Purpose of the Job:

Ocorian is building an FP&A team out of Mauritius to support its business worldwide. The team is led by the FP&A Manager who reports into the Regional Finance Director, also based in Mauritius. The main objective is to create, deploy, and run standard planning and reporting processes across all departments and service lines.

This role will own a specific set of Financial Planning and Reporting tasks for one or several departments, in coordination with the Finance Business Partner in charge of that department and the wider Finance community. The person will be in direct contact with the operations and senior people across multiple locations & time zones.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for revenue month-end tasks, ensuring our top line is accurate and collating the commentaries from the business.
• Run the financial planning processes (Budget & Rolling Forecast) for revenues, direct costs, and overheads for a specific number of departments.
• Support the Finance Business Partners to prepare the monthly business reviews and budget packs.
• Continuous process and systems improvements to maximize accuracy and productivity.
• Requires close coordination & alignment with accounting, as well as non-financial functions.
• Perform various other financial analysis (costs, working capital, etc.).

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualifications

knowledge, skills and experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in an FP&A, Accounting or similar role
• Strong ERP knowledge (preferably NavOne)
• Strong data analytics skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly on Excel (Pivots, large database, complex formulas)

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.

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 AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

Ocorian is building a Financial Control team out of Mauritius to support its accounting teams worldwide. The team is led by a Senior Manager and reports into the Regional Finance Director, also based in Mauritius. The main objective is to create, deploy, and run standard financial controls & processes across our jurisdictions.

The Senior Finance Administrator is responsible for some financial controls & processes for several jurisdictions.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial Operations

–         Book periodic journal entries including payroll, tax and provisions

–         Participate in the month end close process and ensure completion within the prescribed deadlines

–         Preparation and review of management accounts

–         Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis for all balances in all entities

–         Proactively identify, propose and implement process improvement and automations

–         Assist in ad-hoc tasks and projects

Financial control, tax and treasury

–         Support in ensuring the financial control environment is appropriate and controls are operating as intended

–         Support in preparing statutory accounts, tax returns and other filings

–         Assist on local and Group audits as appropriate

–         Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts

–         Support with various other reports & regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with all Group accounting policies and IFRS

People

–         Provide support and training to finance administrators

–         Support continuous process improvement and global centralisation of finance operational tasks

–         Partly ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent, with at least 5 years’ experience, ideally in an internal finance function

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

–         Ability to prepare management accounts and statutory financial statements as per IFRS

–         Ability to prepare and file tax computation and VAT computation

–         Experience of working with external auditors. Previous audit experience preferred

–         Good knowledge and understanding of IFRS

–         Solid ERP knowledge (preferably NavOne). Knowledge in Caseware is a plus

–         Previous experience in a multi-jurisdictional environment would be preferable.

–         Strong computer software skills, including Excel, Visio, Word & PowerPoint.

–         Strong problem-solving skills

–         Fluent in English, French is a plus

Competencies:

–         Ability to meet demanding deadlines and productivity requirements.

–         Ability to lead project(s) to success within agreed deadlines

–         Solid understanding of accounting principles

–         Ability to prioritise and multitask

–         Ability to generate ideas and drive continuous process improvement and innovation

–         Excellent 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.

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 AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they b            may be.

· We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and              effective.

· We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

Working with an outsourced payroll provider in the main ensuring all payments are accurate and on time and that appropriate and accurate information is provided to management, tax authorities, pension providers and other external bodies, whilst supporting employee lifecycle activities.  Flexibility of working hours will be required as this role will be based in Mauritius and will support payrolls across different time zones, mainly Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working with our outsourced payroll service provider to deliver a timely, accurate payroll service, ensuring BACS payments are made and monthly payments to HMRC, pension providers and other external bodies are processed.
• Uploading data onto payroll systems in geographies where payroll is in-house.
• Ensure monthly payroll amendments including starters, leavers, contract changes, tax code changes, overtime payments etc. are implemented.
• Process transactions relating to salary sacrifice schemes, maternity and paternity leave, loans and other relevant schemes.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the payroll, identifying, investigating and resolving discrepancies in payroll records.
• Provide information to auditors as required.
• Ensure staff benefits are processed and managed.
• Complete payroll and benefits management reports, monthly payroll / tax authority reports and relevant returns, year- end returns, pension returns etc.
• Deal with enquires from employees and management as they arise ensuring a timely and accurate response.
• Administer employee life cycle end to end process activities.
• Support the HR Team with any other appropriate duties as required.

