Financial Controller

As the Financial Controller your role will include

• Lead and oversee the finance and accounting functions of British Caymanian Insurance Company Limited and its related companies.
• Preparing, analysing and presenting financial reports to senior management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. This includes preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and ensuring that all supporting reconciliations are completed accurately, reviewed appropriately and delivered on time.
• Manage the annual external audit process from planning through completion, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure all required information is provided and the audit is completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee internal financial audits and ensure that all findings and recommended corrective actions are addressed promptly.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including the timely preparation and submission of regulatory returns, and will be accountable for all finance related aspects of regulatory audits.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, regularly review processes to improve efficiency and strengthen controls, identify issues and oversee corrective actions.
• Assist with preparing the annual business plan, develop annual budgets and monitor actual results against budget.
• Have oversight and accountability for accounts receivable, accounts payable and reinsurance functions.
• Be able to work independently, perform with high levels of accuracy, transparency, ownership and accountability.
• Participate and undertake projects and other duties as assigned across the Coralisle Group of companies, including system upgrades, testing, assessments and providing recommendations.
• As leader of the Finance department, you will review the work of team members, provide training, establish goals and objectives, and monitor performance.

To be the ideal candidate, you must have the following

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or a related field, together with a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA or ACCA.
• You will have at least 10 years of experience post qualification.
• A minimum of five years within the insurance industry and practical experience with IFRS 17 would be preferred.
• Be highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, along with demonstrated experience supervising staff and building effective relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and organisational skills.
• Willing to work extended hours and travel occasionally when required.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Workiva and Power BI would be a strong asset.