Hotel Accountant, Barbados

The ideal candidate will report to the Financial Controller. His / her duties will include maintenance of the general ledger, monthly preparations and analysis of financial reports including the financial statements.

Qualifications / Requirements:
• Three – five years experience as a hotel accountant
• Working knowledge of SAP
• ACCPAC or other accounting qualifications
• Be computer literate
• Quantitative analysis skills

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Food and Beverage Controller, Barbados

The ideal candidate will report to the Financial Controller. His / her duties will include responsibility for the supervision of Food and Beverage control functions and provide internal customers with accurate and timely cost reports.

Qualifications / Requirements:
• Diploma in cost controls or equivalent qualifications from a recognized intuition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of SAP would be an asset
• Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and meet strict deadlines.

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Front Office Agents, Turks & Caicos

We invite applications from suitably qualified Front Office Agents for our Rooms Division Department.

Requirements include:

o Facilitate open communication with Guests etc.

o Handle the reservations

o Handle the special request of the Guest.

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Senior Economist, CARICOM

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Associate Members of the Caribbean Community to fill the abovementioned position in the CARICOM Competition Commission with assigned duty station in Suriname.

2. FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Senior Economist will be required to , provide expert advice to the Commission economic matters relating to competition; participate in investigations as an assigned member of any case team organized by the Commission including interpretation of relevant markets, the structure of markets and types of anti-competitive conduct; monitor, gather data and information, conduct continuous research, perform analyses and prepare reports on the state of competition within the CSME including evaluation of the effects on competition and cross border-commerce of changes in the structure of markets and the incidence of anti-competitive conduct. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to the development of proposals for competition policies, the promotion of consumer welfare and public education on competition and consumer matters within the CSME.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Senior Economist should possess:

Masters degree in Economics with at least eight years’ relevant experience, including in the study of markets and microeconomics;

Specialized training in Competition and/or Industrial Organisation;

Extensive experience in conducting investigative research, as well as conceptual and empirical analysis of economic problems related to competition issues;

Knowledge and experience of advanced statistical computer applications, spreadsheets, databases and statistical and econometric software;

Ability to interact effectively with persons of varied professional backgrounds; and

Strong communication skills.

Computer proficiency is essential.

4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Senior Economist, will be required to:

MONITOR economic activity including stock markets, developments in the structure of markets and business conduct in the CSME to determine opportunities for the enhancement of competition and to identify breaches of Community competition rules;

REVIEW cross-border commerce within the CSME and perform analyses of the effects of competition on the patterns and performance of that commerce.

REVIEW AND ASSESS complaints of anti-competitive conduct and advise the Commission on negative clearance and de minimis applications submitted to the Commission;

PERFORM duties as an assigned member of competition case teams.

CONDUCT investigations and carry out fact-finding interviews as required;

SUPERVISE the conduct of economic research necessary for the preparation of cases relating to anti-competitive conduct and assist the Senior Legal Counsel in the preparation for such cases by providing economic interpretation, analysis and advice;

REVIEW AND EXAMINE the accounting records of enterprises under investigation. This involves the analysis of import documentation, product costing, inventory records, labour costing, material production and distribution cost data and overhead expenditures;

ORGANISE AND SUPERVISE the conduct of studies on the nature and effects of competition within the CSME and reports relating thereto.

PREPARE analytical papers and briefs on general economic developments and competition in the CSME to facilitate policy and decision making by the COTED.

ASSIST the Commission with tasks relating to the dissemination of information on competition and consumer education including organized public education programmes and training.

COLLABORATE with the Senior Legal Counsel and the Forensic Financial Analyst in the development of guidelines, codes, rules and regulations on competition and in reviewing and advising on Community Competition Policy, in order to enhance its effectiveness;

LIAISE and correspond with relevant government ministries, national competition authorities, non-governmental organisations, and other agencies as required in the execution of competition related issues; and

PERFORM other duties which may, from time to time, be assigned.

5. EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS

An attractive remuneration package will be offered.

6. SETTLEMENT GRANT

When you assume duty in Suriname, you shall be paid a settlement grant in respect of yourself (EC$1,000), spouse (EC$500) and each eligible child or dependant (up to two) (EC$500), provided that the total number of children and other dependants accompanying you does not exceed five in all.

7. RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on contract for a specified period or on secondment from a Public Service or a statutory body of a Member State or approved regional organisation. It will be subject to such regulations, rules, orders and instructions as determined by the Commission and as may be introduced from time to time in respect of service with the Commission.

An officer recruited from outside the assigned duty station, on first appointment, will be provided economy class air passages by the most direct route for the officer, spouse and children (provided they are below the age of eighteen years, unmarried and dependent on the officer) and for such other dependents to a maximum of two as may be approved by the Commission provided that the number of children and other dependents does not exceed five in all.

In addition to passages, the officer will be granted the following transportation allowances:

(i) ocean freight charges, including insurance, for shipping personal and household effects to Suriname, not exceeding 1250 cubic feet, plus a motor car (if the officer already owns one);

(ii) the cost of transporting baggage, personal and household effects from the home of the officer to the place of embarkation and from the port of disembarkation to the place of residence in Suriname; and

the cost of packing and crating personal and household effects.

