Job Description

Company Description
Following a merger with Estera in early 2020, Ocorian is one of the largest providers of fund, corporate and private client services in the market, recognised by our clients and the industry for exceptional client service and value and known for strong and sustained growth.
As a combined business we manage over 17,000 structures for 8000+ clients with a global footprint operating from 18 locations, scale which offers all our people great opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills and to progress their careers.

Purpose of the job
To be responsible for all the accounting needs of the UAE Office including but not limited to:
The processing of accounting records, preparation of financial statements, management accounts and any other financial reports in accordance with the designated accounting framework(s); Registration of clients for VAT, preparation, review and filing of VAT returns.
Main responsibilities

• Prepare and post bookkeeping entries required for producing financial statements and management accounts for 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.
• Prepare, review and file Vat and Corporate tax returns for clients.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and, management accounts from the accounting records of the client entities.
• Prepare and present to the relevant board/council cashflow forecasts for Foundations and Companies as when required.
• Ensure that financial statements, tax returns and other statutory returns are filed within deadlines.
• 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 as and when required.
• 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
• Assist with the budgeting process.
• Act as main accounting point of contact with key client personnel.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years trust and company administration/relevant experience.
• Suitable management experience.
• Desirable: A professional/relevant qualification to Professional Level (e.g.ACCA, ACA, Chartered Accounting qualifications).
• Possess a comprehensive understanding and strong technical knowledge of bookkeeping, tax filings, financial recording and auditing, Company Law and the tax implications of various structures.
• Meets the required standard as set by the local regulator.

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 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.

Skills Required