Jobs in Accountancy/Audit

Company: Large Professional Services Company (Big 4)
Location: Bermuda
Open: Bermudians and non-Bermudians
Remuneration: US$70,000 plus benefits, relocation and bonus
Contract/Permanent: Contract
Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

Are looking for fresh start abroad? Bermuda is the 2nd largest Insurance capital in the world!

Our Client offers meaningful career growth for Senior Audit Associates in the world’s premier offshore financial centre with a competitive income-tax free salary package and a lifestyle that is unsurpassed, providing a vast array of sports from Golf to yachting and rugby!

Duties include:

• To provide audit services to a wide range of clients in the insurance and investment industries, as well as local Bermudian companies
• Deliver superior service to top-level financial services clients
• Continually develop new ways to assist these clients solve their ever increasing complex business problems in an ever increasing and changing global environment
• Taking a consultative approach to the assurance process of a client’s operations utilizing the audit methodology
• Focusing on various elements of the assurance process for top-level client operations (including but not limited to Financial Services Audit and preparation, systems reviews, risk assessments, regulatory filings and analytical procedures)
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, project management and supervisory skills

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA)
• Individuals who have recently passed or will be writing final examinations for the American CPA, the UK ACA or the South African/Canadian CA are encouraged to apply
• Comprehensive training will be provided but industry knowledge is an advantage
• 3-4 years Audit Experience
• Training with one of the Big 4 companies is preferable
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team
• Computer Literacy with various computer Audit packages and MS Office

Company: A big 4 Organization
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Remuneration: Market Related
Contract/Permanent: Permanent
Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

Are you interested in taking your career to the next level? Fancy moving to Ireland?
This Big 4 company is looking for a Senior Manager/Director - Technology, Security & Risk Services to grow the division.

Duties include:

• Delivery of IT risk services in Ireland and wider UK area.
• Specific IT risk services include ERP controls, IT security, BCP, 3rd party reporting and data analytics
• Business development within Ireland and the UK
• Manage Key Accounts, marketing and internal networking within the Risk Advisory Services community
• Management and development of service delivery personnel/teams
• Implement 3 year business plan for IT risk services
• Positioning of Dublin as leading centre for IT risk services within Ireland and UK area

Requirements:

• A recognized Tertiary qualification - such as accounting, computer science, internal audit, IT audit and information security.
• High-level of hands-on experience in IT risk services over a number of years
• Appropriate industry qualifications
• Appropriate experience in business development
• Have experience in leading an IT risk services group
• Excellent knowledge of at least one of the following sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Technology, Telecommunications or Public Sector
• Team player
• Self-starter with the ability to work on his/her own with client staff to assess and analyze current and future opportunities.
• Have a professional appearance and be confident and flexible
• Good issue assessment and resolution facilitation skills
• Excellent written and presentation skills and must have excellent client-facing skills.
• Must have full familiarity with financial/business metrics
• A strong understanding of what constitutes best practice within the sectors and business areas with which he/she is familiar
• Must have superior attention to detail
• Must have the ability to interpret and understand key customer requirements and strive to set expectations and meet them

Company: A Contracting company that specializes in the construction of luxury lodge and tourism developments
Location: Mozambique
Remuneration: USD $8000
Contract/Permanent: Permanent
Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

A leading Construction contracting company invites suitably qualified Financial Managers to apply for this exciting role within their company.

Duties include:

• Day to day management of account department staff including annual appraisal and recruitment as necessary.
• Relationship building with External financial and Internal financial stakeholders
• Financial Analysis
• Contribution to developing and implementing strategic direction for company
• Supervise preparation of AP ledger, AR ledger, Payroll ledger, Inventory ledger and order entry ledger and maintenance thereof.
• Calculate and account for depreciation of assets on a monthly basis and prepare necessary depreciation journal entries for capture in Accpac.
• Supervision of monthly bank reconciliations and checking that all control accounts are square including sales ledger, purchase ledger, IVA account, IRPS, INSS and Modelo E.
• Supervise monthly statutory returns.
• Manage company debt collection and credit control.
• Preparation of annual accounts files for auditors and oversee drafting of statutory accounts.
• Management of external accountants, auditors and other professional service providers relating to the company’s financial affairs
• Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Assist GM with effective communication/ reporting of company’s financial performance to the company stakeholder making best use of information technology.
• Oversee the finalization of annual returns by the company’s statutory accountants.
• Review bi-monthly manual cash flow plan.
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Plus much more!
• Management and development of systems and procedures to ensure integrity of accounting information and safe custody of assets, including procedures to eliminate and detect fraud or theft of company assets.
• Develop and implement daily operational financial controls at head office and on various sites, including accounting, reconciliations and payments
• Co-ordinate annual preparation of detailed financial budgets and cashflows

Requirements:

