Senior Administrator (Financial & Legal)

Our client, a leading diversified natural resources group is looking for a Senior Administrator.

Primary Purpose

• Responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient management of intercompany loans and bank accounts while maintaining strong governance and regulatory alignment across entities.
• Guiding and coaching Administration Assistant.

Essential Functions

Intercompany Loan (ICL) Reporting & Control

• Coordinated, timely and accurate reporting of ICL transactions across entities.
• Reconcile ICL balances between lending and borrowing entities to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Review and validate periodic ICL reports prior to circulation to stakeholders.
• Enhance visibility, control, and efficiency in ICL management through effective use of the Treasury Management System

ICL Documentation & Governance

• Maintain and update all ICL agreements, including renewals and key terms.
• Ensure compliance with internal treasury policies, group frameworks, and relevant legal requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Legal Teams across jurisdictions to ensure robust documentation and governance of ICL activities.

Bank Accounts & Signatories

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate repository of all bank accounts and authorized signatories.
• Process additions, removals, and mandate updates efficiently and undertake periodical reviews in accordance with SOPs.
• Strengthen signatory management controls to align with internal governance and regulatory standards.
• Manage risks associated with mandate-change turnaround times and ensure seamless process execution.
• Oversee bank account openings, maintenance, and closures in line with entity-level and group requirements.
• Coordinate with banks and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure timely submission of documentation.
• Liaise with all relevant counterparts to ensure the completion of mandate change formalities.

SOPs, Alignment & Assurance

• Develop, formalise, and continuously update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for treasury operations.
• Ensure alignment between Africa-level treasury practices and Group Treasury frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate, retrievable, and compliant documentation.
• Promote a culture of control, accountability, and operational excellence across the treasury function.

Regulatory

• Support the preparation and submission of treasury-related reports to the Bank of Mauritius, Financial Services Commission, and other relevant regulators.

Adhoc

• Perform any ad hoc tasks, analyses, or projects assigned by management in support of Treasury operations and Group objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process optimisation, and cross-functional projects as required.

Profile

Education & Certifications

• Relevant degree in Finance, Law, Management or Financial-related subject or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in industry and company administration.
• Experience of compliance will be an added advantage.
• Experience in supervising, mentoring, or training junior staff.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of banking documentation, governance, and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g Data/document management). 

Analytical & Problem solving Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial data and develop actionable insights.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French language.
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Work Ethics & Adaptability

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We reserve 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.