8. LEAVE

The officer will be eligible for the grant of vacation leave at the rate of thirty-five working days a year and a leave grant after every twelve months of service in respect of the officer, spouse and up to two dependent children.

9. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES

The officer will be granted the privileges and immunities as agreed by the Government of Suriname in respect of staff members of the CARICOM Competition Commission whose assigned duty station is in Suriname.

10. GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE

The officer will be required to participate in the Secretariat’s group health and group life and accident insurance schemes. With respect to the health scheme, the officer will contribute fifty per cent of the premium. The life and accident insurance scheme is non-contributory.

11. SUPERANNUATION

An officer on contract will, subject to satisfactory service, be eligible for a gratuity at the rate of twenty per cent of basic salary, computed on the basis of completed periods of three months’ service and payable at the end of the contract. Where the appointment is on secondment, the Commission will pay to the officer’s substantive employer, over the period of secondment, a contribution not exceeding twenty-five per cent of the pensionable salary normally payable to the officer by that employer so as to maintain the pension status of the officer in the substantive employment.

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AVP Financial Reporting Manager, Bermuda

Our client, a well-known insurance and reinsurance provider based in Bermuda, is seeking to fill the position of AVP- Financial Reporting Manager. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for monthly and quarterly group reporting, forecasting/budgeting and oversight of investment accounting.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Review monthly and quarterly financial reporting to our client
- production
- income statement
- cash flow
- various schedules required for SEC reporting

Manage and review the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process
Assist with analysis of actual results to forecast, prior year and budget
Review month end investment accounting file for portfolio investments, joint ventures and other investments.
Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related disclosures for the company. (GAAP and Statutory reporting)
Liaise with internal and external auditors
Manage Sarbanes Oxley requirements
Manage and develop accounting staff

Qualifications and Experience:

CPA or CA with at least 5 years post qualification experience
At least 1 year manager experience
At least 1 year investment experience would be preferred
At least 2 years insurance experience
Experience working with GENIUS or Peoplesoft would be an asset
Ability to work overtime and meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated experience in performing similar duties to those listed above
Strong organizational, communication and time management skills

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Senior Analyst – Fiduciary, Cayman Islands

Our client, The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, wishes to recruit a Senior Analyst – Fiduciary to assist in the regulation and supervision of trust companies to determine whether they are fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities in a prudential manner. The Senior Analyst is expected to work with minimum supervision reporting to the Chief Analyst of the Division and will have overall responsibility within a team environment, for the supervision of analysts.

Duties will involve all aspects of supervision to ensure that the trust companies being supervised are in a sound financial condition and they have in place adequate policies and procedures to enable them to assess and monitor the various risks they face, and that such institutions are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities will include leading or assisting an on-site inspection team as well as representing the division in prudential meetings with licensees, and meetings within the Authority.

Qualifications & Experience:
The ideal candidate should be a graduate with at least a law degree or a professional qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Bankers (Trustee Diploma) or a Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner qualification.

OR

Alternatively, a university graduate with a degree from an accredited institution (preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics).

Experience in a management capacity within the trust industry of at least 3 years, (Senior Trust Officer or Trust Officer), preferably with some compliance exposure either in the trust industry or have been involved in the supervision of fiduciary business in a regulatory environment.

Knowledge and Skills:
The incumbent should have a broad, in-depth knowledge of the investment company industry, current industry developments and legislation relating to the investment company and security industries.  An asset would be knowledge of the legal, accounting and reporting procedures of investment companies.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent logical and analytical skills, the ability to work with minimum supervision and advanced computer literacy skills are essential.

The Authority offers a competitive compensation package including pension contribution, health insurance, term life and AD&D coverage, vacation, training & development opportunities.

The salary scale for the post is the US$ equivalent 76,000 – 95,000.

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Portfolio Accountant, Bermuda

Our client delivers an extensive solution for Hedge Fund and Funds of Hedge Funds clients seeking independent administration and custody services or to outsource their day-to-day operations.

The Portfolio Accounting team has the responsibility for providing a premium quality client service to Hedge Fund Service Clients, ensuring deadlines are met at all times.

Reporting to the Portfolio Accounting, AVP, you will be responsible for the following:
Providing a premier client service to a defined group of clients by building strong relationships with the investment manager and any other third parties
To have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and technical nature hedge fund accounting and administration
Developing a thorough knowledge of your client base, prospectus, bibles etc
To work with investment operations, reconciliation’s, shareholder services and financial reporting teams internally to agree internal deadlines to ensure external client deadlines are met
Performing quality assurance checks on information received internally from other supporting functions
Producing accurate and timely NAV’s
Completion of the corporate accounting function to allocate P&L to share classes and deriving GAV per share
Produce the Management and Incentive fee Calculations on a monthly basis. Follow this up by making payment of relevant monies to Client
Working closely with your clients to resolve queries and providing first level account management and relationship management
Producing ad hoc reports for clients including Underwater Marks, tax reports etc..
To create, maintain and update procedures for your funds
Ensuring that you comply with all controls and procedures outlined in the procedures manual and general company policies
Reviewing and signing off on NAV files of other team members
Ensure all scheduled work is completed by agreed deadlines, checklists are signed and files contain all required
To identify efficiencies and area’s for improvement to reduce risk and become more efficient
Ensuring that technology available is being fully utilized in the most efficient manner
Working with technology to resolve any issues and improve processes
To ensure full and proper reporting to your manager of any operational issues
Where delays are expected to flag any service delivery issues as early as possible
Ongoing review of daily controls and communications of any new idea’s or suggested procedural changes
To assist with training and coaching new team members as the function develops