• An Accounting Qualification from a recognized Tertiary institution
• IFRS experience
• Audit experience
• Mozambican accounting experience
• Essential for the candidate to be able to Read, Write & Speak Portuguese
• Essential for the candidate to be able to Read, Write, Speak English
• Experience with Accpac Small Business Edition
• Experience in construction accounting and financial management
• Attention to detail, but also looking for a more strategic role – involved in the broader aspects of the business including IT and legal
• Computer literacy
• The aptitude to communicate at all levels i.e. financial stakeholders including accountants, bankers, lawyers and tax authorities

Company: Big 4 Company
Location: Bermuda
Open: Bermudians and Non-Bermudians
Remuneration: US$58600
Contract/Permanent: 2 Year Contract
Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

Our Client is seeking Chartered Accountants to provide audit services to a wide variety of clients in the insurance and investment industries, as well as local Bermudian companies.

Duties include:
• Superior service to top-tier financial service clients
• Constantly strive to find new ways to assist clients solve their ever increasing complex business problems in an ever evolving global environment.
• Taking a consultative approach to the assurance process of a client’s operations utilizing the audit methodology.
• F/S audit and preparation, systems reviews, risk assessment, regulatory filings and analytical procedures etc.
• Client relationship Management, project management and supervisory skills

Requirements:

• Candidates who have recently passed or will be writing final examinations for the USA CPA, the UK ACA or the South African/ Canadian CA are encouraged to apply.
• Although industry knowledge is advantageous, comprehensive training is provided.
• Audit Experience of 3 to 4 years
• It is preferably that candidates will have trained with one of the Big 4 companies
• Excellent communication skills
• A team player who is comfortable working independently

Company: Big 4 Audit Firm
Location: Cayman Islands
Open: Caymanians and non-Caymanians
Remuneration: See below
Contract/Permanent: Contract to Permanent
Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

How would you like to live in a beautiful location that is not only steeped in history but also a hotspot for night entertainment? Here you can have access to most water sports, including snorkeling among the shipwrecks, walk through the rainforests and be a few hours away from awesome city breaks in Miami and Cancun.

Our client, a big 4 firm in Cayman has an Audit Division which has a portfolio of clients that include Hedge Funds, Insurance and Structured Finance/Alternative Investments.

Career prospects are amazing, owing to the exceptional growth within the firm. Promotion is possible within a year to Assistant Manager and within another year to Manager and this prospect for progression allows for a clear path to Partner.

This firm is sociable and friendly; encouraging its staff to take part in various social and sporting events. You will find this a fantastic opportunity to make friends while taking part in events varying from golf to volleyball to treasure hunts.

Duties include:

• Audit Seniors who have the skills to work closely with managers and partners and be responsible for all aspects of the audit process, from planning through to completion.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Services experience is an advantage but not required due to extensive training that will be given.
• First class written and oral communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills to produce and review complex financial reports and proposals
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to work with clients and staff of all levels
• Strong communication
• Excellent written and oral English
• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Mature, self-motivated, well organized, hard working, enthusiastic and professional

Main Job Function:

This opportunity will allow you to gain significant practical US GAAP/SEC/SOX experience which will be supported by extensive internal training programs.

Your role will surround the day-to-day audit and other assurance related services to a variety of clients. You will provide an efficient and professional level of service to the client within the guidelines set out by the Firm

Requirements:

• Exam qualified accountant - CA, ACA or ACCA.
• University graduate
• Audit experience - ideally incorporating IFRS and US GAAP knowledge
• A strong ‘Auditor-in-charge’
• Competent Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Company: Big 4 Audit Firm
Location: British Virgin Islands
Remuneration: See below
Contract/Permanent: Contract to Permanent
Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

We are seeking motivated individuals with initiative, strong auditing and interpersonal skills to work in the boating and water sport mecca of the Caribbean. This cluster of islands provides sport enthusiasts with a tropical climate for a variety of activities including surfing as well as clear, endless oceans and trade winds to set sail to. It is conveniently situated so that other islands such as Puerto Rico are a short ferry ride away!

Our client, a big 4 firm in the British Virgin Islands, which is one of the most secure economies in the Caribbean, has an Audit Division which has a portfolio of clients including Hedge Funds, Insurance and Structured Finance/Alternative Investments.

Career prospects are unbelievable, owing to the exceptional growth within the firm. Promotion is possible within a year to Assistant Manager and within another year to Manager and there is a clear track to Partner.

You will find this a great opportunity to make friends and organized social events are encouraged.

Duties include:

• Audit Seniors who have the skills to work closely with managers and partners and be responsible for all aspects of the audit process, from planning through to completion.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Services experience is an advantage but not required due to extensive training that will be given.
• First class written and oral communication in English as well as excellent presentation skills to produce and review complex financial reports and proposals
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to work with clients and staff of all levels
• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Mature, self-motivated, well organized, hard working, enthusiastic and professional

Main Job Function:

This opportunity will allow you to gain significant practical US GAAP/SEC/SOX experience which will be supported by an extensive in-house training program.

