund Administration is essential.

Minimum 3 years of experience.

 

Summary:

Roles at this level are held by experienced professionals responsible for providing proven specialist/technical expertise, and/or managing a diverse team and/or resources. Work often involves interpreting or assessing client needs, identifying trends, generating original ideas and testing innovative solutions where these are not obvious. Individuals are typically accountable for the quality and professionalism of service delivery and are permitted discretion provided that activities are consistent with operational policies and precedents.

The individual will manage matters through a successful conclusion, be well-organised and have the ability to deliver and work under pressure. They will have excellent relationship management skills, be adaptable, and have a can-do attitude when looking at new business coupled with a commercial approach to risk.

 

Responsibilities:

• Review client due-diligence files to ensure compliance requirements are met
• Ensure good quality, complete and up-to-date set of records for all associated parties to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform research via internal and external sources where possible to support CDD packs in accordance with regulatory and KYC requirements
• Manage and maintain core database
• Working in a pressurized, time-sensitive environment
• Understand and articulate CDD requirements
• To record all time on the Company’s time recording system and ensure narrative is clear
• Achieve financial targets as determined by management
• Operates in accordance with established SLA’s
• Contributes to the ongoing efficiency and process development within the team
• Collaborates with colleagues across the organisation to make sure the client expectations are met
• Provides support to client-facing functions in the identification and completion of all relevant documentation to support any remediation projects.
• Acts as a point of knowledge and excellence for all CDD queries.

 

Job description

Reports To: Finance Operations Manager

Job Purpose: To support and enhance the accuracy and capability of finance operations and financial reporting

 

Summary:

Roles at this level provide professional advice and/or support, directly or indirectly to the team based upon a full understanding of a technical, professional or specialised field. They plan and ensure progress within established procedures and clearly defined Company policy. They are expected to identify gaps in information and conduct analyses to solve/resolve problems and issues with short-term consequences. They put forward recommendations on managing more complex situations. Individuals are responsible for planning and organising their own work. There is a need for liaison and the coordination of activities across a number of subsections of the Company. The work involves encountering changing priorities and differing situations.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Support global billing processes and tasks.
• Support in maintaining of global time records.
• Support the global monthly management information process.
• Support global weekly KPI and financial analysis process.
• Input banking in relation to accounts receivable and payable.
• Provide cover in the absence of other team members.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in accordance with policy.
• Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require.

 

Job description:

Level: Senior

Reports to: Associate Director – Fund Accounting

 

About Hawksford:

With nearly 500 professionals across 12 locations, our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to making every interaction meaningful and productive, and this is the case for all of our institutional, entrepreneurial, and high-net-worth clients across the globe. We have helped families to take care of their wealth, entrepreneurs to succeed, multinational companies to operate and transact, and funds to maximise their returns.

 

Summary:

You will be involved in the client accounting tasks for Hawksford Funds client’s 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.

 

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Financial Statement preparation in accordance with general accepted accounting practice (mainly UK GAAP / IFRS) and associated lead schedules. May develop into review of financial statements
• Period end (monthly, quarterly, yearly, ad-hoc) closing process including prepayments and accruals posting, interest calculations, amortization adjustments, valuation adjustments, and FX revaluations
• Preparation of monthly / quarterly reporting packs including trial balances, nominal ledgers, income statements, balance sheets, investment schedule, and commitment schedules
• Investor Capital Account preparation
• Investor call and distribution notice preparation
• Completion of complex Bookkeeping transactions based on supporting documentation provided by the administration team and review of the entity bookkeeping
• Achieve financial and/or utilisation targets as determined by management

 

The type of person we are looking for:

• Holds a professional accounting qualification in ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
• Prior fund accounting and financial reporting with at least 4 years relevant experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of a Fund Accounting platforms, preferably eFront, and Excel.
• Knowledge of close-ended/ open-ended Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, etc…
• Exposure to Jersey & Singapore Entities.
• Experience building a strong rapport with colleagues and clients.
• Proven experience understanding and following business processes and checklists.
• Highly proficient in English (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• High integrity and trustworthiness.

 

About the job:

Trident Trust is 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, 125-person-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 Role: Fund Administrator – Private Equity

The fund administrator will be responsible for handling day-to-day fund administration duties such as organising meetings, drafting minutes and resolutions, and preparing payment instructions for companies. The administrator will work under the supervision of the team leader and/or senior fund administrator.

Duties:

• Be responsible for and take ownership of a portfolio of clients
• Ensure all transactions relating to clients’ affairs are executed timely and efficiently
• Conduct closings for closed-end funds and/or admittance of investors, employing customer due diligence
• Prepare capital calls and drawdown notices, and conduct the requisite corporate actions for approval
• Ensure all statutory registers are maintained and up to date
• Prepare written resolutions for the approval of transactions (including investments, restructuring,
• disposal of investments, etc.)
• Prepare board packs, including arranging and attending board meetings
• Prepare payment instructions in line with internal bank transfer validation processes
• Assist the fund accounting team with audits of financial statements and sign off on them
• Deal with regulators and service providers, including FSC, banks, auditors, etc.
• Attend to client queries in a timely manner, and escalate proactively for any client issues
• Provide timely updates of client database system per internal procedures
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering procedures including KYC
• Accurately record all time spent
• Review client invoices as part of the billing process
• Ensure that all statutory fillings under company secretarial duties are made within prescribed deadlines
• Ensure compliance with internal systems, procedures and processes
• Maintain proper and complete client files and records
• Maintain a high standard of customer service at all times
• Maintain good relationships with team members
• Any other ad hoc administrative functions as may be assigned by the head of the department

 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Applicants should have, as a minimum, a degree in a relevant field or be partly ACCA/ICSA qualified
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the global business sector or a related field
• Sound knowledge of legal and regulatory framework
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines
• Proactive, motivated and flexible team player
• 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 providing 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 by email to the HR Manager at [email protected].