Raveena Rajeswari Dasi Lutchanah Somanah

• Oversees a portfolio of corporate clients across different jurisdictions namely Africa, Europe, the Middle East, providing a wide range of management and administration services.
• Main expertise lies in restructuring, cross border mergers, strategic planning, governance and board related matters.
• Assist with take-on and administration of new and existing clients in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures, ensuring that the clients experience an efficient and professional service.
• Advise clients on governance solutions, board procedures, and related corporate matters.
• Oversee the administration of the team's portfolio of corporate clients, and ensure all client relationships and transactions are managed efficiently and to a high standard and manage a team of 8 people, including Associate Manager, Senior Officers and Officers.
• Act as a board members on various client entities and signatories to Ocorian clients' bank account.
• Effectively manage the day-to-day activities of the team to include timely and accurate processing of work, meeting transaction deadlines and cash collection.
• Support the Client Director (reporting line) on sales initiatives, fee proposals, and expansion of service offerings.
• Ensure client expectations are properly managed and valuable relationships are nurtured, so as to maximise the reputation of the business in the market and potential for new opportunities.
• Take responsibility of the management and technical support of the team under supervision.
• Set and monitor KPIs, identify training needs, coach team members to improve technical expertise and client delivery.
• Support areas of recruitment, annual appraisals, performance matters.
• Help to prepare and manage financial objectives of the team and service line.
• Ensure billings are completed in line with plan and budgets and monitor timesheets, efficiency, WIP, recoverability and debtors to achieve financial targets.
• Take responsibility and ensure smooth operational running of the team and ensure alignment with Ocorian policies, procedures and standards.

• Responsible for leading the delivery of corporate services to a portfolio of client entities, ensuring high-quality company secretarial and corporate administration support, strong governance, compliance with statutory deadlines, and efficient team performance.
• Manage the delivery of company secretarial and corporate administration services to local and international clients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure all statutory filings, corporate governance obligations, and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Prepare and/or oversee board meetings, agendas, notices, proxies, board packs, minutes, and action points, ensuring formalities are respected and records are produced on time.
• Maintain accurate corporate records and ensure the status of each client entity is properly reflected in internal systems.
• Provide leadership, guidance, training, direction, and technical support to the team and corporate administrators.
• Ensure the highest quality of service delivery in line with established standards, policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Monitor and improve operational effectiveness by identifying and recommending process, administrative, and efficiency improvements.
• Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality corporate services.
• Liaise with board members, clients, legal advisors, and relevant stakeholders regarding meetings, formalities, documentation, and ongoing corporate matters.
• Oversee client administration quality, including timely billing, account receivables monitoring, timesheet input, and maintenance of current client/company information.
• In some jurisdictions, manage a portfolio of the most complex clients and help ensure service standards remain strong across the team.
• Prepare and submit management reports covering items such as billing, collections, timesheets, performance appraisal inputs, and database administration.
• Served as a board member of client entities and provided board leadership, governance, and strategic planning decisions.
• Supported the set-up and ongoing maintenance of client entities, including maintaining company records and share transactions.
• Track workloads and allocate resources so work is balanced across team members, including planning cover during absences such as leave or sickness.
• Updated team on changes in laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting corporate services delivery, ensuring compliance and informed practice.
• Fostered a collaborative team culture by actively participating in staffing, promotions, discipline, and professional development decisions.
• Work closely with Unit Head and Business Development team to support and develop new business opportunities.

• Own the day-to-day operational rhythm of a client portfolio, including accurate time recording, invoice review before authorisation, cash collection follow-up, monitoring debtors and recoverability and adherence to policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate client data and documentation in core systems and ensure client files, logs, and records remain complete and current.
• Enforce strong housekeeping standards by ensuring same-day acknowledgement of client communications, timely circulation of board papers, prompt issuance of minutes, follow-up to closure, and prevention of backlog or missed work.
• Monitor internal controls and risk-related matters, including file reviews, bank transaction monitoring (BTM), compliance follow-ups, and administrative audit readiness.
• Apply a holistic review to transactions and ensure work output is delivered with strong quality control and governance discipline.
• Advise and take the lead on client request including complex transactions such as restructuring, mergers and acquisition, share transactions, dividend distribution, acquisition and disposal amongst others.
• Ensure client queries are handled promptly and tasks are completed within agreed timelines and service levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through regular contact, documented interactions, and proactive communication.
• Lead the end-to-end board meeting workflow, ensuring board packs are circulated ahead of meetings and minutes are released within KPI timelines.
• Proactively identify upsell, cross-sell, and new business opportunities, while acting as a positive representative of the Ocorian brand.
• Deliver service that exceeds expectations by staying close to the client, anticipating needs, and embedding strong service standards across the team.
• Manage a sub-team and drive day-to-day execution through regular task-list or team-cadence meetings.
• Provide guidance, support, and escalation handling to ensure work progresses efficiently and accurately.
• Coach and develop team members, monitor standards, and help create a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• In related Ocorian associate-manager corporate-services role, the position may also include leading officers and senior officers, reviewing work quality, tracking deadlines, and reporting team metrics to senior management.

Client & Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of corporate structures (global business companies, partnerships, SPVs, domestic companies).
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, intermediaries, and advisors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring service excellence and timely delivery.
• Attend client calls/meetings and support onboarding of new clients.

Corporate Administration

• Incorporate and set up new entities across jurisdictions.
• Maintain statutory records, registers, and company secretarial documentation.
• Prepare board packs, resolutions, minutes, and other governance documents.
• Coordinate and participate in board meetings where required.
• Ensure proper filing of statutory returns and regulatory submissions.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure full compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies (e.g., AML/CFT requirements).
• Support client due diligence (CDD/KYC) processes and periodic reviews.
• Identify and escalate risks or compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Liaise with compliance teams on regulatory updates and implementation.

