Senior Associate 1

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Senior Executive

Role Location: Ebene, Mauritius

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of a defined and varied set of client servicing deliverables for a portfolio of clients.
• Be proactive and provide prompt, excellent and professional administration services.
• Develop full awareness of individual clients, structures and their requirements.
• Liaise externally with Regulators, Banks, Auditors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all client servicing and support requests are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with relevant Policies, Procedures and Regulations.
• Maintaining proper records in accordance with internal and legal requirements.
• Convene meetings of directors/shareholders, prepare Board papers with high quality of deliverables.
• Draft and review minutes drafted by team members.
• Maintain statutory registers in accordance with Mauritius Companies Act 2001.
• Process changes in director and shareholders.
• Process distributions in accordance with the Constitution of the clients and Mauritius Companies Act 2001.
• Interaction with auditors for provision of statutory documents with respect to annual audit.
• Liaise with Board directors for execution of documents and regular updates.
• Completion and follow-up of Certification, Notarisation, Apostillation, Consularisation of documents on a timely basis.
• Attend to quarterly or annual Business Account Reviews by banks.
• Maintain bank accounts, including bank account opening, initiate transfers and liaising with the bank.
• Effect statutory filings with FSC, ROC and other statutory bodies
• Liaison with D&O/PI insurance providers on behalf of the Client.
• Effect customer due diligence (CDD) as per AML Code and maintain an updated list of CDD for all companies.
• Ensure databases and core records are kept up to date and all relevant activity and transactions within scope of role are captured in the appropriate system.
• Conduct administrative and/or client risk reviews on company structures.
• Assist in winding up of companies.
• Train junior staff and coordinate their work effectively.
• Comply with the Group’s internal control and audit standards and provide assistance for the annual audit.
• Participate in ad-hoc client servicing projects or other matters as directed.

Skills & Experiences Required:

•                 3+ years of working experience in the Global Business Sector or a Cosec role would be an advantage;
•                 Holds a degree or has completed/ substantially completed a professional ACA or ACCA or ICSA qualification or equivalent;
•                 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.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.