Financial Accountant

About You and the Role:

This position will appeal to a well-organized and experienced individual. The position will require the individual to work on their own initiative, meet strict deadlines and work additional hours including weekends and public holidays as necessary.  

What you will be doing:                  

The main responsibilities of the position are as follows:  

• Responsible for financial reporting for Enstar Ltd and support of other Group companies including various Holding companies.
• Collating monthly salary & benefits data for intercompany expense recharges.
• Maintaining associated reconciliation schedules including intercompany reconciliations and evidence resolution of intercompany imbalances on monthly basis.
• Reviewing and maintaining Accrual register for Expense  accruals including Balance sheet reconciliation and associated control checks.
• Reviewing of invoices    paid    to    identify    items   subject    to prepayment accounting.
• Managing day-to-day PO and AP system and reviewing the accuracy of coding for all invoices transacted within Bermuda Service Company, assisting staff locally in preparing purchases orders.
• Assisting with budget setting and responsible for  Budget v Actual  reporting with associated variance analysis commentary for Bermuda Service Company.
• Responsible for accurate and timely posting  of  expenses journal items within General Ledger Issuing external   invoices   as  directed   by senior   management and acting proactively to  recover  intercompany  and external receivable balances.
• Working closely with the local Treasury team to understand short and medium-term  cash  requirements  and  minimize  the  level  of operating cash.
• Assisting Internal  and External  audit programs.
• Assisting with local government, regulatory and trade association returns in accordance with instructions using data analysis techniques  to automate where  possible and;
• Preparation of standalone financial statements where  required and Participation in project activity  to deploy more automation to the management fee,  AvB,  management  report,  and reconciliation processes.

Qualifications:

• CA, CPA, or ACCA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including responsibility for day-to-day bookkeeping and maintaining the general ledger.
• Prior experience with a computerized general ledger system required.
• Experience preparing      and     reviewing      journal      entries, reconciliations, maintaining   receivables   and accruals, and managing intercompany expense allocations preferred.
• Experience of working   in a   cross-border   financial   services company a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a frequent need to adapt to change and implement new processes, procedures, and controls.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks to established and changing deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a team, and independently at times.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written; and
• Flexibility in an evolving and growth environment, coupled with a positive, proactive attitude and a high standard of conduct.