Senior Accounting Associate

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Accounting Associate. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, this full-time and permanent position is based in Mauritius and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Accounting Team and its’ growth.

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.

Key requirements:

• Good knowledge of funds, capital market and structured finance deals.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and relevant GAAPs in EU/ US.
• Proficiency in MS office applications (Word & Excel)
• Flexible to work across different teams.
• Analytical, well organised, and resourceful
• Have at least 2-3 years’ experience in the financial services sector
• Partly or fully qualified ACCA
• A degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent will be an advantage.

Company Benefits:

At our Mauritius office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and probation leave.

Additionally, we provide a fully sponsored Medical Scheme, Sponsored ACCA and ICSA, Study/Examination Leave, Pension Scheme, Group Personal Accident, Death & Disability Cover and an excellent job exposure and career prospects.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!