Fund Administration Manager

Fund Administration Manager Location: Grand Baie, Mauritius Reports to: Fund Administration Executive Team: Fund Accountants

A leading international investment administration firm is seeking an experienced Fund Administration Manager to oversee multi-jurisdictional fund operations across Mauritius, BVI, Cayman Islands, South Africa, and emerging jurisdictions such as Guernsey. This role is based in Grand Baie and is ideal for a seasoned fund administration professional with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proven track record in managing complex regulatory environments.

Role Overview

The Fund Administration Manager will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient operational management across all assigned funds. You will manage risk, support fund expansions, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while ensuring service excellence and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Operations Management

• Oversee daily fund administration, including NAV calculations, reconciliations, and trade settlements.

• Manage investor services such as subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and distributions.

• Coordinate with auditors, custodians, fund directors, and external service providers.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with regulations in Mauritius, BVI, Cayman Islands, and South Africa.

• Develop and implement compliance frameworks and manage all regulatory filings and audits.

• Oversee AML/KYC, FATCA/CRS, and other global reporting requirements.

• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and advise on process updates.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop fund administration staff.

• Allocate resources effectively to meet SLAs and maintain high-quality service delivery.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Identify operational risks and implement controls to mitigate them.

• Prepare management reports, investor statements, and operational analytics.

• Support fund launches, restructurings, or wind-down processes.

• Maintain ISO-aligned standards to enhance governance and transparency.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, resolving complex queries.

• Collaborate with legal teams, fund directors, and investment managers to support strategic objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business, or related field.

• Professional qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fund administration or financial services, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Experience with closed-end funds, private equity, CIS structures, fund accounting, and corporate structuring.

• Strong understanding of multi-jurisdictional compliance and AML/KYC frameworks.

• Proficiency in fund administration systems (Investran, PFS-PAXUS) and advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex operational requirements across regions.