Finance Manager - Ogier Global

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Jersey

Description

With several major industry awards secured this year, over 1,300 people across 13 jurisdictions, and the fastest growth we have ever experienced, Ogier is establishing itself as an innovative market leader that does things differently whilst keeping people and culture at our core.

Our dynamic Finance function is pivotal to this ongoing success, helping drive efficiency and inform effective decision-making.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to join this team within the Ogier Global group. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of financial statements, supporting group audits, and ensuring compliance with VAT, GST, and other tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare both audited and unaudited financial statements for Ogier Global entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Identify areas for improvement in the financial statement preparation process

Audit Support: Manage the external audit process, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate a smooth and timely audit for all group entities

Annual Tax Compliance: Support the annual tax compliance process for all Ogier Global entities, liaising with tax advisors and ensuring accurate and timely submissions

Indirect Tax Compliance: Review the preparation and submission of monthly and/or quarterly VAT and GST returns for group entities

Tax Projects: Participate in and support various tax-related projects, providing financial insights and expertise to ensure successful outcomes

Financial Control: Perform and review reconciliations, and underlying transactions to ensure accuracy

Regulatory Compliance: assist with the preparation of regulatory returns and statutory filings for relevant jurisdictions

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA)
• Proven experience in a finance role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of financial statements, audits, and tax compliance, including VAT and GST
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders