Senior Manager
Full-time Region: MEA Jurisdiction: Dubai
Company Description
Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
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.
Job Description
Purpose of the Job
To take responsibility for the management and development of a Client Accounting Solutions team supporting the Directors, Unit Heads and Managers of the Ocorian business lines to ensure that a professional and high quality service is provided to clients. To work with the Management team to support the growth, profitability and expansion of the business. Although this position is mapped to the Private Client service line, it is expected of you to deliver the same work for the Corporate service line
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Directors, Unit Heads and Managers with the effective management of the accounts preparation process. Work with the Unit Heads to identify and successfully implement agreed accounts preparation policies and procedures. Responsibility for the management of a Client Accounting Solutions (CAS) team to include overseeing the daily workflow, monitoring the progress of accounts preparation, and allocating ad-hoc requests and new business. Responsibility for a portfolio of primarily very complex structures and the entire accounting process. Provide technical guidance to the team, Unit Heads, Managers and Administrators. Provide comprehensive quarterly reporting on accounts status, identifying areas of delay and difficulty for resolution. Keep abreast of industry developments, in particular accounting standards and company law. Actively participate in meetings with the Unit Heads to discuss all aspects of CAS, providing feedback, and identifying action points, where applicable. Provide in-house accounts training to Directors, Managers and Administrators. Act as director / chairperson on client boards and ensure that the client sees the value of the director in and outside of board meetings;
Business Development
Responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline the accounts preparation to process more efficiently and effectively. Actively involved in ensuring portfolios are allocated efficiently according to experience and ability. Offer advice to business line meetings to improve the accounts preparation process. Responsibility for the organisation and achievement of realistic targets set by the Unit Heads, Managers and Administrators. Manage and take an active role in CAS related projects that may be required by the business.
Financial Results
Responsibility for encouraging and ensuring CAS manage and adhere to realistic budgets set by the senior time keepers. Review the chargeability of each member of CAS and take agreed remedial action. Where appropriate, monitor the timekeeping of each team member to ensure this is recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
People Management Responsibilities
Ensure that all staff appraisals are carried out constructively and within the expected timeframes. Identify and manage staff issues with the support and guidance of the Head of CAS and HR team. Assist the HR team in all matters related to staff, including pay reviews and disciplinary matters. Work with the HR team and Head of CAS to identify, interview and recruit high calibre staff. Be committed to fulfil personal CPD requirements; and to monitor and work with Head of CAS to ensure team members' CPD requirements are achieved
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Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Professional qualifications such as ICSA, ACCA or ICAEW or equivalent or a University degree in Administration, Law and Accounting or any other relevant field. Ideally a minimum of 10 years or more accounts preparation experience incorporating trust and company administration relevant experience. As a result of study and experience, possess a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of accounts preparation, accounting standards, trust administration and Jersey company law. Proven supervisory and management experience. The ability to effectively manage and motivate staff and develop a strong team environment; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; A solution driven attitude to problems; Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within corporate policies; and Strong time management, organizational and IT skills.
Additional competencies:
Hands-on approach, detailed, and outcome driven. Commercial acumen, forward thinking, curious, externally focused. Passion, reliability, combined with a ‘can do’ approach, energy and enthusiasm.
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 CLIENT 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 careers@ocorian.com.
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.
Senior Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates * Full-time
