Candidates should be very well versed in the preparation of accounts related to Trusts and Companies. They should preferably have completed ACCA and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar position. The successful candidate should also demonstrate excellent analytical skills in accounting, have a sound knowledge of Mauritian tax system and ability to work in a rigorous and disciplined working environment.

Candidates should be fully computer literate and fluent in English. Knowledge of Sage Evolution would be an advantage. Only candidates with the necessary experience will be called for interview.

First Island Trust Company Ltd and member of Kreston Global, is a leading provider of corporate, trust and fund administration services dedicated to the financial services sector worldwide. We value people, promote equality, integrity and honesty. We are welcoming applications from talented individuals for the below mentioned position:

Job summary

The Corporate Administrative Officer reports to the Manager and is responsible for the administration of a portfolio of clients and ensuring compliance with the Mauritian laws and Local Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a portfolio of Global Business and Domestic companies.
• Assisting in the set up and day to day administration of Global Business and Domestic companies.
• Liaising regularly with bankers and government bodies such as the MRA, FSC, Registrar of companies amongst others.
• Ensuring the systematic and timely filling of statutory returns.
• Dealing with accounting team, auditors and clients regarding issues under Mauritian laws.
• Ensuring compliance as per the laws of Mauritius and rules of the FSC and Registrar of Companies.
• Keeping track of clients’ billings and following up on accounts receivable.
• Handling client’s queries professionally, ensuring client satisfaction & timely service delivery.
• Any other relevant duties such as business facilitation amongst others as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Management, Law with Finance, Finance with Law or partly ICSA qualified.
• Experience in Global sector would be an advantage.
• Conversant with Microsoft office.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Self motivated and dynamic.
• Ability to work in team and independently as well.
• Prepare to work overtime when required.

First Island Trust Company Ltd and member of Kreston Global, is a leading provider of corporate, trust and fund administration services dedicated to the financial services sector worldwide. We value people, promote equality, integrity and honesty. We are welcoming applications from talented individuals for the below mentioned position:

 

Job summary

The post is for an Assistant Compliance Officer and the latter reports to the Manager. The main responsibility of the Assistant Compliance Officer shall be to review files ensuring compliance with the legal requirements while maintaining high level of confidentiality at all times. The Assistant Compliance Officer shall also be responsible for any other designated task given by the manager.

 

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.

 

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.
• Good interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills.
• Work in team and independently as well.
• Prepare to work overtime when required.

Description

Are you ready to grow your career? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Assurance Manager to join our growing Governance Services team. You’ll help establish and manage the local Business Assurance team in Mauritius, whilst working closely with the global team.

In this role your work will be varied and challenging. You will support and work in conjunction with the MourantGS Operations team, Global Operations Director and Risk & Compliance team ensuring that Governance Services remains fully integrated with the rest of the Mourant network and operate in a manner consistent with the ‘one-firm’ approach.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

• Co-ordinate and oversee the team’s portfolio of client entity periodic reviews to support the Jersey, Guernsey, UK, Cayman Islands and Hong Kong offices as needed. Monitor ongoing progress, escalating any issues to the Head of Business Assurance on a timely basis.

• Manage and support the team to complete reviews in a timely manner ensuring all relevant data is up to date and no reviews are overdue. Assist as may be required in the preparation of priority reviews as determined by the Head of Business Assurance.

• Build and develop relationships with the Business Assurance team and jurisdictional client teams to ensure efficient communication of any review findings and resolution of action points.

• Track and manage actions coming out of the client entity periodic review process and ensure action items are closed out in order to for the team to complete client entity periodic reviews.

• Contribute to developing and enhancing the client entity periodic review framework identifying areas for improvement, digitalisation and automation.

• Manage the team in supporting the business with completing other reviews where relevant, such as trigger event reviews.

• Identify improvements/enhancements to the policies and procedures relating to client entity periodic reviews and monitoring and work closely with the Head of Business Assurance to ensure they always remain up to date.

