Hamilton Recruitment

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – COMPOSITE RE/INSURANCE – BERMUDA – ONLY 10% TAX – HR307

About this opportunity

CFO appointment at a Class 4 reinsurance company, suited to a commercially orientated senior finance individual able to operate at Board level as right-hand person to the CEO. This position of Chief Financial Officer will be based in Bermuda and involve responsibility for taking a leadership role in the company’s Finance function.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Financial reporting and submissions of returns to the Bermuda Monetary Authority
  • Review of new Re/Insurance deals and other material transactions
  • Engagement with senior stakeholders in relation to external financial reporting under US GAAP
  • Lead the relationship with the external auditors, managing the annual external audit and quarterly interim reviews
  • Your direct reports will be minimal, freeing you up to support and partner with the CEO
  • Play an integral part in the future growth of the business as a whole
  • Risk, marketing and operational areas

What you’ll need

  • You must have an ACA/CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation
  • At least 10+ years’ of experience working in the reinsurance sector with familiarity of Bermuda regulatory requirements
  • Strong knowledge base and effective research skills related to technical accounting and reporting issues, including proficiency with US GAAP
  • Strong financial acumen with ability to interact with regulators on a regular basis
  • Ability to lead and inspire other members of the team
  • High degree of initiative, dependable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Interact effectively across different levels and functional areas of the company
  • Able to communicate and express ideas both clearly and concisely

How to apply

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