Senior Accountant - Fund Accounting at Ocorian

, Moka, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fund accounting, Financial statement preparation, Management accounts, Bookkeeping, Reconciliations, VAT returns, Audit liaison, Team coaching, IFRS, US GAAP, Real estate accounting, Excel, Efront, Navision, ViewPoint, Value Financials

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 Provide support and assistance to the Directors, Managers and Administrators. To accurately process accounting records and prepare complex financial statements and management accounts in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s). To review the work of and coach Junior members of the team. Main Responsibilities Conduct the following within prescribed deadlines: Take responsibility for an allocated portfolio of clients Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts for more complex clients Liaise with clients to ensure efficient delivery of output and meeting client service expectations Provide support to the team on policies and processes to enable the team to work efficiently Review simple to semi-complex client deliverables to assist the Assistant Manager/Manager when required Prepare complex reconciliations (investments, cash and other reconciliations) Review bank, investment, and any other reconciliations of junior team members Review VAT returns for clients as prepared by junior members of the team. In addition, prepare VAT returns for more complex clients Provide accounting support to staff and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and, management accounts (incl. TB) from the accounting records of the complex client entities Review the work of and provide guidance to the junior members of the team whenever required. Liaise with the appointed Auditors to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables Assist the Assistant Manager / Manager and other members of management team, providing daily support as requested. Support the on-going development of the team through involvement in the coaching, training and motivation of team members with supervision and guidance from the Assistant Manager/Manager Ensuring working papers and checklist for each deliverable is prepared & kept (in cases of reviewing work) to the required Ocorian standards and/or agreed upon procedures Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks or projects as and when requested Preparing budget for client deliverables Escalating of any client matter/issue/complaint to the Assistant Manager / Manager promptly Provide accounting service to clients in various jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information on Ocorian, its clients and employees at all times to safeguard the professional reputation of Ocorian, its employees and its clients. Qualifications ACCA/ACA fully qualified and/or having first degree in accounting field or qualified by virtue of relevant experience in Finance industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience. Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience within or with exposure to the Capital Markets/Real Estate/Private Equity environment . Knowledge, skills and experience Minimum of 4- 6 years’ experience of preparing client accounts Knowledge in Real Estate accounting is an advantage Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP. Knowledge of UK GAAP and any other relevant accounting framework is an advantage Experience with Efront, Navision, ViewPoint and Value Financials is desirable Well versed in Excel, Word and Outlook Competencies Strong technical skills in accounting field Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Solid organisational skills (able to work using own initiative, control own workload and prioritise matters as appropriate) Ability to work methodically and accurately Excellent team player Can lead and coach small team Flexible, energetic and enthusiastic Ambitious to learn and be challenged Detailed oriented Committed to quality and delivering on time Effective problem solver 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. Region: MEA Jurisdiction: Mauritius

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, preparing complex financial statements, and performing detailed bookkeeping entries. They also provide guidance and review the work of junior team members while liaising with auditors to ensure timely delivery of client services.