Corporate Services Senior Officer - Mauritius

Based in our office in Mauritius, we are looking for an experienced Accountant for our Corporate Services team. We offer a young, dynamic, and international corporate atmosphere as well as the benefit of customized training adapted to your needs throughout your career.

Job description:

• You will have the responsibility of a portfolio of clients and will act as a liaison and point of contact for matters relating to the portfolio;
• Assisting clients in implementation and administration of their structures in Mauritius;
• Taking part in the set-up of various structures ranging from open ended funds, closed-end funds structured as companies / limited partnerships, CIS Managers and GBC 1;
• Taking care of the day-to-day corporate administration and operations of the portfolio and following up with third parties, including investors and clients;
• Ensure all transactions pertaining to the management of the clients’ affairs are executed timely and efficiently;
• Conduct launches and closings for closed-end funds / admittance of investors and undertaking customer due diligence;
• Prepare capital calls / drawdown notices and having same approved by the Board / GP;
• Prepare and review written resolutions for the approval of transactions (including investments / restructuring / disposal of investment etc.);
• Prepare and review Board packs including arranging and attending Board meetings (preparation/ review of minutes and follow up on matters arising);
• Keeping company books and preparing periodic reports;
• Compliance of clients’ files with relevant Mauritius laws and internal control procedures;
• Preparing statutory financial statements and maintaining contact with auditors when applicable;
• Processing dividend payments & other payment instructions;
• Preparation and Review of NAV and sign off in accordance with set procedures;
• Prepare / process and review monthly and ad-hoc payment instructions both manually and on internet banking;
• Ensuring the portfolio complies with statutory requirements, licensing conditions and Group procedures;
• Attend to client’s query in a timely manner and ensure that the best level of service is offered to clients;
• Ensure compliance with internal systems, procedures and processes.

Your profile:

• You hold a university degree preferably in Accounting & Finance;
• You have between 4-5 years of relevant experience;
• You have good knowledge of regulators governing the global business sector;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards would be an advantage;
• You have previous experience working with private equity fund or debt fund manager;
• You are fluent in English (Knowledge of French and/or German will be considered as an asset);
• You possess team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.

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