Jobs in Accountancy & Audit

Company: Big 4 + Others
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Locations: Bermuda, Cayman and other locations worldwide including Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand

Job Description:

Several ‘Big 4’ and medium tier accountancy firms require experienced and suitable qualified Audit Seniors and Audit Managers for their Autumn 2008 intake.

Key requirements of the role are:-

• Form a key part of teams of qualified staff to complete audit assignments.
• Candidates communicate well with other team members and with senior management including partners
• Excellent people-skills are necessary to develop working relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting (UK and Canadian GAAP an advantage), technical expertise and attention to detail is required.

Requirements include:-

• An internationally recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Sarbox/IFRS an advantage.
• Candidates will need to be willing to carry out overtime and travel as required.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Office applications amongst others.

Company: Captive Manager
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

Our client, one of the largest captive management companies in the world, is urgently seeking Account Executives for their Autumn 2008 intake. The successful candidates will be responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of captive insurance companies. A central part of the roles will be the provision of the accounting and regulatory needs of the client companies including:-

• Preparing timely and accurate management financial statements.
• Prepare annual GAAP audited financial statements.
• Overseeing the year-end audit process.
• Deal with all enquiries from third-party service providers.
• Successfully manage the client relationship.
• Carry out other project work as required.

Requirements:

• An internationally recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience of UK or Canadian GAAP a distinct advantage.
• Client care is central to this role therefore effective communication skills are essential

Company: Big 4 Audit & Advisory Firm
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

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.

Company: Fund administrator for funds/hedge funds
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

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.

Company: Captive Insurance Management Company
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

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.

Company: A leading captive insurance manager
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

The candidate will be required to manage, on a day-to-day basis, a portfolio of captive insurance companies. Key duties include:-

• Preparation of management financial statements on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Preparation of GAAP audited financial statements as required.
• Liaison with regulatory authorities and auditors as required.
• Possible attendance at board meetings of the parent companies of the captive insurance companies.
• An ability to work effectively in a team structure.

Requirements:

• A professional accounting designation (ie ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Prior experience of insurance, risk management or captive insurance would be an advantage.
• A high level of self-motivation.
• A familiarity with US, UK and IFRS GAAP would also be an advantage.
• Proven IT skills and experience of Microsoft Applications.

Company: A leading outsourcing accounting services company
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

The company provides qualified accountancy personnel to many and varied companies in the Bermuda market who require accountancy services for specified periods. Therefore key attributes for this role include:-

• Flexibility and an enjoyment of different challenges.
• An ability to deal with and indeed enjoy an ever changing work environment.
• A flexible approach to work hours and locations.
• The candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to organize themselves effectively.
• The candidate must also have the ability to liaise with staff of all levels.
• Also the candidate must be able to market the company’s services effectively to existing and new clients.

Requirements:

• Preferably a business based degree and/or equivalent experience.
• A professional accounting designation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven proficiency with accounting and the major Microsoft applications.

Company: Big 4 Audit & Advisory Firm
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

Our client is seeking managers for their financial services Audit & Advisory Practices in Bermuda. The role will require the management of teams of audit staff to complete audits on insurance and/or investment clients to deadline. The successful candidate must be able to report effectively to partners and display an appropriate level of accounting expertise.

Requirements:

• An internationally recognized accounting designation (ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• 1-5 years experience in an audit supervisory role.
• Financial services experience and specifically insurance and investments.
• Proven ability to present at partner and board level.
• Knowledge of UK/US/Canadian GAAP and IFRS.
• An understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• The successful candidate must have a flexible attitude to working hours and travel.
• Familiarity with audit software and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Company: A leading captive insurance manager
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

The company is a leading provider of offshore captive management services. The successful applicant will be expected to oversee the day-to-day activities of a large portfolio of captive insurance companies through the effective management of a team of qualified accountants and clerical staff. The successful applicant will be expected to be the main point of contact for the regulatory authorities and auditors of each company. An understanding of the insurance and investment markets and the ability to advise the respective boards on these matters will be integral to this role.

Requirements:

• A professional accounting designation (ie ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• A minimum of 4 years experience in insurance/captive management.
• Knowledge of UK and US GAAP, and IFRS is essential.
• Experience of making presentations at Board level.
• Knowledge of insurance and investment accounting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience of supervising staff, both unqualified and qualified.

Company: Major Bermuda based banking institution
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

The candidate will be expected to take a lead role in the financial planning activities, financial reporting, budgetary analysis, and other general research activities in the Retail and Corporate Banking Division of the company.

Core responsibilities include:-

• Planning for and preparing quarterly and annual financial forecasts.
• Performing a review of actual performance against forecasted on a monthly basis and providing corrective action proposals.
• Review and control of Income and Expenditure items and actively provide suggestions for corrective action to VP’s and SVP’s.
• Timely preparation of required regulatory reports.
• Liaise with auditors (internal & external).
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by senior management.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, plus financial services experience.
• A Professional Accounting Qualification.
• Knowledge of bank services and products.
• Research/Presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and accounting applications.