Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.
With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.
Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary
- We are globally hybrid (please check the specifics for this role during interview process)
- Flexible working hours
- Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation
- Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company
- Employee recognition program and spot bonuses
Purpose of the Job:
To provide support and assistance to the Directors, Managers and Administrators in connection to the services provided by Ocorian. This will involve:
- Managing the preparation of clients' financial statements, tax returns and any other financial reports as may be required.
- Ensuring smooth running of the operation through the supervision of team other team members
Main responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for an allocated portfolio of clients.
- Ensure overall quality of bookkeeping, financial statements, management accounts and other financial reports are up to required standards at all times.
- Liaise with clients to ensure efficient delivery of output and client service expectations.
- Review bank and any other reconciliation.
- Review VAT, TDS returns and Tax Computations for clients as prepared by Senior Accountants / Accountants / Assistant Accountants / Junior Accountants.
- Ensure that financial statements, tax returns and other statutory returns are filed within deadlines.
- Review the work of, provide guidance and constructive feedback to Senior Accountants / Accountants / Assistant Accountants/ Junior Accountants.
- Liaise with the Auditors and administrators to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables.
- Communicate effectively with the Accounting team to ensure that they are aware of deadlines and expectations in terms of timing.
- Monitor and control the workload of the team.
- Ensure that Ocorian policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Be aware of risk exposure and promptly escalate issues arising to other members of the Management team.
- Take ownership of various aspects of team management, including involvement in the annual staff appraisal process as appropriate, holiday management, personal and professional development of team members.
- Oversee the work of Senior Accountants / Accountants / Assistant Accountants/ Junior Accountants and liaise with administration teams to determine and prioritise client deadlines.
- Assist with the budgeting process and monitor staff workload, chargeable hours and their comparison with budget.
- Act as main accounting point of contact with key client personnel.
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Qualifications- ACCA/ACA fully qualified or be suitably qualified by virtue of relevant experience.
- Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience with exposure to Global Businesses.
Knowledge/skills/experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience in preparing accounts, especially for companies holding a Global Business Licence.
- 2 years’ post qualification experience would be desirable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS.
- Strong IT skills. (Knowledge of Advanced Excel will be an advantage)
- Willingness to learn and master NAV, Efront systems and Value Financials software.
- Proven People Management/ Supervisory skills with minimum of 2 years of experience at Supervisory level.
Competencies:
- Strong technical skills in the relevant area.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and any other stakeholders.
- Able to work using own initiative.
- Ability to lead, motivate, listen and coach staff under supervision.
- Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A solution driven attitude to problems.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work methodically and accurately.
- Possess excellent time management skills.
- Team spirit.
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:
- We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
- We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
- We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
- We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
- We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
