Dixsha Nepaul Gowry
St Jean Sur Richelieu,Québec
Summary
Experienced Certified Chartered Accountant with extensive exposure to private equity, management accounting, and audit and assurance in both junior and senior roles. I am also a bilingual communicator, adept at delivering quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Fund Accountant
Citco (Mauritius) Limited
, Mauritius
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintain the books and records of an assigned portfolio of clients while ensuring all work is 'always audit ready.'
- Independently prepare investor reports and the administrator’s report for the GP meeting.
- Support activities for audits (both internal and external), and liaise with auditors, as well as tax consultants, when required.
- Communicate with and manage client relationships, and report client-related issues to the Accounts Manager.
- Perform call-backs as necessary to authenticate clients' and investors' instructions.
- Prepare SOPs for FA teams with regard to NAV preparation and regulatory surveys.
Fund Accountant
Citco (Mauritius) Limited
, Mauritius
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepare NAV packs, supporting working papers, and schedules.
- Maintain Investran accounting and AExeo accounting software up to date.
- Prepare financial statements of SPVs and funds, and accurate management and investor reports for the Assistant Manager's review.
- Prepare and file income tax computations and returns, and complete regulatory surveys.
- Assist administrators in the preparation of board packs.
Management Accountant
Mercury Derivatives Trading Limited
, Mauritius
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepare daily, monthly, and annual financial statements, tax returns, and other financial reports while highlighting areas of concern for the business.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and perform reconciliation to ensure accurate financial reports.
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and support to the Group FC based in Mauritius, and the Group CFO based in London.
- Implement proper controls, and maintain accounting records.
- Deal with auditors, banks, consultants, and other service providers on behalf of the company.
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
, Mauritius
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Lead the preliminary audit meeting with partners, and work with managers on the audit approach, as per the PwC Audit Guide methodology.
- Provide day-to-day guidance, oversight, and regular, constructive feedback to juniors.
- Assist with the valuation of financial instruments.
- Conduct IFRS audits of the financial statements of global businesses, pension funds, and group audits.
- Ensure client Corporate Governance reports adhere to the National Code of Corporate Governance for Mauritius (2016).
- Identify control deficiencies through business process reviews of policies and procedures (purchase-to-payment, sales-to-receipt, operational maintenance), and provide recommendations based on findings in client meetings and through written reports.
- Overseas assignment in Madagascar, with exposure to financial statements prepared under the 'Plan Comptable Général' (PCG 2005).
- Application Control Review of the IT system at an automobile company.
Level 2 Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
, Mauritius
07.2018 - 06.2019
Level 1 Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
, Mauritius
07.2017 - 06.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Mauritius
Réduit, Mauritius01.2017
Higher School Certificate -
Queen Elizabeth College
Rose Hill01.2013
Skills
- NAV preparation
- Financial statement preparation and review
- Audit support
- Accounting software: AExeo accounting suite, Sungard Investran accounting, and Report Wizard
- Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, Teams
References
- Ms. Prema Joysuree - Senior Vice President at Citco (Mauritius) Limited, Ebene, Mauritius, +230 404 2600
- Mr. Yousouf M Abbas, Managing director at Helm Services Ltd, Port Louis, Mauritius, +230 59 01 9727
- Ms. Shafeenaz Molotoo, Head of advisory at Rogers Capital Tax Specialist Ltd, Port Louis, Mauritius
Certification
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Additional information
I am legally authorized to work across Canada without any visa requirements. I am open to any of in-office, remote or hybrid work arrangements.
Timeline
Senior Fund Accountant
Citco (Mauritius) Limited
01.2023 - 08.2025
Fund Accountant
Citco (Mauritius) Limited
07.2021 - 12.2022
Management Accountant
Mercury Derivatives Trading Limited
12.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2020
Level 2 Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2019
Level 1 Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
07.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Mauritius
Higher School Certificate -
Queen Elizabeth College