Overview

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, conducting financial analysis, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role also involves collaborating with other departments to align financial goals with overall business objectives and supporting senior finance staff with ad-hoc projects and initiatives. Ultimately, the Associate Finance Officer helps to ensure the financial health and stability of the company or organization.

 

Main duties

·         Assist with the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts

·         Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support decision-making

·         Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with financial regulations

·         Assist with audits and tax filings

·         Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures

·         Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial goals align with overall business objectives

·         Support senior finance staff with ad-hoc projects and initiatives

 

Qualification, Experience and Skills

·         Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

·         1-3 years of experience in a finance-related role

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data

·         Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, QuickBooks, or SAP

·         Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial analysis

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments

·         Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting

·         Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

About Sovereign Group

SOVEREIGN GROUP

Who we are?

Sovereign is a leading independent provider of corporate, private client and retirement planning services. We currently manage over 20,000 structures for a wide variety of clients – companies, entrepreneurs, private investors or high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and their families – and have assets under administration in excess of £20 billion.

Sovereign began in Gibraltar in 1987 and has since grown into one of the largest independent corporate and trust service providers in the world. Sovereign has offices in more than 20 jurisdictions namely Gibraltar, Dubai, Guernsey, Mauritius, Malta, Hong Kong and UK and there are more than 500 staff working for the Group.

Sovereign Mauritius

Mauritius has two main entities namely Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited and Sovereign Corporate Services Limited.

Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited is a fully licensed Management Company since 2015 and provide services such as company formation and administration, trustee services, opening of bank accounts.

Sovereign Corporate Services Limited started in December 2020 with 11 staff in 2020 and is today the second largest office in the Group. It provides insourcing and back office services such as accounting, pension administration, corporate and trust administration, and compliance to other offices across the world.