Executive – Accounting

Main Duties:

  • Book-keeping / Maintenance of accounting records for client companies;
  • Preparation of management accounts or upon such intervals as required by the client;
  • Preparation of financial statements (including liaison with auditors, tax advisors and other service providers);
  • Preparation and / or review of NAV;
  • Preparation of applicable local statutory returns and such other international reporting as may be required under your portfolio;
  • Calculation of Tax liability;
  • Preparation of Advance Payment System;
  • Preparation and filing of Annual Tax Return; and
  • Liaising with the MRA as and when required.
  • Assisting senior staffs in the collation of information as may be required for Management Reporting or General Statutory Surveys;
  • Conduct any other cognate duties as assigned by the Reporting line.

Qualifications and Key Competencies:

  • Degree in Finance / Accounting or any other relevant field;
  • Any qualification deemed equivalent by Management;
  • 2-3 years of experience in a similar position in the Global Business Sector;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.

Senior Analyst

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Analyst to join our team. If you’re a dynamic and seasoned analyst with a proven track record, we want to hear from you!

Your main responsibilities would be to provide general assistance and technical support in day-to-day operations and the overall project management of the organisation.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Law, Finance, etc.).
  • Proven experience of 4 to 5 years as an analyst, with a track record in the financial services industry
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

To apply for this position, send us your cv on [email protected]

Detailed Job Board Version

Your responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in day-to-day operations to meet the organisation’s expectations.
  • Provide general assistance and support to Management in the performance of their functions.
  • Assist in developing and implementing of strategic and business plan.
  • Secretarial duties – Board and Technical Committees.
  • Preparation of papers, briefs, and reports.
  • Assist in drafting of National Budget Proposals.
  • Assist in drafting of Annual Report.
  • Undertaking research and analysis of financial and economic developments in the global environment.
  • Assist in drafting of Agreements and Contracts.
  • Maintaining Statutory Documentations and record keeping.
  • Member’s engagement
  • Support to Technical Committees – Assist Technical Committees with research and position paper.
  • Represent the organisation in meetings as and when required.
  • Increase the membership base.
  • Attending meetings as and when required.
  • Provide general assistance and support Management in day-to-day operations.
  • Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Accountant with Microsoft Dynamics Experience

About Us:

Unicoal Trading Mauritius is a leading Global Business company dedicated to excellence and innovation. We are currently seeking an experienced Accountant with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics to join our dynamic accounting team. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and a proven track record in Microsoft Dynamics, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

As an Accountant with Microsoft Dynamics experience, you will play a vital role in our accounting department. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

-Financial Data Management: Use Microsoft Dynamics to manage and maintain financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

-General Ledger Maintenance: Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, reconcile general ledger accounts, and post journal entries.

– Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

– Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance team to assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes using Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel

– Audit Support: Facilitate audit processes and liaise with external auditors.

– Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and the use of Microsoft Dynamics for efficiency.

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should meet the following qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance/ Diploma level or ACCA part qualified.

– Proven experience as an Accountant with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics.

– Strong understanding of accounting principles and International financial reporting standards.

– Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.

– Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and other accounting software such as Sage Pastel.

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

– Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

 Benefits:

– Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

– Comprehensive health insurance benefits after probation period.

– Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

– A supportive and collaborative work environment.

– Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Accountant with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics and are ready to contribute your skills to a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant certifications to [email protected]

 

Relationship Manager – New Business

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting a thorough review of onboarding documentations (Due diligence documents, source of wealth and funds documents and assessing the proposed structure in terms of regulatory requirements).
  • Actively liaising with the Risk & Compliance team and clients/ intermediaries to attend to queries raised on the proposed structures.
  • Liaising with Accuro in-house Legal team with respect to drafting of Trust Deeds and other trust documents required for set ups.
  • Arranging for and attending meetings with Legal team and prospective clients to attend to queries raised on Trust Deeds and other trust documents.
  • Prepare and finalise internal onboarding documentations and presenting same to the onboarding committee members for approval. If need be, conduct physical New Business meetings with the committee members to discuss complex structures.
  • Setting up of structures (trusts, authorised companies, GBL companies, domestic companies).
  • Review of incorporation documents to be submitted to local authorities (ROC & FSC) and liaising with ROC & FSC up until the companies are incorporated.
  • Continuously planning NB work in an efficient manner in order to meet the yearly NB budgeted figures.
  • Conducting final reviews of all transfer cases.
  • Overseeing all administrative matters in relation to new set-ups and transfer cases.
  • Consistently working on improving internal processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • At least 7 years of experience in a management company, preferably in a senior position level.
  • At least a university degree holder in related field and a sound knowledge of compliance.
  • Knowledgeable about verifying CDDs, use Worldcheck and conduct source of wealth/ funds verification.
  • Must have experience in dealing with clients, intermediaries and local authorities (ROC & FSC). It is non-negotiable to deliver a seamless service to clients and most importantly to intermediaries.

Skills Required:

  • Must be able to work efficiently and most importantly, independently.
  • Must adopt a methodological approach, given the volume of work.
  • Attention to details.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be familiar with CBRIS and FSC’s online platforms.
  • Must be an avid learner, solution driven, adapt rapidly and positively to changes in the work processes.

If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please do contact us directly: [email protected] and visit our website Accuro.com to learn more about us.

Associate Manager

Job Purpose Summary: Corporate Services, Associate Manager

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to lead a team of Administrators in the delivery of client work. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, the candidate will also gain insight and experience into how to manage a fast-growing, entrepreneurial service line.

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties

  • Lead, supervise and support the Corporate Administration Team in the provision of administrative services to a broad portfolio of international clients.
  • Ensure that a high standard of service is provided to clients.
  • Train and develop team members to continually improve their performance. Supervise the team members to ensure they always comply with statutory regulation and company’s policy and procedures.
  • Promote positive attitude and develop team spirit.
  • Impart technical expertise to the team.
  • Plan the work of the team and help them to ensure deliverables are timely and processes are efficient.
  • Review, re-design and implement together with the Head of Corporate Services a proper planning and monitoring process to ensure that all regulatory deadlines are met.
  • Inculcate a proactive culture as problem solver by liaising with clients in order to resolve outstanding matters in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Ensure requests from the Corporate Accounting team on clients’ accounts related matters are attended on a timely basis.
  • Timely update of internal reports and prompt escalation of issues to Head of Department.
  • Ensure a high level of client service to maintain client satisfaction.
  • Monitoring of billing process to ensure billing targets are met.
  • Ensure the team meets the relevant KPIs and targets.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements for optimum productivity and premium quality delivery while focusing on a client centric culture.
  • Any other ad-hoc administration functions, as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Skills and Competencies

  • Degree in Law and Management and/or equivalent professional qualification, ICSA
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory level, within a Management Company
  • Strong and extensive knowledge of the industry legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills, including spoken and written English, and ability to work across all levels.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and with information technology in general.
  • Client service focused, entrepreneurial and commercial thinker.

Training

Training will be provided to comply with ongoing professional development and regulatory requirements as a minimum.

Remuneration

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications

Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Please submit applications not later than 15 October 2023 to the HR Manager at [email protected].

Senior Associate- Report Developer

Job Description & Summary
Candidates for this role, ideally match the skills below:

– Dashboard and data visualisation development experience with one or more of the following BI tools: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SQL and SQL Reporting Services;

– Data cleansing, data wrangling, and management of datasets using Excel and/or SQL or tools like Alteryx;

– Design, Develop and Support ETL processes;

– Design, develop, test, and deploy database scripts and perform detailed analytics;

– Work with Microsoft Server environments; Work with Microsoft SQL server and Azure cloud; transact SQL and stored procedures;

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team under minimal supervision;

– Be self-driven to ensure responsiveness and resolution time targets are met;

– Build and maintain an internal and external network;

– Excellent time management, decision-making, problem-solving, presentation, documentation skills;

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with technical and business;

– Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms;

– Strong analytical skills and troubleshooting skills;

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If this resonates with you, read our exciting job description.

