SALMAAN CASMALLY
Port Louis
Summary
Motivated individual with a natural ability to solve accounting and financial problems. An innovative thinker with impeccable attention to detail who is also a friendly and approachable individual. I am an experienced accountant with more than 7 years of experience in the finance industry and I am ACCA affiliate. Committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity in all accounting processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Accountant (Private Equity)
Vistra Mauritius
2024.11 - 2026.02
- Review and preparation of NAV and management fee calculations.
- Review monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual management accounts.
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS or GAAP.
- Agree timelines/work with auditor for timely sign-offs of FS.
- In charge of a portfolio and work towards deadlines.
- Prepare and review capital calls, distribution, and carried interest workings.
- Prepare and review quarterly regulatory returns.
- Respond to ad hoc request as and when needed.
- Train new staffs and supervise/assist their daily tasks.
- Report KPIs to manager, handle operational call with any relevant service centers.
- Contributed to the onboarding process for Private equity deals.
- Liaise with clients to manage their expectations.
Accountant (Private Equity)
Vistra Mauritius
2023.06 - 2024.10
- Review and preparation of NAV and management fee calculations.
- Review monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual management accounts.
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS or GAAP.
- Agree timelines/work with auditor for timely sign-offs of FS.
- In charge of a portfolio and work towards deadlines.
- Prepare and review capital calls, distribution, and carried interest workings.
- Prepare and review quarterly regulatory returns.
- Respond to ad hoc request as and when needed.
- Train new staffs and supervise/assist their daily tasks.
- Report KPIs to manager, handle operational call with any relevant service centers.
- Contributed to the onboarding process for Private equity deals.
- Liaise with clients to manage their expectations.
Senior Accounting Associate (Private Equity)
Vistra Mauritius
2022.06 - 2023.05
- Preparation of NAV and management fee calculations.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS or relevant GAAP.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual management accounts.
- Work with auditors for timely sign-offs of FS.
- Prepare capital calls, distribution, and carried interest workings.
- Prepare quarterly regulatory returns.
- Respond to ad hoc request as and when needed.
- Liaise with clients to manage their expectations.
- Help new entrants settle.
Audit Assistant 2
Ernst & Young
2019.06 - 2022.05
- Planning, executing and finalization of audit assignments as per requirements of International Standards of Auditing, IFRS and local corporate laws.
- Designing appropriate audit procedures to maximize efficiency against budgeted hours.
- Testing the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-through of complex business processes.
- Maintaining and developing client relationship both written communication and face to face meetings.
- Supervising and reviewing work of junior staff to ensure high quality work to be reported to managers and partners.
- Providing on the job training and ensuring professional development of subordinate staff members.
- Extensive audit experience in the following industries: retailing, non-banking financial institution and financial services.
Fund Administrator
Aurisse International Ltd
2018.03 - 2019.06
- Scrutinising of constitutive documents and organizing same in an orderly manner under compliance supervision.
- Preparing necessary documentation and filing with relevant authorities for renewal of TRC.
- Seeking approval from FSC for change in shareholder and Ultimate Beneficial Owner.
- Preparation of bank transfers instruction and coordinating with all relevant parties to effect transfer smoothly.
- Assisting audit for GBC 1 companies and liaising with auditors and all parties involved.
- Issue invoices to clients and follow up with debtors regularly.
Education
Higher School Certificate - AS & A Level
Dr. James Burty David State Secondary School
School Certificate - (IGCSE & GCSE) O Level
Dr. James Burty David State Secondary School
ACCA -
London College of Accountancy
Skills
- Good knowledge of IFRS and relevant GAAP
- Good knowledge of investran
- Auditing procedures
- Well organised and can work within tight deadlines
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Good multitasking and task prioritisation skills
Languages
English and French.
Other Academic Achievement
- Ranked 1st in ACCA Paper - Financial Reporting
- Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM Young Investor Award)
- Internet and Computing Core Certification Programme IC3
Timeline
Senior Accountant (Private Equity)
Vistra Mauritius
2024.11 - 2026.02
Accountant (Private Equity)
Vistra Mauritius
2023.06 - 2024.10
Senior Accounting Associate (Private Equity)
Vistra Mauritius
2022.06 - 2023.05
Audit Assistant 2
Ernst & Young
2019.06 - 2022.05
Fund Administrator
Aurisse International Ltd
2018.03 - 2019.06
School Certificate - (IGCSE & GCSE) O Level
Dr. James Burty David State Secondary School
Higher School Certificate - AS & A Level
Dr. James Burty David State Secondary School
ACCA -
London College of Accountancy