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a Payroll administrative role.
• HR Administration experience would be an advantage, however, willingness to work across the spectrum of HR lifecycle processes is essential.
• Highly numerate with a systematic approach to problem solving and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High level of PC literacy in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

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 AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be ;
• We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective ;
• We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

Responsible for the planning and preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of funds, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and the delivery of client accounting requirements are in compliance with Ocorian’s contractual obligations

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an understanding of all entities within the fund structure, the nature of their transactions and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a process to ensure the timely delivery of client accounting requirements in relation to financial reports and accounts for all entities in allocated portfolio.
• Ensure that current accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS or US GAAP) and best practice principles are applied to the accounts production process and kept current as such standards and principles develop.
• Establish reporting procedures for new funds and other entities based on fund documents and client reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to administration team to ensure that the bookkeeping arising from transactions is performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Calculate Net Asset Values in accordance with individual funds’ requirements.
• Liaise with clients and other professional advisers to agree timetables for the production of accounts.
• Attend board meetings and other client meetings to present accounts and discuss accounting related matters.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits for fund and fund related entities.
• Ensure that regulatory and statutory reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure Ocorian’s policies and procedures are used and adhered to within the accounts team and contribute to the continuing development of those policies and procedures.
• Attendance at client meetings in place of or as well as the Senior Manager, to advise the client on administrative matters and to ensure that any requests from the board are adequately adhered to
• Any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role.

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• Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent presentational, written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and planning skills including managing expectations which will include determining that which is important versus that which is urgent
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT skills
• Professionalism and ability to win the respect of clients
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels
• The drive to make continuous improvements
• Flexibility to adapt as the role develops

All our staff seek 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 AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensuring world class client service delivery

▪ Responsible for the accuracy, excellence of service and the timeliness of all services delivery within the global file review team.

▪ Build a strong service delivery relationship with each employee and foreign stakeholder and ensure that adequate and qualified staff members are always available to handle service matters and ensure the excellence of service delivery.

▪ Together with the Head of Global File Reviews, hold regular (weekly and/or) business / service meetings ensuring delivery of preagreed quality and quantity of services

▪ Act as a first point of escalation to resolve service issues and problems.

Enhancing Operational Excellence

▪ Own the global file review and data management process and be able to provide quality assurance at all times

▪ Transition the file review and data management service from abroad to Mauritius within given deadlines.

▪ Manage pro-actively the end-to-end delivery of complex global file review and remediation process, which includes:

o Manage the day-to-day operational process and planning of file review and remediation cases

o Ensure timely completion of review, remediation, sign off

o Escalation where necessary to ensure no unnecessary delays

▪ The role will drive delivery of key activities and lead coordination of processes to deliver the MI information to stakeholders and the team.

▪ Ensure that all appropriate mitigation and performance improvement measures are in place and organize all regular tasks to support the delivery route.

▪ Provide clear recommendations and reasoning solutions to help improve the process workflow and develop understanding of programme approaches and their complexities.

▪ Ensure the team gradually solves any file review and data management backlogs

People and Culture

▪ Act as a leader to motivate and coah staff members and ensure they are fully engaged in their work.

▪ Train and impart knowledge to staff members on all tasks and processes.

▪ Carry out performance appraisal and monitoring and provide feedback to staff members as and when required. and

▪ Live the values of the company and ensure that staff members.

▪ Compliance, Legal or Accounting post qualification experience
▪ Educated to degree level

Experience/Competencies

▪ Prooven experience in managing and leading high performing teams to deliver complex work to high standards
▪ Able to handle complexity without losing effectiveness
▪ Excellent communication skills
▪ Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years of experience in managing/leading a substantial team
▪ Experience in accounting/compliance activity with the passion to maintain hands on involvement in completion of tasks and leadership of teams
▪ Experience in transformations is a pre
▪ Able to use technology to drive change and process improvement
▪ Literate in Excel (vlookups, filtering, pivot tables)
▪ Strong project planning and delivery – model timelines
▪ Effective influencing skills to enable push back on demands, communicate timelines and requirements
▪ Project management and ownership

All staff are expected to embody our three core values. These values underpin everything that we do and reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.