Profile:
The function requires the individual to display the following characteristics:
Professional and proactive approach to work, problem solver
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Excellent interpersonal skills,
Strong client service orientation
Strong organisational skills, concern for quality & accuracy and working to strict deadlines
Team player
Strong work ethic and ability to get things done
Stable employment history

Requirements:
A minimum of 2 – 4 years relevant accounting experience is essential
Third level qualification and/or accounting qualification
Comprehensive working knowledge fund administration systems
Audit experience an advantage

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Trust Manager, Bermuda

An international law firm in Bermuda is seeking a dynamic individual to join their Trust team. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of technical trust issues and will appreciate the importance of providing clients with exceptional service.

This position is responsible for the administration of a complex portfolio of private trusts and companies and the supervision of administrative staff.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for a complex portfolio of accounts in accordance with the terms of the trust instrument and company by-laws, trust and company law and internal policies and procedures, and consistent with the needs of principals and  beneficiaries

Manage the administrative staff by providing advice, guidance and support in handling accounts and provide training in systems, procedures and advice on technical issues

Monitor team profitability and productivity and morale

Manage and control a diversified array of trust assets including those held in underlying companies

Liaise closely with clients, beneficiaries, co-trustees, accountants, lawyers and investment managers on a time responsive basis

Provide company secretarial services for Bermuda companies

Monitor and control the performance of third-party providers of investments,  custodial accounting and other services.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and/or professional designation (i.e., LLB, CFA , CA , STEP Membership) or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years professional experience of trust administration and companies

Proven knowledge of trust and company laws and practice and company  administration

Proven ability to manage employees

Knowledge of clients’ needs and ability to relate to clients in social as well as business environments

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Ability to understand trust and company accounts and the issues arising from their preparation

Excellent knowledge of trust deeds, wills, relevant legislation and compliance in multiple jurisdictions

Competence in MS Office Suite

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IT Auditor, Barbados

The IT Auditor:
• Effectively & efficiently perform IT audit and integrated audit evaluation and testing work on functional and regional audits.
• Perform audit field testing of information systems and related processes in a multi-platform environment (Unix, Windows, AS/400, Oracle, SQL Server etc).
• Discuss and agree issues identified with Team Lead / Senior Audit Manager and unit management.
• Support Audit Team Lead/ Senior Audit Manager in planning, leading and reporting the assignment, and act as second in charge where required.
• Ensure that all audit work is produced accurately, is robust and complete, and be able to work under tight time constraints.

At least 2-3 year experience in IT security or IT auditing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems or Computer Science, CISA or other related information system security professional certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GIAC), internal auditing / accounting professional certification a plus (CIA, CFSA, ACCA, CGA, etc );
• Knowledge of COSO, COBiT and ITIL would be a plus.
• Experience with software development processes, business continuity, network management, database management systems project management and computer operations.
• Good knowledge / understanding of internal auditing techniques, internal control and risk management
• Ability to assimilate and interpret data from a number of sources, and sometimes conflicting and drawing appropriate conclusions.
• Strong technical skills covering a broad range of IT systems (i.e. firewalls, routers, switches, web servers, servers, databases, operating systems, applications).
• Reasonable experience in IT operations / information security / fraud / risk management and control issues.

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Internal Auditor, BVI

Main responsibilities include:

v Receives an audit programme with instructions and specific scheduled assignments;

v Reviews and plans audits/projects;

v Prepares schedule of audit/project activities with datelines and deadlines;

v Arranges with office personnel to complete administration requirements;

v Executes audit cycle activities, as scheduled, based on objectives;

v Compiles and verifies accumulated data;

v Assembles audit work papers in prescribed manner;

v Appraises legislation, regulations, or other policy structures;

v Evaluates procedural directives and assess internal controls;

v Identifies existing or potential problem areas and the causes;

v Discusses audit findings and recommendations with management;

v Prepares audit/project presentations for the Audit Committee;

v Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

v Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Statistics, Information Technology or Engineering

v Four (4) years working experience in either professional auditing or another technical profession completing duties related but not limited to financial analyses, project management and product testing.

v Possesses excellent listening and oral communication skills

v Ability and willingness to learn new concepts and adapt to changing environments.

v Ability to work efficiently under pressure and with minimum supervision

v Ability to establish and main effective work relationships with public officials and the general public

v Ability to work independently and in teams

Salary:

v Entry level $31,523 – $35,431 annually, Grade 10 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment:

v Subject to medical fitness; One-year probationary period

v Permanent and pensionable establishment

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