Finance Officer - Asset Manager Services (DFSA & DIFC)

About the role

Ocorian's Asset Manager Services division (Private Wealth & Corporate, Issuer Services) is hiring a Finance Officer to act as a trusted adviser and outsourced DFSA Authorised Finance Officer. You will support a portfolio of regulated and non-regulated client entities with accounting, financial reporting and outsourced finance services, building relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders while ensuring compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, auditors, banks and tax advisers.
• Oversee regulatory returns, financial statements, management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor capital adequacy, liquidity and regulatory compliance, and advise clients on regulatory and accounting developments.
• Support client authorisations, licence variations, business plans and financial projections.
• Ensure statutory, tax, audit and regulatory obligations are met on time.
• Review financial information, reconciliations and accounting records, and calculate Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• Collaborate with administration teams, attend board and client meetings, and coach and lead team members.
• Improve processes, controls and reporting, strengthen client relationships and promote Ocorian's policies and risk management frameworks.

Required profile

• ACCA or ACA qualified, or equivalent expertise through professional experience.
• At least 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 a portfolio of entities, with accountability for quality, deadlines and commercial outcomes.
• People leadership experience, including coaching and developing team members.
• Previous exposure to DFSA, FSRA or similar regulatory frameworks is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong accounting and financial reporting, with excellent technical knowledge of IFRS, statutory statements, management accounts, bookkeeping and financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and globally hybrid working (details confirmed during the interview).
• 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.