Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Compliance Executive will need to perform duties, as directed by the Compliance Manager, which will assist Blue Azurite to adhere to its responsibilities as Reporting Person in Mauritius as defined by the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002 and any other related laws, regulations and guidance as applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Compliance Executive will be positioned within the Compliance department to ensure his/her independence. He/She will perform independent compliance monitoring reviews and interact with management on compliance, risk and regulatory issues, including to provide regulatory guidance, training and advice to the team and will be also responsible to:

• Acting as MLRO/DMLRO/CO on client entities & carry out duties as per local regulatory requirements, including conducting oversight of compliance monitoring program and preparing periodic report to Board of client entities;
• File reviews (including CDD review) – Complex structures and assist in selection of files for reviews based on risk assessment;
• Design, Review & update formats of compliance reports, including Compliance KPI;
• Conduct and assist in onboarding and ongoing screening and transaction monitoring;
• Assist in design and drafting of AML policies and procedures for both Blue Azurite and client entities;
• Assist in AML training for both Blue Azurite staff and clients;
• Monitor developments in local regulatory landscape and suggest implementation plans;
• Manage the compliance component in the client on-boarding process to ensure adherence to the risk appetite and that all required checks and procedures are complied with before client acceptance; including assessing information and documents for corroborative or verification purposes;
• Maintaining and updating the Compliance Department’s database;
• Work with immediate/subsequent reporting line(s) to ensure all internal /statutory /investor deadlines are met, as applicable;
• Oversees the mentoring and training of new staff(s) ensuring that they receive a balanced assignment of entities, adequate technical support, supervision, and provides timely performance feedback;
• Ensures the timely billing of clients, completion of internal audits, monitors accounts receivables, time sheet input and the maintenance of current entities information;
• Ensures workload is evenly balanced and distributed between compliance executives and plans and co-ordinates the coverage of portfolios of entities during absences for vacation/sickness;
• Communicates regularly with team members to ensure they are informed of all changes to relevant work practices, laws, regulations, processes, policies and procedures in support of the delivery of corporate administrative services;
• Ensure that all businesses are conducted in accordance with internal policies and procedures and the rules, guidelines and expectations of the local regulator;
• Attending audits and inspections from authorities;
• Coordinating periodic reviews undertaken by business areas, such as transaction monitoring, client and risk reviews;
• Any adhoc duties / projects prescribed and assigned by the management be required which are appropriate for the role and business needs.

Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Fulfilment of additional duties as and when required is expected from the Senior Compliance Executive.

     REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds a degree and/or professional qualification in finance and/or legal
• Good knowledge of applicable laws and regulations for the Global Business with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Expert knowledge of AML/CFT issues with appropriate references
• Experience in designing Compliance Monitoring Plans and conducting assurance testing of AML/CFT controls will be an advantage
• Already acting as an officer approved by the Financial Services Commission will be an advantage

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• The individual is well organised and a track record of working to tight deadlines
• The individual needs to be highly organised and has very high attention to detail in a digitised environment
• Able to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and strict timelines when required
• Competent at the advanced level of MS Office Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Customer focus
• Action orientated

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Client Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of accounting transactions and the month-end process for various clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Take full personal ownership, responsibility and accountability of all transactions, interaction and enquiries for the allocated Client portfolio. This will include, but not be limited to periodic bookkeeping, Annual Accounts preparation, Periodic Accounts preparation, assistance during the Audit of the client file, preparation/compiling data for tax declaration;

• Process day to day accounting transactions such as bank statements, invoices etc
• Processing of entries as required for client entities
• Execute the monthly invoicing process and debt collection
• Prepare accounting schedules in agreed format, and ad hoc accounting schedules as required from time to time.
• Complete all required balance sheet reconciliations including bank and intercompany reconciliations amongst others
• Preparation of VAT schedules and other accounting related reports
• Preparation of the management accounts and financial statements in a timely manner
• Document and maintain business procedures and adhere to accounting policies
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting reports
• Meeting accounting deadlines together with the team
• Support the Client Accounting Team for accounting related enquiries
• Deliver work as per MSAs and relevant KPIs
• Any adhoc duties / projects prescribed and assigned by the management be required which are appropriate for the role and business needs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or Level 2 ACCA or ACA
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in advanced corporate/capital market accounting, including financial statement preparation
• Knowledge of advanced accounting entries and accounting standards (IFRS and relevant GAAPS) would be an advantage
• Competent at the advanced level of MS Office Word and Excel
• Experience on QuickBooks would be preferred
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Customer focus
• Action orientated

Job Purpose:

The Junior Administrator will be responsible to assist with the incorporation process, day to day administration of the team’s client portfolio and ensuring that internal and legislatives guidelines are adhered to.