Your role will surround the day-to-day audit and other assurance related services to a variety of clients. You will provide an efficient and professional level of service to the client within the guidelines set out by the Firm

Requirements:

• Exam qualified accountant - CA, ACA or ACCA.
• University qualification
• Experienced in Audit - ideally incorporating IFRS and US GAAP knowledge
• A strong ‘Auditor-in-charge’
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Company: Big 4 Audit Firm
Location: Bermuda
Open: Bermudians and non-Bermudians
Remuneration: See below
Contract/Permanent: Contract to Permanent
Send application to: sharon@grandcayman4u.com

Dreaming about working off-shore? Our client is seeking qualified professionals for their successful firm. This opportunity will allow you to use your skills within your chosen career while living in a beautiful location which offers an array of water and land sports, centuries-old art and culture, the unique pink beaches and is a just short flight away from the US financial capital, New York City!

Our client, a big 4 firm in Bermuda has an Audit Division which has a portfolio of clients including Hedge Funds, Insurance and Structured Finance/Alternative Investments.

Career prospects are fabulous due to the sheer phenomenal growth within the firm. Promotion is possible within a year to Assistant Manager and within another year to Manager. There is a clear track to Partner and always an opportunity for progression.

Overall, this firm is sociable and friendly. You will find this a great opportunity to make new friends – social events vary from domino tournaments to golf to treasure hunts.

Duties include:

• Audit Seniors who have the skills to work closely with managers and partners and be responsible for all aspects of the audit process, from planning through to completion.
• Meticulous
• Services experience is an advantage but not required due to extensive training that will be given.
• First class written and oral communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills to produce and review complex financial reports and proposals
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to work with clients and staff of all levels
• Strong communication
• Excellent written and oral English skills
• Extrovert
• Mature, self-motivated, well organized, hard working, enthusiastic and professional

Main Job Function:

This opportunity will allow you to gain practical US GAAP/SEC/SOX experience which will be supported by an extensive in-house training program.

Your role will surround the day-to-day audit and other assurance related services to a variety of clients. You will provide an efficient and professional level of service to the client within the guidelines set out by the Firm

Requirements:

• Exam qualified accountant - CA, ACA or ACCA.
• University graduate
• Experienced in Audit - ideally incorporating IFRS and US GAAP knowledge
• A strong ‘Auditor-in-charge’
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Company: Bank
Open: Caymanians and non-Caymanians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@grandcayman4u.com

Our client, a bank based in Grand Cayman, currently has an opening for an experienced Head of Risk Management. The successful candidate will manage the company’s internal audit function, encourage a compliance culture throughout, and recommend improvements to controls.

The company is offering a competitive salary and fantastic benefits.

Job Description:

Duties include:

• Designing, planning, and executing internal audits
• Recommending improvements to the company’s control environment
• Development of the company’s risk policies
• Promoting an awareness of risk throughout the company

Requirements:

• Proven internal/external auditing experience at a senior level
• Professional accountancy qualification
• Excellent management and analytical skills
• High level of personal integrity

Company: Investment Bank
Open: Caymanians and non-Caymanians
Closing date: Open
Send application to: jobs@grandcayman4u.com

An excellent job opportunity has arisen for an experienced fund accountant to join this leading investment bank in their office in Grand Cayman. The ideal candidate will have some experience of mutual or hedge funds.

Job Description:

Duties include:

• Calculating net asset values for a portfolio of hedge fund clients
• Liaising with auditors, brokers, investment managers etc.
• Processing payments and other transactions
• Supervision of junior staff

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant, experience in fund accounting preferred
• Degree level education
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Team player, excellent communication and analytical skills

Company: Captive Manager
Open: Caymanians and Non-Caymanians
Closing Date: Open
Send Application To: jobs@grandcayman4u.com

Job Description:

Our client, a leading provider of captive management services, has an urgent requirement for qualified accountants to act as Account Executives and Senior Account Executives in their expanding operations based in Grand Cayman. Key duties include:-

• Preparation of management financials/GAAP financials.
• Ensuring all necessary transactions in relation to the clients business are carried out and also appropriately recorded.
• Effective liaison with clients and understanding of client requirements.
• Effective liaison with third parties such as the Cayman Regulatory authorities and the auditors.
• Foreign travel to attend client meetings as required.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned by senior management.

Requirements include:

• An accounting qualification eg ACA, ACCA, CPA etc
• Prior captive insurance experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to UK and Canadian GAAP an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are a must.
• As are excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Our client will offer appropriate relocation assistance where applicable.