Accountancy & Audit Jobs

We are seeking a qualified Accountant to join our insurance industry client’s finance team in Bermuda.

Applicants should be eligible for or have membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bermuda and have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in the life insurance industry or an international public accounting firm. Preference is for candidates who also have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

Duties will include but may not be limited to:
- Preparation of financial statements to Canadian GAAP/IFRS standards
- Preparation of management accounts and variance analysis
- Supervision and development of accounting staff
- Maintenance of internal controls and business processes
- Preparation of statutory filings for regulators
- Communications with auditors, actuaries, and bankers as required

A competitive and nearly tax-free (maximum 5.75% payroll tax) compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate including health benefits.

Please send application to frank@bermuda4u.com

Various clients in the Middle East are seeking Arabic speaking qualified auditors for a number of roles.

Qualifications
• Qualified CA / CPA / ACCA

Experience/Criteria
• Fluent in Arabic
• A minimum of 1 year as a Manager
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office

Main Job Function
• Leading teams on audits
• Lead teams on challenging engagements, including transaction and project work
• Develop and mentor more junior members of staff

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 1 week.

Please send applications to: sharon@bermuda4u.com

Seeking candidates who wish to be considered for the 2011 intake

Qualifications
• Newly qualified accountant – CA (not negotiable)
• Financial Services / Assurance experience a big PLUS
• 3 years articles completed (at a Big 4 also a big PLUS)

Experience/Criteria
• Audit Seniors who have the skills to work closely with managers and partners and be responsible for all aspects of the audit process, from planning through to completion
• Strong organizational skills
• Services experience is an advantage but not required due to extensive training that will be given
• First class written and oral communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills to produce and review complex financial reports and proposals
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to work with clients and staff of all levels
• Strong communication
• Excellent written and oral English
• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Mature, self-motivated, well organized
• Serious about relocating to a new country

Main Job Function
• This opportunity will allow you to gain significant practical US GAAP/SEC/SOX experience which will be supported by an extensive in-house training program
• Your role will surround the day-to-day audit and other assurance related services to a variety of clients. You will provide an efficient and professional level of service to the client within the guidelines set out by the Firm

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.

Send application to: sharon@bermuda4u.com

We are seeking a CA/ACA qualified Accountant to join the Group Finance department of a leading international investment company headquartered in Bermuda. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accountant to gain international experience while advancing their career with a well recognized industry leader.

Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:
- Perform financial accounting for a portion of the group investment portfolio, including venture capital investments and complex consolidations spread across a variety of group companies, partnerships and entities.
- Production of management information on the group’s proprietary investment portfolio.
- Assist with other group controlling activities as required.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of controls, systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting and management reporting.
- Prepare regular reports for senior management and the Board.

Required experience and qualifications:
- Recognized professional accounting designation (ACA or CA)
- Experience with investment accounting, preferably within US GAAP.
- Experience in the preparation of financial statements, preferably under US GAAP.
- Prior experience interpreting legal agreements.
- Experience with investment performance calculations and presentation, including attribution analysis, is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational, analytical and interpretative skills.
- Ability to handle a diverse and varied workload, work on ad-hoc projects as required and to meet tight deadlines.
- Preference given to applicants with prior experience in an international multi-currency environment.

Our client offers an excellent working environment and an attractive, nearly tax-free compensation package including health benefits.

Please send application to frank@bermuda4u.com

We are seeking a qualified individual with prior investment industry management experience to join our client, an alternative investment company in Bermuda, as CFO. This is a newly created senior position within a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial hedge fund.

Requirements:
- A minimum of 7 years of post qualification experience in a senior financial oversight role, ideally within a hedge fund, bank or financial institution
- CA, ACA or CPA accounting designation
- Risk management experience and knowledge of compliance issues related to hedge funds
- A comprehensive understanding of a variety of complex trading strategies

Our client offers a very competitive and nearly tax-free (4.75% tax!) compensation package including full benefits.

Please send application to: frank@bermuda4u.com

Our client, a leading Bermuda-based Information Technology company, require an experienced financial controller. The successful candidate will take responsibility for accurate and timely preparation of all financial, statutory, and management accounts, and improve financial processes and procedures.

Job Description:

Duties include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow forecasts)
• Assisting the Financial Director with preparation of the annual budget
• Balance sheet reconciliations, maintenance of fixed asset register and associated schedules
• Credit control and debt collection
• Cash management and forecasting
• Preparation of annual accounts and arranging and overseeing the annual audit
• Managing and training a small accounting team

Requirements:

• A professional accounting qualification (CA, ACA)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience of US GAAP and SEC compliance
• Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office

Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

As an audit senior for a Big 4 firm you will be assigned to the audits of primarily financial services firms operating within Bermuda focused on Insurance and Investments. Key attributes for the role include:-

• Ability to communicate effectively with the client and develop a working relationship.
• An ability to work within a team and to communicate effectively with the team.
• An understanding of the accounting and disclosure issues associated with each client.
• A consciousness of deadlines and effective communication of potential issues to the client and senior management.

Requirements:

• An international accounting designation (ACA, CPA, CA or ACCA or equivalent).
• Prior audit experience is highly advantageous.
• Financial services experience, specifically in insurance and/or investments is also an advantage.
• IT proficiency with audit software and major applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of UK/US/Canadian GAAP and IFRS.

Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Our clients are providers of administration services for funds and hedge funds domiciled in Bermuda. The successful candidate will:-

• Prepare the valuation of their assigned funds on a weekly/monthly basis as applicable.
• Be responsible for accounting and reconciling their funds for review by senior management.
• Will be the main contact for auditors and regulatory authorities in relation to the funds and liaise accordingly.
• Be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Must be extremely deadline conscious and have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure assigned tasks are completed to deadline.

Requirements:

• An accounting designation is preferred (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) OR an appropriate level of experience in fund/hedge fund accounting.
• Experience of working in a deadline orientated environment.
• Above average communication skills and experience of working in a team environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and with accounting software packages.

Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

An international investment management company with an office in Bermuda is looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. The successful applicant will reporting to the Financial Controller and will be primarily responsible for the monthly management accounts, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting.

Job Description:

Duties include:

• Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Assisting with budgets and forecasts
• Reporting monthly performance against budgets
• Monthly reporting of KPIs, interpretation, and analysis

Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA)
• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of management accounts
• Good communication skills, and attention to detail
• Computer literate

Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Our client is seeking to source account executives for its expanding captive management operations in Bermuda. The successful candidate will be assigned several captive insurance companies across a variety of industries. The successful candidate will be expected to perform the accounting duties for these companies including (but not restricted to):-

• Preparing management financial statements to deadline (monthly/quarterly).
• Prepare annual GAAP audited financial statements.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities as appropriate.
• Perform and account for the accounting transactions required for each company.
• Communicate effectively with client staff.
• Prepare additional financial reports and engage in project work as requested by clients/senior management.

Requirements:

• An internationally recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Prior experience of insurance/reinsurance and/or risk management is preferred.
• Sound accounting technical knowledge and familiarity with the requirements of UK/US/Canadian GAAP and IFRS.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with IT applications and specifically Microsoft Office.

Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com