SECONDMENT ACCOUNTANT - LIFE REINSURANCE START-UP - BERMUDA - 0% INCOME TAX - HR321

About this opportunity

🚀 We're looking for Bermuda-based accountants who are interested in joining our new team of Consultants for temporary contract accounting secondments with locally-based companies in the Life reinsurance sector... Learn more about contracting here

We have an exciting opportunity with a Life start-up on the Island. Responsibilities will include the following areas:

• Maintenance of the G/L for a portfolio of entities, ensuring that appropriate approvals have been obtained and that where relevant, the necessary corporate actions have taken place to authenticate accounting transactions
• Completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting procedures for assigned entities including the preparation of the reporting packages, which include bank and inter-company reconciliations, journal entries with relevant supporting documentation and a completed checklist
• Maintenance of physical/electronic accounting records and files pursuant to internal control procedures
• Assist with the review and coordination of the timely settlement of accounts payable (AP) invoices and other payment requests between different accounting teams and Treasury. Including ensuring the authenticity of invoices or payment requests and obtaining the relevant approvals before processing
• Working closely with internal audit to ensure financial reporting SOX controls are designed and implemented appropriately
• Assist provide support to the Group team during the year-end annual audit
• Liaise with various stakeholder groups, both externally (auditors, administrators) and internally
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and presentations for senior management group, as required
• Any other duties assigned

What you’ll need

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA) with 2+ years' post qualification experience in accounting/finance
• Experience with financial reporting or auditing life (re)insurance companies under US GAAP or IFRS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Results driven, highly analytical and great attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics & Workiva strongly preferred

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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