Assistant Manager

Tasks:

  • To take new responsibilities e.g. supervisory work and look for solutions when required.
  • To vet documents prepared by junior staffs prior to sign off by manager, including reviewing their work and emails.
  • To provide proper guidance to staffs, attend to general queries.
  • To assist the Senior Manager/Manager in delivering in a seamless service to existing and prospective clients and to take decisions whenever needed especially in the manager’s absence.
  • To complete required tasks, chase debtors and ensure that deadlines set by clients and managers are being met.
  • To report to manager on all issues whether work or team related and handle urgency of some requests.
  • To have a good knowledge of services offered to clients & technical aspects of the different products serviced. E.g. the licensing conditions and processes involved, familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.
  • To liaise with new clients including managing and monitoring portfolios, replying promptly to emails and handling ad-hoc complaints accordingly.
  • To ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and to comply with relevant laws and company policies.
  • To perform any required cognate duties which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.

Profile:

  • Degree Holder
  •  3-5 years of experience in global business sector (being in a senior position in previous job)
  •  Fluent in French & English
  •  Creative & People management skills
  •  Delegation skills
  •  Ability to work under pressure
  • Willing to work odd hours
  •  IT Literate

Client Administrator

Main responsibilities:

  • Responsible for incorporation and administration of a portfolio of clients consisting of GBL1, GBL2, domestic and foreign companies;
  • Opening of accounts with institutions such as banks, brokers, and custodians and monitoring of the accounts.
  • Drafting of relevant resolutions according to the nature of the transactions as per the Companies Act 2001 and prevailing laws;
  • Filing of prescribed forms to the Registrar of Companies and Financial Services Commission notifying any changes in the statutory records;
  • Updating of statutory records;
  • Vetting of due diligence documents during the establishment of a business relationship with client before proceeding with incorporation of companies and subsequently to any changes in office bearers and beneficial owners;
  • Liaising and assisting the auditors with regards to the annual audit of GBL1 companies;
  • Assisting clients in respect of general enquiries relating to their companies;
  • Liaising and following up with Authorities such as ROC, FSC and MRA;
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction;
  • Responding to clients’ enquiries, under supervision where required, whether by telephone or in writing in a timely and courteous manner; and
  • Any other reasonable request

Candidate profile:

  • Degree holder;
  • Accounting knowledge is very important;
  • Maximum 1-2 years of working experience in the relevant field;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Efficient;
  • Professional appearance;
  • Fluent in English and French;
  • Solid communication skills both written and verbal;
  • Good listening skills and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise;
  • Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure.

Operations and Risk Manager

Job Objective:

The Operations and Risk Manager is responsible for seamless running of the company operations, systems and IT infrastructure. This role will need to develop, review and implement operational procedures and controls. This role will also lead the risk management function at the Company level, working with the global risk team. This role is pivotal in driving operational and business excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operations and workflow: Lead operations and workflow to ensure highest quality of deliverables.
  • CRM system and Trading Platform: Master the use of the Company’s CRM systems and trading platform for client book monitoring.
  • Reports: Liaise with cross-functional team to produce trading exposure reports and other trade related reports.
  • Vendor management: Liaise with the management company and local vendors regarding operational matters.
  • IT infrastructure: Responsible for maintaining and improving the local IT infrastructure, and promptly liaise with the IT team to resolve any issue encountered to ensure business continuity.
  • BCM/DR: Implement health and safety rules and responsible for the Business Continuity Management/ Disaster recovery plan.
  • Risk Management: Plan, design, and implement the risk management tools, process, and framework of the Company.
  • Risk monitoring: On-going identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks.
  • Risk reporting: Prepare and present Risk reports to the Compliance and Risk Committee and/ or the regulator if required.
  • Prudential measures: Design and implement prudential measures in-line with regulatory requirements/ recommendations.
  • Capital and liquidity monitoring: Closely monitor compliance with Capital and liquidity requirements to avoid any breach.
  • Trading risk: Liaise with the dealing team to monitor the trading book risk and implement defined risk parameters where required.
  • DMLRO role: Act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer of the Company (this role is subject to the FSC approval).
  • Transaction monitoring: Monitor the client transactions and trading activities/patterns to identify any potential abusive practices and suspicious transaction.
  • Policies and procedures: Implement and regularly review the relevant policy and procedures, working in close collaboration with the Compliance Officer.
  • Assist the Country Head/Director in any other cognate duties.

Job Requirements:

  • University degree in Risk, Finance, Law or any other field/suitable qualification.
  • +5 years of proven relevant experience in the financial services industry.
  • Experience working in operation and risk management roles in the financial services industry (preferably FX/CFD industry) is a plus.
  • Previous experience as DMLRO/MLRO is an asset.
  • Good knowledge of the AML/CFT framework in Mauritius.
  • Good understanding of financial instruments and markets (FX and CFDs products mainly).
  • Good understanding of regulatory requirements with regards to the risk function.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems, trading system such as Metatrader, and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English is a must).
  • Ability to collaborate and work with cross-functional and global teams in a matrix environment.
  • Strong analytical skills both qualitative and quantitative, and detail oriented with a critical thinking approach.
  • Proactive approach towards problem-solving, multi-tasking, adaptability to changing scenarios, and the drive to achieve and exceed expectations.

Salary and conditions of employment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

If you want to join a young, dynamic, and highly motivated team, send your Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter to [email protected].

Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview. The Company reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist in ensuring that the Company adheres to and operates within all regulatory requirement (FSC).
  • Drafting and maintaining of the AML and Compliance related policy and procedures
  • Perform/Review name screening, searches and verifying possible matches on screening tool and on Google internet for every new client enquiry, on-boarding and periodic review.
  • Perform/Review Risk Assessment on each new and existing client mandate, for new client on-boarding and at every mandate review.
  • 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
  • Review Know Your Clients (“KYC”) documentation and assess its completeness, appropriateness, and reasonableness, including Source of Wealth (“SOW”) corroboration where applicable, verifying client due diligence measures have been performed and that Local Regulator (FSC) standards and requirement are complied with.
  • Maintaining KYC Documents on a secured database -File Review (including world –check and sanction list screening).
  • Provide Management with regular compliance reports highlighting any gaps or trends and propose remedial actions for validation.
  • Drafting of Key operating procedures for new clients and KOPs update.
  • Carrying out Due Diligence on client accounts and Company.
  • Taking care of all FATCA and CRS aspects including reporting obligations.
  • MLRO responsible person for local regulator.
  • Provide training to the business on compliance matters.
  • Provide advice and support to the business on compliance matters.
  • Support Management in Incident Management processes, Complaint Handling processes and for Data Protection matters.
  • New projects as assigned on a case-by-case basis such as remediation work to refresh all files.
  • Acting as liaison person with the regulator on compliance matters and FSC inspections.
  • Ad-hoc duties as and when required.

 

Skills, Competencies and Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum, AML/ Compliance related qualification preferred
  • Preferably a minimum of 3-6 years of experience in a similar position or relevant experience
  • You are fluent both written and oral in English
  • You are able to provide work of high and consistent quality, often with tight deadlines
  • You like reading and analysing regulation
  • You are dedicated to work in a fast-growing environment
  • You are a proactive person with good presentation and communication skills
  • You are client driven and rigorous
  • You are skilled in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong risk assessment and regulation analysis skills
  • Integrity, reliability and independence
  • Strong personal organization and planning, team player

ASSISTANT COMPLIANCE OFFICER

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/ A Master’s degree in Law/Professional qualification would be an advantage.
  • Experience in similar role or in Corporate Administration.
  • Familiarity with legislation and regulatory framework of company.
  • Familiar 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.

ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities

  • Set up and day to day administration of companies, including Domestic Companies, GBCs, Authorised Companies, Seychelles IBCs, Trusts and Foundations
  • Liaising with Bankers and Government bodies such as the Mauritius Revenue Authority, Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
  • Providing business facilitation services as may be assigned
  • Ensuring compliance as per the laws and rules of the Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
  • Ensuring the systematic and timely filing of statutory returns
  • Keeping track of client billing and following up on accounts receivable
  • Ensuring the systematic and timely filing of statutory financials by circulating and participating in discussions with the accounting team, auditors and clients regarding technical issues under Mauritian law
  • Handling client queries quickly and professionally, ensuring client satisfaction
  • Preparing of payments by respecting internal process and completing checklists
  • Performing any other relevant duties

Requirements

  • University Degree in Business Administration/ Law/ Management
  • ICSA qualified or partly qualified will be an advantage.
  • Experience in Global sector would be an advantage.
  • Conversant with Microsoft office.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Self motivated and dynamic.
  • Ability to work in team and independently as well.

Prepare to work overtime when required.

Assistant in Audit Department

Job Description:

  • Audit Associates will have the opportunity to work on audits, reviews, compilations and tax engagements within a variety of different industry niches;
  • Gain a thorough understanding of Mazars audit approach, methodology and tools used to successfully complete assigned client engagements;
  • Learn to prepare thorough and accurate audit documentation in accordance with firm standards;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with client personnel to develop a better understanding of business operations, processes and functions;
  • Stay informed on current economic developments relevant to clients’ business and industry;
  • Demonstrate professionalism and;
  • Any ad hoc duties as assigned

Assistant in Tax Department

Job Description:

  • Prepare tax computation
  • Draft tax correspondence
  • Produce tax correspondence
  • Attend to queries raised by clients
  • Follow up with the Mauritius Revenue Authority
  • Ensure filing has properly been done both electronic and physical file
  • Timely submission of returns to avoid penalty and interests
  • Completeness of data
  • Ensure physical and electronic safeguarding of documents are conducted.
  • Any other Ad hoc requests

Assistant in Accounting Department

Job Description:

  • Collate, gather and input information from clients in due timeframe
  • Manage and reconciliate accounts receivables, accounts payable and other balance sheet items
  • Prepare bank reconciliations
  • Ensure physical and electronic safeguarding of documents are properly conducted
  • Ensure receipt of all invoices and documents from clients for processing on a timely manner
  • Computation of tax liability
  • Manage related party transaction and reconciliation on both the income statement and on the statement of financial position on monthly basis
  • Prepare annual working files.
  • Draft annual financial statements (AFS)
  • Ensure timely submission of timesheet
  • Ensure statutory returns are submitted within the prescribed deadline
  • Any ad hoc duties as assigned

NTRS Programme-School Leavers

Description:

We are recruiting trainees under the National Training and Reskilling Scheme (NTRS) for school leavers. Selected candidates will receive practical work experience for a duration of 6 months and will undertake a Foundation in Fund Administration/Accounting with introduction to Global Business and AML Professional Assessment by CISI via Online Platform.

During the placement period, a stipend of MUR 15,000 will be offered to the trainees.

 Requirements:

  • Eligible participants must be unemployed for a minimum period of 1 month.
  • Recruitment will be based on students; mock/projected HSC results.

Skills & Competencies:

The trainee will be responsible for assisting day-to-day fund administration and fund accounting duties, and will work under the supervision of the Fund Administrator/Fund Accountant team.

Candidates must have:

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be a quick learner who can adapt to different work environments
  • The ability to work well within a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and with information technology in general
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