Senior Manager Corporate & Funds
Praxis is an independent, leading provider of bespoke private wealth, corporate administration and yacht services to companies, individuals and families across the world.
Our expertise and experience is driven by recruiting and retaining the brightest and best, and creating a culture that allows people to thrive. Our independence encourages an open culture where every voice is valued. We care about creating an environment that hears, supports and shares openly with all our people.
Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our approach, and we nurture an environment of openness and respect where everyone feels valued.
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Our private wealth and corporate services teams work with our clients and their advisers, delivering an efficient, informed and personal service. We operate a fast-paced and rewarding environment with opportunities to service a variety of international clients across all asset classes.
The Senior Manager – Fund and Corporate is responsible for the implementation, growth and day-to-day operation of fund administration activities.
The role is inclusive of ownership of the operational, governance and service delivery framework across the range of client types, structures and asset classes. Core strategies include fund and corporate structures across real estate, private equity, private credit, and other alternative asset classes.
This role will work alongside the existing corporate and funds teams across the Group as well as working closely with senior management and compliance teams to ensure the business operates in compliance with its authorizations while supporting scalable growth.
This is a new role and candidates should be entrepreneurial and look to own and grow these new service lines with a vision to build a team to support the business’ budgets, targets and growth ambitions.
The role also requires the candidate to act in the capacity of a registered director of Praxis in Mauritius.
The role is the senior officer in the Praxis Mauritius Office and as such also has responsibilities for the administration of the overall office and acts as the resident Director of the business.
Minimum Education and Experience
> Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
> Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent is preferred.
> Typically 8-12+ years of relevant experience in fund administration, fund accounting, alternative investments operations, or audit of close-ended fund structures.
> Strong experience with private equity, real estate, private debt, venture capital, infrastructure, or similar close-ended funds.
> Proven experience managing teams, reviewing complex deliverables, and overseeing multiple client or fund relationships.
> Strong understanding of fund structures, partnership accounting, waterfalls, capital calls, distributions, carried interest concepts, and investor reporting.
> Knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and regulatory requirements applicable to investment funds.
Required Skills
> Excellent technical knowledge of close-ended fund administration and fund accounting principles.
> Strong leadership, people management, and coaching capability.
> High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
> Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple funds and stakeholders.
> Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients and investors.
> Commercial awareness and a client service mindset.
> Experience with fund accounting platforms, investor servicing systems, and Microsoft Excel/Office tools.
> Commitment to control, governance, and continuous improvement.
Success Measures
> Consistently accurate and timely delivery of financial and investor reporting.
> Strong control environment with minimal operational errors and effective issue resolution.
> Positive client and investor feedback and high service quality.
> Well-developed team capability, engagement, and succession readiness.
> Successful execution of fund events, audits, launches, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Additional information
In addition, all our team members are expected to be committed to our core values:
> We inspire
> We listen
> We trust
> We succeed together
Praxis is the overarching brand name for Praxis Group Limited and all its subsidiary and associate companies.
Every employee must comply with the current Anti-Money Laundering legislation (refer to the group AML Manual for details) and other applicable legislation.
- Department
- Fund and Corporate Services
- Locations
- Mauritius
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Working Status
- Office Based
About Praxis Group
We are an independent, leading provider of bespoke private wealth, corporate administration and yacht services to companies, individuals and families across the world.