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Report Developer to join our Technology Consulting practice. Our role is to help our clients automate their business processes using various databases and reporting platforms. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies, and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

The Report Developer will be responsible for the development of stored procedures and design of reports to ensure the operational efficiency of all database solutions supported by PwC.

If you’re successful, you’ll undertake engagements locally and globally which could include a combination of but not limited to:

  • Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling way ideally, consulting or presentation experience;
  • Analyse the data to identify trends and share insights;
  • Chart creation and data documentation explaining algorithms, parameters, models, and relations;
  • Communicate with customers to define requirements, analyse data and identify KPIs;
  • Convert business requirements into technical specifications and decide timeline to accomplish;
  • Coordinate efforts across multiple technical teams and their supported services, especially translating business demands into prioritised initiatives to fill business requirements across services and/or projects;
  • Create relationships between data and develop tabular and other multidimensional data models;
  • Prepare or coordinate complex written and verbal materials;
  • Proactively identify and troubleshoot databases performance issues, review execution plans, develop and tune complex T-SQL and/or PL/SQL code;
  • Take ownership and follow up on projects assigned;
  • Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct;
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

  • At least 2-5 years of experience in the database field;
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science/ Computer Application/Software Engineering/Information Systems/Information and Communication Technology;
  • Certifications such as Microsoft and database oriented will be an advantage;
  • knowledge of DataWarehouse/BI is a plus.

Experience in:

  • Working with a large volume of data in the given tool;
  • Understanding the data structures, difference between Joins / Blending, filters, Row-level security implementation, reporting basics, advanced visualisations, parameters, sets, extracts, Incremental refreshes, Row-level, and table calculations;
  • Understanding of ETL process, SQL, a good grasp of relational and analytical database management.

Senior Executive

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with maintaining proper records in accordance with internal and legal requirements.
  • Convene meetings of directors/shareholders, prepare Board papers with high quality of deliverables.
  • Verify minutes drafted by team members.
  • Ensure that final deliverables to client are 100% correct in terms of quality and accuracy.
  • Develop full awareness of individual clients and their requirements.
  • Completion and follow-up of Certification, Notarisation, Apostillation, Consularisation of documents on a timely basis.
  • Maintain bank accounts, including bank account opening, initiate transfers and liaising with the bank.
  • Ensuring that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner including monitoring tasks.
  • Deal with tax issues, queries from MRA, clients and other authorities.
  • Effect statutory filings with FSC, ROC and other statutory bodies.
  • Effect customer due diligence (CDD) as per AML Code and maintain an updated list of CDD for all companies.
  • Coordinate work of team members effectively.

Skills / Experience

  • 4+ years of working experience in the Global Business Sector or an audit firm would be an advantage.
  • Holds a degree or has completed/ substantially completed a professional ACA / ACCA / ICSA or equivalent qualification.
  • Demonstrate a client service mindset when servicing the client.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel).
  • Good written and spoken communications skills.
  • Able to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Goal-oriented and an organized team player.
  • Quick learner and able to adapt in different work environment.
  • Well organised and a track record of working to tight deadlines.
  • Able to work under pressure

Legal and Compliance Manager

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to the board and senior management team regarding potential legal risks and liability
  • Lead the compliance department as it manages both Trident and its clients’ compliance risk
  • Ensure development and maintenance of policies and procedures that comply with all relevant and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as industry best practices
  • Monitor developments in the local regulatory landscape and suggest implementation plans to address those developments
  • Review, update and maintain service contracts and precedents to reflect amendments to legislation and industry best practices
  • Proactively look for solutions and better practices to mitigate risks
  • Deal with external parties such as regulators and attorneys
  • Coordinate and drive the file review process (including customer due diligence review) of complex structures and assist in selecting files for review based on risk assessment
  • Where relevant, act as the compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer or the deputy money laundering reporting officer for client entities and carry out duties as per local regulatory requirements, including overseeing the compliance monitoring program and preparing periodic reports to the boards of client entities
  • Design, review and update formats of compliance reports, including compliance of key performance indicators
  • Monitor implementation of anti-money laundering policies and procedures for client entities
  • Provide, at least once a year, relevant updates to the board regarding the status of, and compliance with, the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program
  • Assist the senior management team with ongoing training of employees in relation to legal matters
  • Other projects as requested by Management

