Senior Manager - Corporate Services

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. 

Purpose of the Job

To lead and manage the Client Accounting team to be an effective, efficient and profitable part of Ocorian. Working closely with the Regional Head / Managing Director, Head of Corporate Services and Business Development Director, the Senior Manager will be responsible for the operations and service standards of their area of expertise whilst creating strong profitable relationships with clients. To successfully manage and motivate the team, promoting a culture of teamwork through excellent leadership. 

Main Responsibilities

Client Portfolio Management  

• Oversee the preparation of full sets of accounts and management reports for a diverse range of clients.  
• Review unaudited financial statements and ensure they comply with the relevant financial reporting standards (e.g. SFRS, IFRS etc.)  
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing advisory on complex accounting issues, business structuring, and internal controls. Set and manage deadlines of clients in accordance with the agreed calendar defined by clients.   
• Act as bank signatory and/or internet bank approver for clients’ bank accounts (as and when required)  
• Manage and coordinate year-end audit processes for clients, liaising with external auditors to resolve technical accounting issues.  
• Lead the preparation and review of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns (Form C/C-S) and Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) filings.  
• Oversee GST reporting and ensure accurate quarterly submissions (Form 5) as well as any withholding tax submission and/or application for certificate of residence.  
• Liaising with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) regarding tax queries or audits.  
• Lead and review the preparation of the full spectrum of monthly payroll for clients. Ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, submission of CPF and statutory contributions, annual year-end tax filings for clients.  

Sales Support  

• Support the Head of Corporate Services and/or sales team in preparing and follow-up on fee proposals, supporting the onboarding of new client companies and the expansion of services.  
• Participating in meetings with prospects and/or intermediaries.  
• Support the Head of Corporate Services in achieving new business targets including identifying and implementing new business acquisition initiatives (as and when required). 

Leadership & Operations  

• Lead and mentor a team managing multiple client portfolios, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of accounting, payroll, tax compliance and statutory reporting services.  
• Oversee, guide and motivate all team members to ensure work is completed professionally, efficiently, and in line with company and client risk standards. 
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the team to ensure full awareness of deadlines, priorities and performance expectations.  
• Provide technical guidance on Singapore accounting standards, payroll and payment practices, and corporate tax matters to team members and clients.  
• Manage portfolio billings, collections and overall revenue performance to ensure financial targets are consistently achieved.  
• Oversee resources planning, including profitability/recoverability analysis, workforce utilization and supporting career development and progression within the team.  
• Lead and manage teams within the shared service office, including effective delegation, workflow monitoring, and supporting broader Group management activities.  
• Identify training needs and development opportunities to enhance team capability and performance.  
• Proactively identify issues, apply strong problem-solving skills, and implement effective solutions/work efficiency through relevant softwares.  
• Assist with certification of documents required by clients and/or financial institutions, as and when required.  
• Ensure full compliance with KYC requirements, maintaining uptodate knowledge of client businesses and effectively managing operational workloads to minimise risk to the Group. 
• Review existing processes to identify areas for improvement and contribute to the implementation of enhanced operational efficiencies. 
• Support Ocorian’s strategic objectives by contributing innovative, forwardlooking ideas that challenge existing practices and drive continuous improvement. 
• Ensure strict adherence to all Ocorian policies, procedures, and governance standards. 
• And any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role 
• Your job scope of job may be revised at the discretion of the Company according to the needs of the business.  

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• Bachelor of Accounting /ACCA professional qualification and a Chartered Accountant 
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably from a professional services firm in an Accounting/Outsourcing/Client Accounting/Audit environment. 
• Proficiency in cloud accounting softwares (e.g. Xero, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics 365). 
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, CPF, Income Tax, GST and relevant tax rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Client service focused with a commercial mindset and a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. 
• Strong technical skills in relevant area. 
• The ability to effectively manage and motivate staff. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. 
• Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within corporate policies. 
• Strong time management, organisational and IT skills. 

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 [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.