Job Description

Our client, a privately owned provider of a select range of bespoke services, focussing on personalised fiduciary and advisory services, is looking for a Local Director/Resident Director.

Job Purpose

To serve as a member of the Board of Directors, providing corporate governance oversight and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements in Mauritius.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in board meetings and contribute to key business decisions.
• Review financial statements, management reports, and board documentation.
• Oversee corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls and governance practices are maintained.
• Exercise sound judgement and fulfil directors' fiduciary duties.
• Liaise with senior management, compliance teams, and relevant stakeholders as required.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field/FCCA.
• Previous board-level or senior management experience.
• Experience in financial services, management companies, or corporate services would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of corporate governance and the Mauritian regulatory framework.

Key Competencies

• Strong judgement and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Proactive reserves the right:

• To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.
• Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.