• Monitor the data integrity rules dashboard to identify priority tickets for assignment to the team to action to ensure the accuracy and completeness of client data in the systems. Liaise with client teams to provide ongoing support in clearing open tickets.

• Consider data integrity in core systems as part of the client entity periodic review process and raise any data integrity issues with the relevant team.

• Help to remediate any data integrity issues identified by the team, working closely with the Business Solutions team on developing new data integrity rules to support the client entity periodic review processes.

• Monitor entity close downs performed by the team, ensuring efficient completion of the closure process and that all regulatory, legal and contractual obligations have been met before completing closures.

• Collaborate effectively with support staff.

• Assist the Operations team in identifying and implementing process improvements across the business.

• Keep current with latest technologies and regulatory requirements.

About you – Essential requirements
This role requires:

• Demonstratable experience within a relevant role (trust company business, bank, auditor/accounting or in an operational risk role), ideally with strong knowledge of AML/KYC requirements and/or company secretarial/administration experience.

• A suitable accounting or governance qualification.

• Experience managing a team and strong interpersonal skills.

• A passion for technology and understanding of data structures and integrity.

• A flexible and proactive approach to problem solving.

• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks, time and people in order to meet deadlines.

• Enthusiasm to learn, including taking initiative to learn new skills and create effective solutions.

• A positive and flexible approach and be well organised, with good personal management skills and open to taking ownership of projects and responsibility for ensuring completion.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work as part of a global team.

• Knowledge of Viewpoint would be an advantage.

Description

You will work closely with members of the Global Client Accounting team on the provision of accounting services to a range of client entities of Governance Services (Jersey, Guernsey, UK and Cayman) with particular emphasis on bookkeeping and maintenance of accurate accounting records to enable delivery of accurate accounts and periodic reports for a portfolio of clients (including but not limited to, holding companies, carry vehicles, co invest vehicles and limited partnerships) in accordance with agreed deadlines.

A range of clients and the application of technical accounting requirements ensures variety of work and provides excellent development opportunities.

About the role

• Ensure accurate and up to date accounting records are maintained in client entity databases (including Viewpoint. Quickbooks, Yardi);

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements including complex accounting work;

• Prepare periodic reports, capital account statements, net asset valuations, including equalisation adjustments, as required;

• Ensure that you have a detailed understanding of the transactions you are dealing with and liaise with your line manager as required;

• Work with colleagues to ensure client expectations and accounting deadlines are properly managed;

• Collaborate with client administration and other colleagues providing explanations, advice and accounting support as and when required

• Ensure consistency of accounting service levels across all clients and deal swiftly with any identified issues;

• Assist with management of the audit process on selected clients ensuring agreed deadlines are adhered to;

• Build trusted relationships with clients, auditors and third party service providers;

• Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures;

• Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and also with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and co-ordinated manner.

About you – essential requirements

• Part qualified ACCA/ACA, currently studying or qualified by relevant experience with good up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, including practical application;

• Knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage;

• Previous experience of accounting systems, particularly Viewpoint would be an advantage;

• Excel skills;

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• A positive and flexible approach

• An aptitude for data analysis/problem solving

• Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time in order to meet deadlines

• Interpersonal skills

• Professional, pro-active and service orientated approach

• Discretion and demonstrates good judgement

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Description

To supervise the Trust Accounting Team to provide efficient and accurate accounting services for the Trust Company and its clients while ensuring that the quality of work that is produced by the Accounting team is consistently of a high quality and is compliant with all the regulatory requirements to maintain high client service levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Finance and or Accounting.

Experience Required

• Mauritius tax experience.
• 6 years of accounting is required for this role, preferably within a trust environment.
• Qualified accountant with at least 6 years’ experience in financial accounting, preparation of statutory accounts and Mauritius tax .
• A knowledge of international tax will be an advantage.
• Participate in the development of junior staff and the operational plan to attain overall fiduciary service objectives.
• Dynamic, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, analytical skills with strong attention to details.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the required advice to the team regarding all tax related matters to ensure that all relevant tax requirements are handled timeously and in line with legislative standards.

