Sallahuddin (Den) Surfraz

Member of The Regulatory Board at ACCA
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius, MU
Languages
  • Français Full professional proficiency
  • Englais Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi/ Urdu Elementary proficiency
  • Creole Full professional proficiency

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Credentials

  • ACAMS Sanctions Compliance
    ACAMS
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
    Nov, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified fraud examiner
    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  • Sanction Compliance
    ACAMS

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Accounting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Member of The Regulatory Board
      • Nov 2021 - Present

    • Head Of Compliance
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      I am the Head of Compliance for Mauritius where I head a team of Compliance professionals that provide risk and compliance services to the banking and Trust offices based Guernsey, London, Jersey and Singapore. I am the Head of Compliance for Mauritius where I head a team of Compliance professionals that provide risk and compliance services to the banking and Trust offices based Guernsey, London, Jersey and Singapore.

    • Mauritius
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Compliance
      • Sep 2017 - May 2018

      Heading the Risk and Compliance department of the Barak Group. Ensure that the companies are in compliance with the various laws and regulations in all Jurisdictions. Ensure that the risk management framework is in place to mitigate the risks associated with the group.Prepare and revise policies and procedures applicable to the group.Provide training to staff on risk management and AML/CFT Ensure that all staff are in compliance with the Group policies and procedures. Heading the Risk and Compliance department of the Barak Group. Ensure that the companies are in compliance with the various laws and regulations in all Jurisdictions. Ensure that the risk management framework is in place to mitigate the risks associated with the group.Prepare and revise policies and procedures applicable to the group.Provide training to staff on risk management and AML/CFT Ensure that all staff are in compliance with the Group policies and procedures.

    • Cayman Islands
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global KYC/AML & Operations Control Manager
      • Jan 2016 - Sep 2017

      Citco Corporate and Trust (“Citco C&T”) provides a full range of corporate and trustee services, including the setup, management and administration of companies, trusts and foundations, accounting, banking and advisory services from more than 40 jurisdictions. As Global KYC/AML & Operations Control Manager, I am responsible to oversee the business side of the Risk and KYC/AML frame work within the Citco C&T division globally. I am also responsible to perform Risk and Control Self Assesments (RCSAs) at the offices, provide general support to the offices and do the follow up on KYC/AML, risk issues and action items. I am also responsible for the provision of training on KYC/AML, Risk etc to the offices.

    • Regulatory Compliance and Risks Manager/ MLRO
      • Sep 2008 - Dec 2015

      As a member of the second line of defence I ovesea whether the controls put in palce are being implemented properly by the first liners and I am responsible for all regulatory affairs and filings. I am in charge ofr the Mauritius, New Zealand, Belgium, UK Trusts and BVI portfolios. I am also responsible to provide training to staff in AML/CFT legislation, policies and procedures.

    • Mauritius
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Accountant/Compliance Officer/Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer
      • Jun 2007 - Sep 2008

      Main responsibilities consist in assessing the risks associated with overseas and corporate clients and to investigate and file Suspected Transaction Reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). I am also responsible of the Compliance Department. I prepare final accounts for local and overseas companies. I have acquired much experience in dealing with overseas and local clients. Main responsibilities consist in assessing the risks associated with overseas and corporate clients and to investigate and file Suspected Transaction Reports to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). I am also responsible of the Compliance Department. I prepare final accounts for local and overseas companies. I have acquired much experience in dealing with overseas and local clients.

    • Investigator/ Intelligence Officer
      • Jan 2004 - Jul 2007

      My main duties were to investigate Suspected cases of money laundering and financing of terrorism and make reports to the Assistant Director. My main duties also consisted in preparing financial profiles of persons or companies suspected to be involved in money laundering and to prepare reports to the Assistant Director and for the Financial Analyst. Carried out my researches at different government entities like the Registrar General, Registrar Of Companies, Central CSO, etc… I have obtained considerable experience in Property Law, Company Law and laws pertaining to the financial services and the Banking Act.

    • Detective Police Constable
      • Jun 1990 - Jan 2004

      Have served for more than ten years at the Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) where my main duties were to enquire into drug, fraud and smuggling cases and to write reports to suggest prosecution against suspects.Professional representationI am an elected Network Panel Member of ACCA Mauritius (2010-Present) where I sit on the CSR committee and also make proposals for events for the ACCA members and students. Have served for more than ten years at the Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) where my main duties were to enquire into drug, fraud and smuggling cases and to write reports to suggest prosecution against suspects.Professional representationI am an elected Network Panel Member of ACCA Mauritius (2010-Present) where I sit on the CSR committee and also make proposals for events for the ACCA members and students.

Education

  • ACCA
    ACCA, Accounting
    2004 - 2007
  • ACAMS
    Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - Sanctions Compliance, Sanctions Compliance
    2016 - 2016
  • Association Of Certified Fraud Examiner
    Certified Fraud Examiner, Fraud Investigation
    2010 - 2011
  • University of Mauritius
    Police Studies, Law, Investigations, Policing
    2001 - 2003
  • St Joseph College
    HSC, Economics, Accounting, French, Mathematics
    1983 - 1990
  • St Joseph College
    HSC, Économie de gestion
    1983 - 1987

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