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Attorney at law or equivalent qualification
  • Thorough understanding of Mauritian laws and regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of corporate, trust, fund, private equity and structured finance entities
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly motivated with the ability to lead a team to successful outcomes
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Quick learner who can adapt to different work environments
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and with information technology in general

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 applications to the HR Manager at [email protected]

Senior Fund Administrator

The Role: Senior Fund Administrator – Private Equity

The senior fund administrator will be responsible for managing a portfolio of companies with minimum assistance and carrying out day-to-day administration, including but not limited to, corporate secretarial functions and undertaking periodic risk reviews for regulators.

Duties

  • Be the lead contact for a portfolio of clients
  • Ensure all transactions relating to the clients’ affairs are executed timely and efficiently
  • Assist in set-up of closed-end funds structured as companies or limited partnerships, CIS managers
  • and/or GBL/AC SPVs
  • Conduct closings for closed-end funds and/or admittance of investors, employing customer due diligence
  • Prepare and/or review capital calls and drawdown notices, and conduct the requisite corporate actions for approval
  • Ensure all statutory registers are maintained and are up to date
  • Prepare and/or review written resolutions for the approval of transactions (including investments, restructuring, disposal of investments, etc.)
  • Prepare and/or review board packs, including arranging and attending board meetings
  • Prepare and/or review 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.
  • Coordinate and resolve all fund-related issues under guidance of the team leader and/or manager as required, including attending to client queries in a timely manner
  • Proactively resolve client matters and escalate as required
  • Coach, supervise and review client work done by assigned fund administrators
  • 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
  • Build and maintain good relationship 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 ACCA/ICSA qualified
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the global business sector
  • Sound knowledge of legal and 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
  • 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 no later than 31 October 2023 to the HR Manager at [email protected].

Fund/Corporate Services Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assist in performing the day to day transactions pertaining to the management of the clients’ affairs and ensure that same is executed in a timely manner and efficiently;

• Preparation of capital calls, distribution notices and periodic NAV statements for investors in accordance with the Fund documentation;

• Assisting on the calculation of IRR and management fees;

• Assisting on the periodic reporting to investors, for instance, capital account statements to each investor;

• Assist with the incorporation of Fund entities in Mauritius including the internal process of onboarding clients;

• Convene, prepare and attend Board Meeting and AGMs of entities;

• Prepare and draft minutes of meeting and resolutions of entities;

• Liaise with local authorities (ROC, FSC, MRA etc…), banks and auditors regarding ongoing operational, administrative and audit matters;

• Perform bank account opening and attend to periodic KYC refresher performed by the banks;

• Process payment including on online platform;

• Keeping company books and preparing periodic reports like annual Administrator’s report;

• Assisting on the preparation of monthly Management Account and annual Financial Statement;

• Ensure Accounts, Financial Statements are audited within statutory deadline;

• Ensure all VAT, PAYE, TDS and Tax Return are filed by the deadline;

• Assistance on the preparation of the annual administrator’s report, compliance report and MLRO report for Fund entities;

• Maintaining accurate records of the fund activity, corporate status and investor information and ensure that the information is up to date and client information updated on relevant internal system;

• Ensure that all companies are in compliance with relevant laws, licensing conditions, regulation and guidelines including due diligence document;

• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a university degree preferably in Accounting & Finance;

• You have between 2-3 years of relevant experience;

• You have good knowledge of regulation governing the global business sector;

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) would be an advantage;

• Listen and respond to customer request in a timely manner;

• Familiar with accounting, audit and tax compliance matter;

• You are fluent in English and French;

• Good written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills;

• Ability to check and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;

• You possess team spirit, ability to work in demanding and high pressure environment, motivation to work well as an individual and as a team , and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.

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