• Oversee and guide the accounting team to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, tax computation reconciles to the general ledgers , and financial statements are prepared in compliance with the relevant standards.

• Contribute to the development of the operational plan for the Trust Accounting department that will enable the department to efficiently and effectively contribute to the attainment of the overall Fiduciary service objectives and maintain high levels of client service.

• Ensure that accounting records are prepared and maintained in line with the relevant policies and general accounting principles and ensure that subordinate ledgers reconcile with the general ledger to ensure that records are accurate.

• Contribute to the development of Trust Shared Service Accounts by identifying potential accounting functions that could be carried out by the Accounts team to increase the profitability of the department.

• Review and evaluate trends in accounting issues to identify gaps and areas of improvement and suggest improvements that will enable the function to deliver a high-quality service.

• Maintain an awareness of and comply with all regulations, laws, policies, procedures and standard that govern the accounting profession, particularly relating to anti-money laundering, assist with staff queries in relation to the regulatory frameworks to ensure individual and organisational compliance and reduce the organisation’s exposure to money laundering and other non-compliance risks.

Technical Competencies:

• Financial and Accounting Control

• Interpreting Financial Statements

• Preparing Financial Statements

• Risk/ Reward Thinking

• Understanding GAAP

Job Description

• To contribute towards the effective management of the Bank’s Trade Services operations and in the day-to-day trade services requirements of its clients, by planning, organising, coordinating and controlling activities to achieve the Bank’s Trade Services day to day goals and objectives.
• Process a range of highly specialised and non-standard trade services client queries and transactions, often requiring some research, verification and / or investigation of information outside of normal procedures. Operate within established policies, procedures, guidelines including ICC Rules governing Trade transactions and International Standards of Organisation (ISO) working instructions to provide a high-quality service to internal and external clients.
• Resolve basic transaction processing and accounts reconciliation issues according to defined timescales to ensure operational accuracy, compliance and efficiency is maintained.
• Provide excellent customer service and a consistent customer experience by completing prescribed checklists per trade services transaction, adhering to established SLAs, and proactively keeping all clients and stakeholders informed and updated on transaction progress. Notify management of client compliments and complaints received and ensure these are logged on the ISO portal for proper corrective and preventative action.
• Plan and execute team workflow to meet service schedules. Provide leadership, work direction, coaching and on the job guidance and training to other processors to support achievement of daily targets, as per defined quality standards. Acknowledge, attend to, resolve and / or escalate all queries, problems and processes approvals, such as risk or credit approvals, within clearly established guidelines and within turnaround time.
• Manage workflow of own transactions. Diarise, monitor and action trade transactions on a continuous basis in accordance with existing turnaround and cut-off times (e.g. Treasury cut off time must be respected). Process work accurately first time around to ensure that errors are kept to a minimum and avoiding rework.
• Prepare and complete data processing such as gathering client information, conducting checks, verifying limits and availability of funds in adherence to the Bank’s operations procedures. Ensure required supporting documentation relating to trade services transactions is sought and gathered on time. Check all requests, ensure these are workable, and advise any missing information or documentation.
• Perform first or second check of documents presented under letters of credit in accordance with the Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP) and International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP). Ensure all Documentary Letters of Credit (LC), Standby LC, Guarantee instruments (Issue, Advise, Amend) and Documentary Collections are promptly workable and prepared for issue, advise, amend and settlement for authorisation.
• Perform first or second check of documents presented under letters of credit in accordance with the Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP) and International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP). Ensure all Documentary Letters of Credit (LC), Standby LC, Guarantee instruments (Issue, Advise, Amend) and Documentary Collections are promptly workable and prepared for issue, advise, amend and settlement for authorisation.
• Assist Service, Sales and Relationship Managers with client education on relevant trade product if and when requested. Use product knowledge to advise and guide clients on discrepancies and risk associated with those as well as impact these might have on settlement.
• Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet department requirements, policies and quality standards. Update and maintain document registers, accurate and timely e-filing of records and databases on the operations of the Unit to ensure accountability and facilitate future reference to transactions carried out.
• Report all risk incidents, systems issues, and suspicions related to regulatory or compliance matters, any facts that could lead to a possible delay / default / impairment on the source of repayments of the transaction, and any overdue / shortfall situations to management immediately in order to avoid any breaches.
• Keep abreast of any developments within the trade finance field. Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, automation, digitisation, processes and practices within the assigned area of business considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce

Any relevant Trade Diploma. Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS), Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF).