We are AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be.

We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.

We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

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 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 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.

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 a minimum of 2 years of experience at the 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 organizational 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 AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be.

· We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.

· We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

Responsible for the planning and preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of funds, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and the delivery of client accounting requirements are in compliance with Ocorian’s contractual obligations

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an understanding of all entities in the assigned portfolio, the nature of their transactions and reporting requirements.
• Accurately account for transactions, including the calculation of accruals and receivables in line with contractual agreements.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with the team to discuss format and content of reporting and appropriate account treatment.
• Review client ledgers to ensure bookkeeping is accurate.
• Prepare accurate accounting files, with appropriate supporting documentation, in line with procedures.
• Ensure the timely delivery of client accounting reports.
• Ensure that current accounting standards and best practice principles are applied to the accounts production process and kept current as such standards and principles develop.
• Establish reporting for new entities based on set up documents and client reporting requirements.
• Assist auditors with their requests to ensure the audit runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Ensure Ocorian’s policies and procedures are used and adhered to within the accounts team and contribute to the continuing development of those policies and procedures.
•  Any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role

• Qualified accountant with 1-2 years post qualified experience.
• Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent presentational, written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and planning skills including managing expectations which will include determining that which is important versus that which is urgent Advanced Excel skills and strong IT skills
• Professionalism and ability to win the respect of clients
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels
• The drive to make continuous improvements
• Flexibility to adapt as the role develops

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 AMBITIOUS – We aim high and are always seeking new ways to delight our people and clients
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done
• We are COLLABORATIVE – We achieve more working together
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times

Purpose of the job:

To accurately process accounting records and be trained to prepare simple financial statements and management accounts in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s).

Main Responsibilities:

Conduct the following within prescribed deadlines:

–          Prepare and post final bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts

–          Prepare and post accounts payables and receivables, loans and bank transactions for the portfolio of clients assigned to the team

–          Creation or amendments of any cards for suppliers or loans.

–          Perform bank, investment and any other reconciliations

–          Provide additional bookkeeping and accounting support to Client Accounting staff and assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required               from time to time

–          Prepare simple annual financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and management accounts from the             accounting records of the client entities

–          Provide accounting service to clients in various jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group.

Other Responsibilities:

–          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.

–          Comply with all information security policies, procedures and guidelines in place at Ocorian to ensure information security.

Completing ACCA Level 2 and/or having first degree in accounting field

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience
• Ability to learn NAV, Viewpoint and Value Financials Software
• Ability to learn UK GAAP and IFRS as well as any other relevant accounting framework

Competencies:

• Excellent team player
• Strong communication skill
•  Flexible, energetic and enthusiastic
• Ambitious to learn and be challenged
• Detailed oriented
• Committed to quality and delivering on time
• Organised
• Effective problem solver

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 AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

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 the Accountant(s), Assistant Accountant(s) and/or Junior Accountant(s).

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
•   Review simple to complex client deliverables to assist the Assistant Manager / Manager when required
•   Review bank, intercompany, investment and any other reconciliations of junior team members
•  Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and, management accounts from the  accounting records of the complex client entities
•  Review the work of and provide guidance to the Accountant(s), Assistant Accountant(s) / Junior Accountant(s) 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.  This will            include but may not be limited to
•   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

Other Responsibilities:

–         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.

–         ACCA/ACA fully qualified or be suitably qualified by virtue of relevant experience

–         Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience within or with exposure to the Private clients environment is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

·        Minimum of 5 years’ experience of preparing client accounts

·        Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS. Knowledge of UK GAAP and other relevant accounting frameworks is an advantage

·        Experience with Navision, Viewpoint and ValueFinancials 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 work load and prioritise matters as appropriate)

·        Ability to work methodically and accurately

·        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

 

What We Offer

Working at Ocorian means entering a dynamic and growth-orientated company. We provide you with outstanding opportunities for your professional and personal development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with your qualifications and experience.

All our staff seek 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 AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.