Hamilton Recruitment

START UP – LIFE RE/INSURANCE – BERMUDA – ONLY 10% TAX

About this opportunity

Our client, a Bermuda start-up in the Life space, seeks applications from suitably qualified accountant to cover the following responsibilities:

  • Financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP for the reinsurance business, and reporting to Group level
  • Assisting in the implementation of all aspects of the financial reporting function, including implementation of processes, tools, and systems to assess, measure, manage, monitor, and report on results
  • Working closely with the Group Finance team to ensure quarterly submissions are completed on a timely basis
  • Working closely with Internal Audit to ensure financial reporting SOX controls are designed and implemented appropriately
  • Assisting in transaction execution for new acquisitions/business, and the coordinating workstreams with legal, tax, treasury, and M&A teams
  • Assisting with the preparation and filing of statutory reports on a timely basis
  • Liaising with various stakeholder groups, both externally (auditors, administrators) and internally
  • Preparing ad-hoc analyses and presentations for senior management group, as required

What you'll need

  • Professional accounting qualification (i.e., CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA) with post-qualification experience in accounting/finance
  • Experience with financial reporting or auditing (re)insurance companies under US GAAP or IFRS
  • Experience with Dynamics, Workiva, and working in a Life reinsurance start-up environment strongly preferred
  • Results driven, highly analytical and great attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This position will be suitable for candidates who meet the role qualifications and who thrive in a performance-driven environment that emphasises employee leadership and accountability for delivering results. At times, the successful candidate may be expected to work outside normal working hours including Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays to meet business needs.

An excellent benefits package is offered, including competitive salary commensurate with ability and experience, paid relocation, work permit sponsorship and insurance benefits.

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.