3-4 years experience in back office banking environment. Full knowledge of trade services products, services, and procedures, including SWIFT concepts, exchange rates, balance of payments, Import and Export Letters of Credits, Open Accounts, Import and Export Collections and Inward and Outward Guarantees.

1-2 years experience in identifying and understanding risk (financial, reputational, regulatory, credit and documentary risks) as it relates to Letters of Credit and understanding the reporting process.

Your skills and experience will be valuable in the enterprise risk, to help clients identify and address key risk areas, while building the agility to respond quickly. Our teams will leverage technology and integrate upside, downside and outside risks to drive strategic value, build and maintain trust in a rapidly changing risk landscape.

Key areas of focus include:

• Enterprise risk and resilience
• Internal audit
• Compliance
• Internal controls

Qualifications:

As a Business Consulting Senior, you’ll make a significant technical contribution to Business Consulting client engagements and internal projects. Within your role, you’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You’ll also identify and escalate potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements.

With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you’ll escalate issues as appropriate. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll confirm whether the work plan is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with EY’s guidelines. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Working effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Helping prepare reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel
• Building strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Consulting Services and with other services across the organization
• Contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Other cognate duties

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business or other related field
• Industry related certification (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, CIA, CRMA, CRICS, ACAMS)
• Approximately 2 to 4 years of related work experience
• Related audit or applicable business experience
• Proficiency with MS Office
• International business experience preferred
• Knowledge in data analytics would be an advantage
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience in people-related initiatives, including recruiting and retaining staff
• Experience in supporting an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

What We Look For:

We are interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for Business Consulting. We are looking for a trusted business consultant who appreciates a collaborative culture by nurturing teamwork, knowledge sharing and adapting relevant ideas from previous projects or experiences. If you want to work with a network of internarial specialist, in a global environment, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:
• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to be an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Billing Associate. Reporting to the Manager, Billing, this full-time and permanent position is based in Mauritius and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Billing Services and its’ growth.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate invoicing.
• Reconciliation of bank account
• Debtors’ collection
• Compliance with internal policies and procedures and adherence with relevant procedure manuals.
• Maintain details of work completed and time sheets in Time Tracker to allow production of monthly statistics, and rebilling data.
• Collate relevant data for reporting purposes.
• Liaise with the different stakeholders to ensure quality service.

Key requirements

• Attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• The ability to adapt and respond to changing work situations and environments.
• Flexible to work across different teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Self-driven and highly motivated individual, able to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS office applications (Word & Excel).
• Strong team player.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
• A degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.

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!

Key responsibilities but not limited to the list below:

•Responsible for incorporation of client entities, i.e. the ROC & FSC application process.

•Attending to corporate secretarial functions.

•Ensuring a timely, efficient, and high-quality customer service.

•Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering procedures, working closely with compliance team for the proper due diligence in gathering all the necessary data and information for a full new client reviews.

•Preparing client invoices as part of the billing process.

•Preparing and organizing board documents within the required time frame.

•Instructing payments, statutory filings/returns in a timely manner.

•Liaising with external parties and regulatory bodies.

•Promoting Internal Team spirit.

•Training, mentoring, and guiding of team members in line with their role and responsibilities.

•Daily and effective input on timesheet on NavOne.

•Preparing client invoices as part of the billing process.

•Ensuring compliance of portfolio with applicable legal framework.

•Any other duties that may be required as the business requirements.

Qualifications:

•At least 5 year’s experience in the Global Business Sector.

•Well-developed communication skills (both written and verbal) and technical abilities for the position.

•Organisational & resource management skills.

•Accurate with attention to details.

•Well versed Microsoft tools.