Job Profiles & Key Responsibilities:

• Opening of accounts with institutions (Banks, Custodian, Brokers) including liaison and follow up;
• Monitor the operations of the accounts;
• Assist the team in corporate work, organizing board meetings and assisting in the preparation of board packs;
• Preparation of various secretarial services, collection of documents for the incorporation of companies and setting up of trusts;
• Preparation of payments by respecting internal instruction and checklist;
• Assist in Customer due diligence – compliance of files with relevant laws of that jurisdiction and compliance with internal control procedures;
• Maintaining statutory record of entities

 Candidate Profile:

• Possessed a professional Degree in Management, Law or equivalent qualifications
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Quick learner and passionate about the job
• Flexibility and ability to cope with tight deadlines in an ever-evolving environment

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Administrator will be responsible to manage the day-to-day administration of a varied portfolio of corporate structures and to maintain and develop a wide knowledge and understanding of corporate administration generally, to include anti money laundering, compliance and relevant legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person occupying the position of the Administrator will be involved in the daily operations and administration of a portfolio of clients. He/she will be client-focused, with excellent communication skills and the ability to operate successfully under pressure. He/she will be also responsible to:

• Assist in convening meetings of directors/shareholders, attend board meetings and prepare minutes;
• Assist in effecting customer due diligence (CDD) as per AML Code and maintain an updated list of CDD for all companies;
• Work with immediate/subsequent reporting line(s) to ensure all internal /statutory /investor deadlines are met, as applicable;
• Oversees the mentoring and training of new junior administrator(s) ensuring that they receive a balanced assignment of entities, adequate technical support, supervision, and provides timely performance feedback;
• Ensures the timely billing of clients, completion of internal audits, monitors accounts receivables, time sheet input and the maintenance of current entities information;
• Ensures workload is evenly balanced and distributed between junior administrators and plans and co-ordinates the coverage of portfolios of entities during absences for vacation/sickness;
• Communicates regularly with team members to ensure they are informed of all changes to relevant work practices, laws, regulations, processes, policies and procedures in support of the delivery of corporate administrative services;
• Ensure that all businesses are conducted in accordance with internal policies and procedures and the rules, guidelines and expectations of the local regulator;
• Deal with day-to-day administrative tasks associated with the portfolio of clients and to assist other team members where required;
• Attending audits and inspections from authorities;
• Liaising with banks for account opening, payment processing and transaction monitoring;
• Assisting on new incorporation requests;
• Deliver work as per MSAs and relevant KPIs; and
• Any adhoc duties / projects prescribed and assigned by the management be required which are appropriate for the role and business needs.

Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Fulfilment of additional duties as and when required is expected from the Administrator.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or ICSA (partly qualified candidate will be taken into consideration)
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the Global Business Sector or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• The individual is well organised and a track record of working to tight deadlines
• The individual needs to be highly organised and has very high attention to detail in a digitised environment
• Able to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and strict timelines when required
• Competent at the advanced level of MS Office Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Customer focus
• Action orientated

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Administrator will be responsible to manage the day-to-day administration of a varied portfolio of corporate structures and to maintain and develop a wide knowledge and understanding of corporate administration generally, to include anti money laundering, compliance and relevant legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person occupying the position of the Senior Administrator will be involved in the daily operations and administration of a portfolio of clients. He/she will be client-focused, with excellent communication skills and the ability to operate successfully under pressure. He/She will be also responsible to:

• Assist in convening meetings of directors/shareholders, attend board meetings and prepare minutes;
• Assist in effecting customer due diligence (CDD) as per AML Code and maintain an updated list of CDD for all companies;
• Work with immediate/subsequent reporting line(s) to ensure all internal /statutory /investor deadlines are met, as applicable;
• Oversees the mentoring and training of new administrator(s) ensuring that they receive a balanced assignment of entities, adequate technical support, supervision, and provides timely performance feedback;
• Ensures the timely billing of clients, completion of internal audits, monitors accounts receivables, time sheet input and the maintenance of current entities information;
• Ensures workload is evenly balanced and distributed between administrators and plans and co-ordinates the coverage of portfolios of entities during absences for vacation/sickness;
• Communicates regularly with team members to ensure they are informed of all changes to relevant work practices, laws, regulations, processes, policies and procedures in support of the delivery of corporate administrative services;
• Ensure that all businesses are conducted in accordance with internal policies and procedures and the rules, guidelines and expectations of the local regulator;
• Deal with day-to-day administrative tasks associated with the portfolio of clients and to assist other team members where required;
• Attending audits and inspections from authorities;
• Liaising with banks for account opening, payment processing and transaction monitoring;
• Assisting on new incorporation requests;
• Deliver work as per MSAs and relevant KPIs; and
• Any adhoc duties / projects prescribed and assigned by the management be required which are appropriate for the role and business needs.

Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Fulfilment of additional duties as and when required is expected from the Senior Administrator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or ICSA (partly qualified candidate will be taken into consideration)
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the Global Business Sector or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• The individual is well organised and a track record of working to tight deadlines
• The individual needs to be highly organised and has very high attention to detail in a digitised environment
• Able to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and strict timelines when required
• Competent at the advanced level of MS Office Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Customer focus
• Action orientated

Job Description:

Role and responsibilities of the job position, Criteria & Experience required

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• ACCA – partly or fully qualified
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in accounting, auditing and taxation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Team player and ready to work odd hours when necessary.

Main responsibilities:

• Be responsible for a portfolio of domestic, Freeport and offshore clients in the preparation of their management and statutory accounts (including group accounts), audit, consultancy and tax works;
• Supervision of works undertaken by junior ensuring appropriate compliance with accounting, audit and statutory rules and regulations;
• Attending to clients’ needs in resolving specialised issues arising on day-to-day basis and advising same on accounting, income tax, PAYE, VAT and other technical issues;
• Ensuring the effective and efficient work plan of the department’s clients and taking appropriate action for timely execution of works at all level;
• Giving constant feed-back/continuous reporting on work status to the Supervisor, the Manager and Partners as the case may be;
• Attending to any other work assigned by the Supervisor, Manager and Partners

Tasks:

• Update and maintain registry software on an ongoing basis with current shareholder base of client companies.
• Manage the shareholders’ portfolio of public and/or listed entities.
• Supervise and render an effective filing and record management service.
• Process share transfer forms and record share transactions in share register.
• Issue share certificate and arrange dispatch to shareholders.
• Provide support to clients during shareholder meetings.
• Assisting shareholders’ queries.
• Liaison with CDS, Stock Exchange Market, banks and stockbrokers.
• Prepare shareholder listings for dividend payment as per cut-off date and process dividend payment.
• Lead corporate actions including but not limited to shareholder meetings and dividend payments.
• Supervise and sort, register and dispatch correspondences to shareholders (email / post).

 

Profile:

• Diploma or degree in business management related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data management
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Diligence, attention to detail and a proactive mindset to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn

Tasks:

• Managing high volume of collections from clients
• Monitoring the credit control system and to implement changes as needed to reduce bad debts
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external customers to resolve queries
• Ensuring Accounts receivable ledger is accurate at all times
• Ensuring that reminders are sent out to clients as per current process
• Following up on updated payment plan accordingly
• Responsible for organising monthly debtors meeting for each team
• Supporting with regular reporting on aged debt in conjunction with the CFO
• Assist with the day to day administrative support as and when required.

 

Profile:

• Credit control experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A bachelor’s degree
• Excellent team player
• Attention to detail
• Basic Microsoft skills

Tasks:

• Market research to identify new opportunities and new markets
• Working with team members to implement marketing strategies
• Analyze and gather market intelligence on our markets to identify targets and potential leads
• Preparation of proposals and quotes
• Provide support to the team with the preparation of statistics reports
• Client identification
• Ensure on-time and accurate submission of required reports to the team and the management
• Arrange for meetings with prospective clients
• Assist in the drafting of technical newsletters
• Be involved in new projects
• May assist with the setting up of companies
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile:

• Degree Holder
• Proficient in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in teams