Senior Client Services Associate

Key Responsibilities: Ensure that client entities remain in good standing with regards to Luxembourg. Manage the timely on-boarding of clients by performing KYC/AML checks as applicable in accordance with policies and procedures in place. Provide support and coaching to staff during peak periods and maximize their potential. Liaise with clients/front office/compliance as part of the KYC process. Maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external clients. Assist in preparing monthly statistics/KPIs for Senior Management. Comply with company policies and procedures and adherence with relevant administration procedure manuals. Participate in ad hoc projects or matters.

Relevant Experience & Skills: At least 3 years’ work experience performing AML/KYC checks/ reviews in the offshore sector. Must be able to easily grasp and comprehend AML risks and develop tailored KYC searches accordingly. Good communication and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines. Proactive and flexible with a client-oriented attitude. Excellent MS office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). Capability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines. Ability to deal with multiple tasks requested at the same time, and Ability to solve problems and work independently and as a member of a team.

Professional Qualifications: Partly/ fully qualified ICSA or a degree in Management, Law and Finance.

Client Services Associate

Key responsibilities: Responsible for Client Administration & support function related to a portfolio of clients, Ensure that client entities remain in good standing with regards to Jersey regulation, To ensure effective and efficient delivery on Cosec services, Maintain communication with clients and ensure that client deadlines are met. Understand the various services that we provide, Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Jersey market/regulations (legal, tax, accounting, reporting, market developments), Anticipate potential queries and issues, Address these queries in a timely manner by informing the responsible Client Services Manager and/or any other Vistra officer, Always adhere to internal procedures. Take initiative by proactively following up on daily matters and Be a team player and be supportive towards your colleagues.

Relevant Experience & Skills: Minimum 2 years of Client Administration experience, Good communication and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines, Proactive and flexible with a client-oriented attitude Excellent MS office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook), Ability to deal with multiple tasks requested at the same time, and Ability to solve problems and work independently and as a member of a team.

Professional Qualifications: A degree in Management, Law and Finance or a professional qualification

 

Senior Accounting Associate

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. Compliance with internal policies and procedures and adherence with relevant accounting procedure manuals.

Relevant Experience & Skills: Good knowledge of funds, capital market and structured finance deals. Sound knowledge of IFRS and relevant GAAPs in EU/ US. Have at least 2-3 years’ experience in the financial services sector. Proficiency in MS office applications (Word & Excel). Flexible to work across different teams Analytical, well organised, and resourceful.

Professional Qualifications: Partly or Fully qualified ACCA A degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent will be an advantage.

Client Services Administrator

Key Responsibilities: Vistra is recruiting a Client Services Administrator. You will be responsible for the Loan Agency Services to a portfolio of clients. The Key responsibilities will be: Provide administrative assistance to the team Prepare and execute cash payments as well as distributing payment confirmations. Prepare notifications/letters/notices and reporting Responding to queries from borrowers and lenders. Coordinating signatures of documents including agreements. Record the working hours/client in the time billing system according to the objectives set. Assist in preparing monthly statistics/KPI for Senior Management Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of UK market/regulations (legal, tax, accounting, reporting, market developments) and share your knowledge and experiences with your colleagues.

Relevant Experience & Skills: Between 4-5 years of experience with a professional services firm & Strong communication and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines. Good relationship management skills with a client service-oriented attitude. Excellent MS office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook) Ability to deal with multiple tasks requested at the same time. Attention to detail and ability to prioritise, and Ability to solve problems and work independently and as member of a team.

Professional Qualifications: Degree in Management, Law and Finance, ACCA or other related Qualifications.

Accounting Associate

Key Responsibilities: Provide annual and periodic bookkeeping and full financial for SPV clients and funds in accordance to local GAAP and IFRS. Liaise directly with auditors and internal or external clients as and when required to and resolve queries. Collate relevant data and convert into information for Central bank, Inland Revenue and Group reporting purposes on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis Maintain details of work completed and time sheets in time tracker to allow production of quarterly statistics, and rebilling data. Compliance with internal policies and procedures and adherence with relevant accounting procedure manuals.

Relevant Experience & Skills: Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance sector Awareness of financial markets and funds structure would be an advantage knowledge of IFRS. Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective working relationships with colleagues abroad Well organized, analytical, and resourceful Flexible to work across different teams.

Professional Qualifications: Partly qualified ACCA or degree in management, accounting, or finance.

Accounting Assistant

Key responsibilities: Provide annual and periodic bookkeeping and full financial for SPV clients and funds in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS. Liaise directly with auditors and internal or external clients as and when required to and resolve queries. Collate relevant data and convert into information for Central bank, Inland Revenue and Group reporting purposes on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis Maintain details of work completed and time sheets in time tracker to allow production of quarterly statistics, and rebilling data. Compliance with internal policies and procedures and adherence with relevant accounting procedure manuals.

Relevant Experience & Skills: 0-1 years’ experience in finance sector Awareness of financial markets and funds structure would be an advantage knowledge of IFRS. Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective working relationships with colleagues abroad Well organised, analytical and resourceful Flexible to work across different teams.

Professional Qualifications: Partly qualified ACCA or degree in management, accounting, or finance

Accountant

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.

Relevant Experience & Skills: Well versed with funds, capital market and structured finance deals. Sound knowledge of IFRS and relevant GAAPs in EU/ US. Have at least 3-5 years’ experience in the financial services sector Proficiency in MS office applications (Word & Excel) Flexible to work across different teams Analytical, well organized and resourceful.

Professional Qualifications: Partly or Fully qualified ACCA or A degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent will be an advantage. 

Corporate Administrator

Corporate Administrator who shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of portfolio of client entities of GBC, Authorised Companies, Trust, Foundation and Domestic companies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manage a portfolio of companies under the supervision of senior staff;

· Perform the day-to-day administration of the companies, and monitor compliance of files, according to the relevant laws of Mauritius and of our internal procedures;

· Draft and prepare minutes of meeting, resolutions, prepare board packs;

· Attend clients’ payments requests

· Prepare and file statutory documents with the relevant authorities;

· Liaise with external parties such as regulatory bodies, banks and auditors, as well as with clients.

· Any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

 

Qualification

· Degree Holder in Management or Finance or ICSA or any other relevant field;

· At least 2-3 years working experience in a Management Company as administrator;

· Good communication skills, spoken and written (English & French)

Others

· Ability to work in a team and in a dynamic environment

· Able to meet tight deadlines

· Be well versed with the MRA Rules, Companies Act, Financial Services Commission Guidelines, Trust Act and other related Acts and Regulations.

· Knowledge on AML CF

Administrator, Trust & Corporate

Job Description: 

Our Mauritius office is seeking an Administrator to join the Trust & Corporate team on a permanent basis. The purpose of the role is to deliver excellent client administration to a portfolio of trust and company structures and to support the team as required. The job holder will liaise closely with the Trust team, clients and intermediaries. The role encompasses all aspects of administering a portfolio of company and trust structures. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 years’ experience in a similar client facing role, at a Trust Company or Management Company, plus hold or being working towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g. STEP, ICSA).

Corporate and Trust Administrator

Job duties and responsibilities: 

  • Daily management and administration of global business companies
  • Carry out due diligence exercise as per established procedures and manuals
  • Adopting a culture of compliance and have good ethic
  • Involve in the AML/CFT by adhering to all the policies and procedures of the Company.
  • Provide company secretarial duties in line with prevailing legislations
  • Incorporation of companies and setting up of trusts
  • Fund administration
  • Liaise with clients, banks, FSC, ROC, SEM
  • Attend, draft and finalise minutes for board / shareholders meetings
  • Maintain statutory books and records of companies and trusts
  • Keep up to date with corporate and regulatory requirements
  • Carrying out regular due diligence exercise on clients
  • Undertake ad-hoc tasks, carry out duties including projects
  • To some extent, oversee the daily operations and administration of the company`s clients’ portfolio
  • Coordinate administration aspect of the portfolio of client by dealing with statutory, banking correspondence, legal, fiduciary, company secretarial and regulatory obligations
  • Ensure all businesses are conducted in accordance with the internal policies and procedures, guidelines and expectations of the local regulator by carrying out due diligence and ongoing compliance
  • Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial statements
  • Ad hoc projects as and when necessary

Education:       

  • A university degree either in Law, Management, Finance, Accounting
  • Studying towards ICSA qualification will be a definite advantage 

Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral in English and French
  • Dynamic, committed and proactive
  • Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
  • Ability to work in organized and systematic manner
  • Punctual, portrays a positive attitude and flexible
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