Hamilton Recruitment

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – REINSURANCE – BERMUDA – 10% TAX – HR304

About this opportunity

Our client is a licensed reinsurance company that established within the last decade. The company specializes in underwriting property, casualty, and specialty lines of business. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of a U.S.-based holding company, which is the result of a joint venture between a specialty insurance organization and a mutual insurance provider.

Our client is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated professional for the role of Financial Controller, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer in its Bermuda office. This is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting, financial reporting, and systems processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage, coach and develop an accounting team, ensuring day-to-day operations are effectively managed and deliver high-quality output
  • Maintain a robust system of accounting records
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of internal control policies, processes, and compliance standards to mitigate risk and ensure the accuracy of the Company’s reported financial results
  • Responsibility for the quarterly financial statements and management information, including variance analysis against budget and forecast
  • Preparation of budgets and forecasts, and BMA regulatory reports
  • Oversight of the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and liaison with external auditors
  • Oversee treasury management
  • Recommend and implement improvements to systems, reporting tools, and processes
  • Other ad-hoc projects as required

What you’ll need

  • An internationally recognized accounting certification i.e. CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent
  • 7-10 years post-qualified accounting experience within the (re)insurance industry, including recent experience in a Controller-level position
  • Proven experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams
  • Deep understanding of (re)insurance accounting and investment accounting practices
  • Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business planning
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, regulatory rules, and Bermuda regulatory reporting requirements
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Advanced computer literacy skills, and proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills with an ability to work with all levels of management
  • Experience with SunSystems is an asset
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • A proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment

How to apply

  • To apply, attach your résumé or include a link to your LinkedIn profile
  • If you don't provide one of the above, we can't progress your application

For reasons of confidentiality and to ensure best match for positions, our normal practice is to submit applications to employers only after we have had a Career Consultation with candidates. In the event that you are not shortlisted for this particular vacancy, your details will be held on file and considered for other relevant opportunities.

Our clients are equal opportunity employers and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you believe you deserve an exceptional career, we’ll help make it happen.