HR334: Assistant Financial Controller | Bermuda

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – BERMUDA – 10% TAX – HR334

About this opportunity

Our client is an established provider of essential services, committed to sustainability and long-term value for the community it serves. As a listed company, they uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, financial stewardship, and operational excellence. They are now seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Financial Controller to join the Finance team and contribute to the continued success of the organization.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Financial Controller plays a key role in the day-to-day management of the Finance Department and its’ team members, overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, treasury, budgeting, regulatory compliance and internal controls. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to a well-established public company while working in a collaborative and professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated group and subsidiary financial statements in accordance with IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and applicable stock exchange regulations
• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Oversee the treasury function for the group, including cash management, investments, bank and daily deposit reconciliations, dividend administration, and cash handling controls
• Oversee key accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, royalties, director fees, corporate credit card administration, reconciliations, and related financial controls
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and variance analysis
• Support corporate administration activities including shareholder communications, dividend distributions, employee share plan administration, director fee administration, and related corporate documentation
• Supervise, coach, and develop Finance team members while promoting cross-training, succession planning, and continuous improvement

What you’ll need

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) required
• Minimum five years of progressive post-qualification accounting experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or management role
• Demonstrated experience preparing consolidated financial statements under IFRS, with listed company reporting experience being highly desirable
• Strong experience in financial reporting, external audit coordination, treasury management, budgeting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations
• Demonstrated experience with process automation and financial technology implementation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and financial analysis skills