Financial Coordination

• Liaise with accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Monitor invoicing, billing, and collection processes for the client portfolio.
• Assist clients with financial transactions, payments, and bank interactions where required.

Governance & Operational Support

• Ensure proper corporate governance practices are followed across all managed entities.
• Maintain accurate data within internal systems and client files.
• Assist in process improvements and implementation of operational efficiencies.

Team Contribution

• Support and mentor junior officers and administrators.
• Review work prepared by junior team members where applicable.
• Contribute to team objectives and wider departmental goals.
• Strong knowledge of corporate administration and company law as per Mauritius Companies Act 2001, a replica of UK law.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (AML, KYC, compliance).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.

• Managed a portfolio of corporate structures, including Global Business Companies (GBCs), Authorised Companies (ACs), Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), Closed-End Funds, Investment Advisors, Investment Dealers (Special Licence), SPVs, and other regulated entities.
• Served as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, directors, investment managers, investment advisors, custodians, legal advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships by delivering high-quality corporate and fund administration services in line with regulatory and client expectations.
• Coordinated the incorporation, licensing, restructuring, and ongoing administration of regulated and non-regulated entities in Mauritius.
• Assisted with the establishment and administration of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), Closed-End Funds, Investment Advisors, and Investment Dealers (Special Licence) in compliance with the requirements of the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC).
• Supported clients with regulatory applications, licence renewals, amendments, and ongoing compliance obligations under the Financial Services Act and Securities Act.
• Maintained statutory records, registers, constitutional documents, and company secretarial records for a diverse portfolio of entities.
• Prepared board packs, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, minutes, and written resolutions in accordance with corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinated board meetings, annual meetings, and corporate actions, ensuring timely implementation of decisions and resolutions.
• Managed statutory filings, annual returns, financial summaries, economic substance reporting, and regulatory submissions within prescribed deadlines.
• Liaised with fund managers, investment advisors, custodians, administrators, brokers, and other service providers to support the ongoing administration of investment structures.
• Supported the onboarding of new clients and investment structures, including KYC, customer due diligence (CDD), beneficial ownership verification, and AML/CFT reviews.
• Conducted periodic client reviews and assisted in ensuring ongoing compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identified, monitored, and escalated compliance, governance, and operational risks where necessary.
• Worked closely with compliance and risk teams to implement regulatory updates and maintain adherence to applicable legislation and FSC guidelines.
• Coordinated with accounting and fund administration teams to facilitate timely financial reporting, NAV-related deliverables, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assisted with client invoicing, billing administration, collection follow-ups, and service agreement management.
• Facilitated banking transactions, account openings, signatory updates, and interactions with local and international banking institutions.
• Ensured adherence to corporate governance best practices across all managed entities and regulated structures.
• Maintained accurate client data and records within internal administration systems and document management platforms.
• Contributed to operational efficiency initiatives through process improvements and enhancement of internal controls.
• Reviewed work prepared by junior administrators and provided technical guidance on corporate administration and regulatory matters.
• Assisted with training and mentoring junior team members to support knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Managed multiple client deliverables simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, and service excellence.

• Assisted in the administration of a portfolio of Global Business Companies (GBCs), Authorised Companies (ACs) and other corporate structures.
• Supported senior administrators in maintaining statutory records, registers, and company secretarial documentation.
• Prepared and filed corporate documents, including resolutions, minutes, annual returns, and regulatory submissions.
• Assisted with company incorporations, amendments, and corporate actions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintained accurate client records and ensured documentation was properly archived within internal systems.
• Assisted with the preparation of board packs, meeting documentation, and governance-related records.
• Liaised with clients, banks, auditors, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities on routine administrative matters.
• Supported client onboarding processes, including collection and review of KYC, CDD, and beneficial ownership documentation.
• Assisted with periodic compliance reviews and AML/CFT monitoring requirements.
• Coordinated document execution, certification, notarisation, and legalisation processes where required.
• Assisted with the opening and maintenance of bank accounts and other client administrative requests.
• Monitored statutory deadlines and supported timely completion of regulatory and compliance filings.
• Collaborated with accounting and compliance teams to obtain information required for audits, financial reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Processed client instructions and ensured timely follow-up on outstanding matters.
• Assisted in maintaining compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.
• Contributed to operational efficiency by maintaining accurate data and ensuring completion of administrative tasks within agreed deadlines.
• Developed knowledge of corporate governance, fund administration, and the Mauritian financial services regulatory framework.

• Collected and reviewed client documentation to ensure compliance with KYC and due diligence requirements.
• Maintained statutory records, registers, and client files.
• Updated client information and records within internal systems.
• Liaised with clients and service providers to address routine administrative queries and requests.
• Assisted with bank account opening documentation and administrative requests.
• Assisted senior team members with the day-to-day administration of client entities.
• Prepared basic corporate documents, including resolutions, minutes, and statutory forms.
• Supported company incorporations and managed routine corporate administration tasks.
• Filed documents with regulatory authorities and maintained filing records.
• Monitored deadlines and followed up on outstanding documentation.
• Assisted in preparing documents for board meetings and corporate actions.
• Supported the completion of annual returns and regulatory filings.
• Performed document scanning, filing, and record management activities.
• Assisted with the preparation of client correspondence and standard templates.
• Ensured all documentation was maintained in accordance with internal procedures.
• Provided administrative support to the corporate services team.
• Supported ad hoc projects and operational tasks from senior administrators.