Accountant - Finance at Ocorian

, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Operations, ERP Knowledge, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Tax Computation, Statutory Accounts, Bank Reconciliation, Supplier Payments, Team Player, Curiosity, Multitasking, Deadline Management, Interpersonal Skills, Critical Thinking

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description 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 Job Description Purpose of the Job: The Ocorian Global Accounting team manages an increasing number of jurisdictions across the world. The team is based in Mauritius and reports into the Mauritius Finance Director. This role is in the Global Accounting team which is led by the Head of Global Accounting supported by three leaders each responsible for designated tasks and regions. The Finance Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day execution of all accounting tasks for specific region. Main responsibilities: Financial operations Create relevant vendor cards and book supplier invoices, employee expense claim forms and other payable requests as per the SLA Attend to all emails in the Global Mailbox (GMB) within 24 hours of receiving them and ensure proper filing Responsible of suppliers’ payments and handling of interbank transfers within the Group. Ensure that payments are done by the due date and that sufficient bank balance is available before initiating payments Post payment journals and perform bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliations Ensure all payments are immediately applied to relevant invoices and that there are no unapplied invoices Book periodic journal entries including payroll, tax, and provisions Perform supplier statement reconciliations Participate in the month end close process and ensure completion within the prescribed deadlines Preparation of management accounts Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis for all balances in all entities Load financial data on Tagetik and ensure all schedules reconcile Assist in ad-hoc tasks and projects Financial control, tax and treasury Ensure statutory accounts, tax returns and other filings are completed for all entities on a timely basis Ensure all tax and other statutory payments are completed on a timely basis Preparation of simple statutory accounts and financial summary Assist on local and Group audits as appropriate Collate data for the preparation of weekly cash forecast #LI-LL1 #LI-Hybrid Qualifications A degree in accounting or any equivalent qualification knowledge, skills and experience At least 2 to 5 years of experience in a finance role Ability to prepare simple statutory accounts and financial summary Ability to prepare and file tax computation and VAT computation Experience of working with external auditors. Previous audit experience preferred Strong ERP knowledge (preferably NavOne). Knowledge of Caseware is a plus Proficiency in English, both verbal and written. French is an advantage Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Analytical and Critical Thinking COMPETENCIES Ability to meet demanding deadlines and productivity requirements Ability to work autonomously, paying attention to details and meet or beat the deadlines. Good understanding of basic accounting principles. Ability to prioritise and multitask. Curious, eager to learn and to continuously improve our processes. Good interpersonal and communication skills, act as a team-player with other finance team members and as a business partner with other departments within the group. Additional Information 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.

Responsibilities

The Finance Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day execution of all accounting tasks for a specific region. This includes managing financial operations, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.