Job Listings

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.

Company: A leading Bermuda-based financial services institution
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application To: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Managing Director you will be required to assist in the evaluation of potential investments. You will then pass your decision on to the advisors within the firm. As part of the evaluation process you will prepare discounted cash-flows, appropriate benchmarking and transactional analysis. You will also be expected to conduct appropriate due diligence and research.

Remuneration for this role will be in the range of US$75k to US$90k depending upon experience. Plus an annual bonus and suitable relocation assistance if applicable.

Requirements:

• A business degree is required.
• Up to level 1 or 2 CFA.
• Financial modeling experience.
• Prior experience in an analytical role in the securities industry.

Company: Financial Services Company
Open: Bermudians and non-Bermudians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Our client is a leading financial services company headquartered in Bermuda. They have a job vacancy for an Internal Auditor to work within a small audit team. Work will involve planning, organising and carrying out internal audit engagements to ensure compliance with the company’s internal policies and relevant regulations.

Job Description:

Duties include:

• Planning, organising, and conducting risk-based financial and operational audits
• Producing quality reports detailing risks and agreed actions
• Documenting systems and procedures
• Liaising with external auditors
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs

Requirements:

• Degree level education
• Qualified accountant or internal auditor
• Knowledge of financial services and Sarbanes-Oxley desirable
• Strong relationship management skills

Company: Fund Administrator
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Job Description:

Our client is Bermuda based fund services provider establishing a new office on the Isle of Man to add to its growing world-wide portfolio of eight offices. They require Fund Accountants and Senior Fund Accountants to join their new team. Reporting to your Account Manager key responsibilities include but are not restricted to:-

• The preparation of NAVs’s to pre-arranged deadline.
• Ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and accounted for appropriately.
• Perform appropriate reconciliation procedures on fund data.
• Effective liaison with clients and ensuring client queries are responded to on a timely basis.
• Effective liaison with the external auditors and other regulatory bodies.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by management.

Requirements for the role include:-

• Prior experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role is required for the Senior Fund Accountant role.
• An accounting qualification is an advantage.
• Above average communication skills are required both written and verbal.
• Above average interpersonal skills are a must.

The Isle of Man has a low-tax regime with the top rate of tax currently at 18%. The island also offers good travel links situated between Ireland and the UK. Appropriate relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate.

Company: Insurance and Reinsurance Underwriter
Open: Bermudians and non-Bermudians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

An exceptional job opening has arisen in the Bermuda underwriting market. Our client, a leading insurance and reinsurance underwriter, is seeking an experienced property underwriter.

Job Description:

Duties include:

• Underwriting property risks for new and existing business
• Liaising with the Claims Department in the event of a claim
• Developing broker relationships
• Management and training of a team

Requirements:

• Degree level education, progress towards a professional qualifications desirable
• A proven track record of property underwriting is essential
• Strong broker relationship skills
• Good communication, marketing, and writing skills
• Computer literate, with good knowledge of MS Office

Company: A Bermudian Dental Practice
Open: Bermudians and non-Bermudians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Our client, a well-known and large Bermudian Dental Practice, requires qualified Dental Assistants.

Job Description: The successful applicant will work closely with dentists in the care and treatment of patients’ teeth in order to provide first-class oral care.

Duties include:

• Patient charting
• Administering routine treatments
• X-rays
• Perform chair-side assistance as required

Requirements:

• A recognised professional qualification e.g. ADAA
• Friendly disposition and experience of providing excellent patient care
• A degree level education is an advantage

Company: Reinsurance Company
Open: Bermudians and non-Bermudians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@bermuda4u.com

Our client, a fast growing Bermuda-based reinsurance company require a Head of Finance. The successful candidate will play an important, pivotal role in the business and, in addition to managing the day to day operations of the finance function, will work with the board to drive the business forward.

Job Description:

Duties include:

• Preparation of management and statutory accounts
• Monitoring, measuring, and forecasting business performance
• Overseeing a small finance team
• Preparation of statutory returns
• Liaison with 3rd parties (auditors, regulators etc.)
• Implementing systems and internal controls to minimise exposure to risk

Requirements:

• Internationally recognised accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CGA etc.) plus a minimum of 8 years’ post qualification experience in a financial environment, preferably insurance or reinsurance
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
• Highly IT literate
• A proven track record in initiating and leading projects
• Strong people management skills
• Personable, approachable, and able to communicate effective with all levels of staff