Finance
Director of Finance & Operations
About the Role
Anchor Capital Mauritius seeks an accomplished executive to lead the organisation during a period of significant growth. This role is focused on building a best-in-class financial services platform, with emphasis on operational excellence, governance, and cross-border compliance. You will work closely with the Mauritius Managing Director and the Group CFO in South Africa, with broad responsibility across finance, operations, and regulatory affairs.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Direct the finance function with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, liquidity, and cash-flow management.
- Ensure financial reconciliation across management fees, custodian transactions, and entity reporting.
- Present strategic financial insights to senior leadership.
Operations & Organisational Effectiveness
- Design and optimise operational systems and controls.
- Lead automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
- Establish robust financial and compliance controls.
- Oversee new entity setup across multiple jurisdictions.
Regulatory & Governance
- Manage FSC regulatory submissions and maintain compliance logs.
- Ensure adherence to Mauritius financial services licensing requirements.
- Maintain substance documentation and board-ready statutory records.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop finance and operations teams.
- Implement KPIs and performance structures.
- Build high-performing teams aligned with the firm's growth objectives.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- 10–15+ years of experience in financial services, asset management, or banking.
- Strong financial reporting and accounting standards knowledge.
- Experience operating in regulated financial services environments.
- Background in fund operations or multi-jurisdictional structures.
- Audit and governance framework expertise.
- Strategic, solutions-oriented mindset with strong leadership presence.
- High accuracy, analytical capability, and comfort leading organisational change.
Ready to Apply?
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Department
Finance
Type
Full-time
Location
Beau Plan Business Park, Mauritius
Seniority
Executive / Director
Reports To
Managing Director (Mauritius) & Group CFO (South Africa)