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.