Fund Accountant (E)

Ocorian delivers administration and compliance services for funds, corporate, capital markets and private clients.

No matter where in the world our clients' hold financial interests, or however they are structured or need to be supported, we will provide a tailored and personalised solution that is individual to their needs and fully compliant to the needs of their stakeholders, regulators and the investment itself.

We manage over 15,000 structures for 6000+ clients with a global footprint operating from 20+ locations. Our scale offers all our people great opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills and to progress their careers.

Mauritius

Mauritius provides Ocorian with a strategic location, a favourable business environment, expertise in global financial services, and a strong talent pool, making it an important jurisdiction for the Company.

Overview

We are always hiring at Ocorian due to growth in our business, and Mauritius is central to that growth.  We are hiring Fund Accountants at all levels, so whether starting out on your career path, or hoping to manage or operate at the highest levels, we will be interested in talking to you about open or upcoming roles.

Purpose of the Job

To accurately process accounting records and prepare semi-complex financial statements and management accounts in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s). 

Main Responsibilities

To conduct the following within prescribed deadlines :

• Review bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts for semi-complex and complex clients;
• Perform bank, investment and any other reconciliations;
• Prepare and Review VAT returns for clients;
• Provide accounting support 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 from the accounting records of the semi-complex and complex client entities;
• Review the work of and provide guidance to the Junior Accountant(s) and Assistant Accountant(s) whenever required;
• Liaise with the appointed Auditors to complete the audit of financial statements in accordance with defined timetables;
• Provide accounting service to clients in various jurisdictions within the Ocorian Group

• ACCA/ACA fully qualified and/or be experienced by virtue of relevant experience
• Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience within or with exposure to the Private Client/Real Estate environment is desirable
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in preparing client accounts
• Basic knowledge of IFRS. Knowledge of UK GAAP and other relevant accounting frameworks is an advantage
• Experience with Navision and eFront is desirable

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 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