Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector worldwide, employing 1000 staff across a global footprint that spans Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. We are seeking talented professionals to join our thriving, award-winning, 140-strong Mauritius Office. Client-focused and service-oriented, we only employ individuals who are professionally minded, committed and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

Fund Accounting Manager (Private Equity)

The Manager (reporting to the Head of Fund – Private Equity) will be required to manage the Fund Accounting team for our portfolio of clients on the following matters, amongst others:

• Clients’ enquiries with regards to the accounting matters under a portfolio of clients.
• Deal with regulators/service providers including FSC, MRA, ROC, banks, auditors, etc.
• Investors’ reporting.
• Financial/Management reporting of funds, preparing cash and security reconciliations, including preparation of capital call and equalisation workings in line with Constitutive documents.
• Interim accounts and statutory financial statements (including consolidation) under IFRS format and dealing with auditors and related stakeholders for timely closure of audits.
• Filing of accounts with the local authorities as per statutory requirements.
• Tax Computation and filing of quarterly and annual tax return as well as VAT and TDS return, including dealing with the MRA on tax assessments and ad-hoc tax matters.
• Surveys and information request from authorities, including FSC and MRA.
• Accounting schedule and maintenance of the accounting file.
• General ledgers under the portfolio to be up to date.
• Payment instructions for client entities in line with internal payment validation process.
• To ensure requests from Fund Administration team on client accounting related matters are attended on a timely basis.
• Coaching, supervision and review of work under portfolio.
• Timely update of internal compliance reports and prompt escalation of breaches/gaps to Head of Department.
• Recording all time spent accurately to facilitate invoicing and internal reporting.
• Maintain high level of client service to maintain client satisfaction.
• Manage the revenue generation for team taking into consideration the departmental cost.
• Oversee the requirements of the team in terms of resourcing, training and ad-hoc related matters.
• Any other ad-hoc functions, as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualifications and Skills

• Applicants should have at least a degree in Accounting field or be fully ACCA qualified.
• At least 10 years of experience in the Global Business sector, in particular private equity.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in managing a large team (more than 15 staffs).
• Ability to manage and lead a large pool of talents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good technical knowledge of IFRS
• Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines.
• Proactive, motivated, team player and flexible.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office tools and experience in Fund Accounting software [Quickbooks, Viewpoint, Paxus, Allvue].

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.