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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 areCLIENT 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.

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Company Description

Asset Manager Services | Private Wealth & Corporate | Issuer Services

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

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Job Description

Purpose of the Job

As a trusted adviser and outsourced DFSA Authorised Finance Officer, you will support a portfolio of regulated and non-regulated client entities by delivering high-quality accounting, financial reporting, and outsourced finance services. You will build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and key stakeholders, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements with confidence while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and service delivery. Through your technical expertise, commercial insight, and collaborative approach, you will play a key role in driving positive client outcomes, supporting business growth, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

Main Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, auditors, banks, tax advisers, and other stakeholders, becoming a valued and reliable point of contact.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory returns, financial statements, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and other key reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor capital adequacy, liquidity, and regulatory compliance requirements, providing proactive support and guidance to clients.
• Stay ahead of regulatory and accounting developments, assessing their impact and translating technical changes into practical advice for clients and colleagues.
• Support client authorisations, licence variations, business plans, and financial projections, helping clients achieve their strategic objectives.
• Ensure statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory obligations are met to the highest standards and within agreed deadlines.
• Develop a deep understanding of each client's business structure, operations, and reporting requirements to deliver tailored and value-added solutions.
• Review financial information, reconciliations, and accounting records, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Calculate and review Net Asset Values (NAVs) in accordance with client and fund-specific requirements.
• Collaborate closely with administration teams, providing guidance and support to ensure accounting and bookkeeping activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Attend board and client meetings, presenting financial information with confidence and providing insightful advice on accounting, reporting, and regulatory matters.
• Lead, coach, and support team members, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing environment where individuals can develop and thrive.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and ownership across client portfolios and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, controls, and reporting frameworks while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and automation.
• Contribute to business growth by strengthening client relationships, supporting new business opportunities, and identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Ensure Ocorian's policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks are consistently applied and continuously improved.
• Take pride in delivering an exceptional client experience through proactive communication, high-quality service, and a commitment to excellence.

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Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent expertise through relevant professional experience.
• Experience within the financial services, accounting, Private Equity, Real Estate, or corporate sectors is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong accounting and financial reporting experience, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices.
• Excellent technical knowledge of IFRS, statutory financial statements, management accounts, bookkeeping, and financial control processes.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in accounting, financial reporting, outsourced finance, or a similar environment.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing management accounts and IFRS financial statements.
• Experience managing client relationships and overseeing a portfolio of entities, with accountability for service delivery, quality, deadlines, and commercial outcomes.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching, developing, and motivating team members to achieve their goals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with sound judgement and the confidence to take ownership while knowing when to escalate matters.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within financial services, investment funds, management companies, global business companies, or other regulated environments would be an advantage.
• Previous exposure to DFSA, FSRA, or similar regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, regulators, auditors, and colleagues at all levels.

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