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International opportunity for a Senior Manager in the Financial Accounting and Advisory Services arena based in Ireland.

You will be based in Dublin but part of a 50 person team across Ireland and the UK who aim to help companies address commercial and financial reporting challenges they face, both in transition to IFRS, and in understanding and complying with financial reporting standards going forward.

This is a high profile position working with some of Ireland’s largest companies.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification

Experience/Criteria

• Minimum of 1 year practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements under IFRS
• An audit or financial advisory background
• Strong knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP and Irish company law
• Experience of relationship management at a senior level, negotiating with and influencing senior individuals, both internally and externally
• Experience of applying IAS 32, IAS 39 and IFRS 7

Main Job Function / Key requirements

• Providing advice to clients on first-time adoption of IFRS and ongoing advice on new standards, changes to standards etc
• Provide advice on structured finance type transactions involving complex financial instruments group reorganisations and asset/lease financing
• Identifying new business opportunities and working with internal contacts to convert leads and opportunities into engagements
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior finance personnel
• Promoting FAAS both internally and externally

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.

Please send applications to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

International opportunity for a Manager / Assistant Manager in the Tax environment based in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting and/or taxation qualification.

Experience/Criteria

• 2 to 3 years PQE.
• Currently working at Assistant Manager or Manager level in either Big 4/medium sized practice or industry (with some experience of taxation of financial services or in the financial services industry)

Main Job Function / Key requirements

• Demonstrate a high technical knowledge level
• Manage key client relationships with existing client portfolio.
• Develop business opportunities in order to generate growth within the firm.
• Manage financial position of client portfolio against budget.
• Supervise, mentor and motivate junior staff.

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.

Please send applications to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

An exciting International opportunity has become available for an Audit Manager (Asset Management) based in Dublin, Ireland.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience / Criteria

• 4+ years relevant management experience
• Excellent financial services experience, ideally focused on the hedge fund industry or alternatively mutual funds / banking industry
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) essential.
• US GAAP and the AICPA guide to Investment Companies advantageous
• Fluent English
• Proven track record of outstanding performance

Main Job Function

• Identify areas of risk within clients’ businesses
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
• Manage and develop multiple client relationships
• Establish strong networks
• Business development
• Manage and train team (recruit, coach, council and mentor staff)

Please note that a more detailed job specification is available for all candidates who meet the above requirements

Permanent / Contract

Permanent

Remuneration

Competitive salary and benefits package

Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

An exciting International opportunity exists for Tax Senior based in Jamaica.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience/Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, economics or a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience within a Finance and Accounting environment with exposure to corporation tax
• Professional certification e.g., CPA, ACCA, LEC, CA
• Working knowledge of current and emerging tax issues, with the ability to apply knowledge
• Working knowledge of tax laws and tax software
• General knowledge or coursework in tax law
• A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment

Main Job Function
• Develop budgets, determine resource requirements, and direct/monitor engagements
• Research complex tax theory and positions, and apply them to specific client needs
• Provide comprehensive knowledge and reviews of tax case laws and develop opinion papers.
• Determine all information required to ensure/complete accurate tax compliance products within the budget.
• Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations

Please note that a more detailed job specification is available for all candidates who meet the above requirements

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

Please send applications to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

An exciting International opportunity exists for an Assurance Manager based in Jamaica

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience/Criteria

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or any other business related subject and/or an accounting designation i.e. ACCA, CA, CGA, CPA etc.
• Approximately 5 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
• Excellent project management skills

Main Job Function

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year
• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client
• Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training.

Please note that a more detailed job specification is available for all candidates who meet the above requirements

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

Please send applications to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

An exciting International opportunity exists for an Assurance Senior Manager based in Jamaica.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Experience/Criteria

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as an accounting designation i.e. ACCA, CA, CGA, CPA etc.
• Approximately 8 years of experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
• Excellent project management skills

Main Job Function

• Develop/maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the year to communicate value and inform them of the firm’s scope of services
• Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues
• Collaborate to plan objectives and determine an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk
• Establish the expectations of the value to be delivered. Successfully monitor the engagement team against the budget, and alter if necessary.

Please note that a more detailed job specification is available for all candidates who meet the above requirements

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

Please send applications to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

We are seeking a qualified individual with prior investment industry management experience to join our client, an alternative investment company in Bermuda, as CFO. This is a newly created senior position within a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial hedge fund.

Requirements:
- A minimum of 7 years of post qualification experience in a senior financial oversight role, ideally within a hedge fund, bank or financial institution
- CA, ACA or CPA accounting designation
- Risk management experience and knowledge of compliance issues related to hedge funds
- A comprehensive understanding of a variety of complex trading strategies

Our client offers a very competitive and nearly tax-free (4.75% tax!) compensation package including full benefits.

Please send application to frank@grandcayman4u.com

We are seeking experienced Mitel Telephony Engineers who would be interested in living and working in Bermuda and/or the Cayman Islands. The successful candidates will participate in system design and pre-sales consulting, proposal design and presentation, implementation and support with a focus on Mitel telephony solutions.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

- 5+ years experience as an intermediate and/or senior IP communications engineer.
- Strong experience and ideally certification on Mitel MN3300 ICP and SX2000 systems
- In depth knowledge of VoIP design and implementation
- Experience designing, implementing, documenting, and supporting communication systems specifically in the area of Mitel VoIP.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Other relevant technology certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, Security/Firewalls) would be an asset.

Our clients offer a very competitive and income tax-free compensation package based on experience. Relocation assistance (if necessary) and health benefits will also be offered.

Please send application to frank@grandcayman4u.com

We are looking for an experienced SharePoint / .NET Developer who would be interested in putting their background to use in subtropical, low-tax Bermuda!

Applicants should have a strong SharePoint and .NET/C# development background with at least a few years of professional work experience. Strong object oriented design skills required. A degree in Computer Science and relevant IT certifications (MCTS, MCAD, MCSD etc) would be highly preferred.

This is a customer-facing / consulting role therefore excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills are required along with a customer-service oriented attitude.

This unique opportunity involves relocating to Bermuda for 2-3+ years (renewable). Due to the international move required, applicants should be highly portable, able to relocate in a relatively short timeframe, and be adaptable to new living environments.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, paid in USD equivalent and subject to only 4.75% payroll tax. Relocation assistance, health benefits and relevant work permits are also offered.

Send application to: frank@grandcayman4u.com

Financial Controller – Bilingual

We are seeking a motivated and bilingual (English/Spanish) Accountant to join our client’s financial oversight team. This role represents a unique opportunity for the right individual to get involved in a very much hands-on capacity, while stepping up to the challenges of International Group Controllership. This challenging mandate will be a great fit for a person looking to take their career to the next level with a rapidly growing international I.T. services company.

Due to the international scope of this role there could be some flexibility in the office location of this position however it is anticipated that this individual will likely be based in Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Cayman or possibly Miami.

Required experience and qualifications:

- Working Spanish (written and verbal) is a requirement.
- Post secondary degree (accounting major preferred)
- CMA/CGA/CA professional accounting designation would be preferred, candidates with equivalent education and work experience will also be considered
- A minimum of 2-3 years of professional accounting and financial reporting experience
- Industry knowledge/experience in a professional I.T. consulting or Microsoft partner environment would be an asset

Compensation will be competitive, commensurate with the level of the position and experience of the individual.

Please send application to frank@grandcayman4u.com