Hamilton Recruitment

SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER – RE/INSURANCE – BERMUDA – 10% TAX – HR303

About this opportunity

Our client’s Bermuda office is seeking a Senior Finance Manager. The Senior Finance Manager, reporting to the Group Financial Controller, will play a key role in preparing U.S. GAAP financial statements and technical accounting memos. This position will also oversee internal and external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual stand-alone and consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including board materials for the company's Bermuda entities
  • Support the monthly financial close process by preparing and reviewing reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Coordinate and review regulatory reporting requirements for the company's Bermuda entities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
  • Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts while monitoring performance metrics for the company’s Bermuda entities
  • Support the accounting and reporting of the investment portfolio, including analyzing financial results and providing insights
  • Provide support for fund reporting functions related to treasury and investment activities
  • Oversee intercompany transactions and the recharge process across the group, ensuring proper documentation and accounting
  • Supervise and review work performed by third-party service providers to ensure quality and compliance
  • Partner with the broader accounting/finance team to maintain a robust internal control environment
  • Support internal projects aimed at implementing process improvements related to accounting, reporting, and external reporting
  • Support the preparation of FASB developments, drafting technical accounting memos, interpreting accounting policies, and staying informed on trends within the (re)insurance industry
  • Assist with special projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc reporting requests as required
  • Liaise and coordinate with external auditors for audits of all the company's Bermuda entities

What you’ll need

  • An internationally recognized accounting certification (CA, CPA, or ACCA) is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
  • A minimum of eight years’ post-qualifying work experience, which should be in the (re)insurance industry, either in an accounting firm with significant (re)insurance exposure or in reinsurance accounting
  • Strong technical and practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly in reinsurance accounting
  • Experience in preparing U.S. GAAP financial statements and Bermuda regulatory reporting required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and respond to changing priorities
  • Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and organizational skills
  • Proactive, self-motivated individual capable of working autonomously and in a team environment
  • Must have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience working in WDesk (Workiva) and Clearwater Analytics is an asset
  • Working knowledge with accounting ERPs (e.g., SUN, SAP, Oracle etc.) is an asset

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

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