This is a leadership role within our audit practice, and we are looking for people with proven experience leading teams in performing audits on a high volume of clients within the insurance and reinsurance industry. The role includes the following responsibilities
Directing and leading the audits for a portfolio mainly consisting of insurance/reinsurance entities.
Engaging with your clients and responding to their needs on a timely basis.
Inspiring your team to perform, grow and develop as professionals, regardless of their level within the firm.
Advising your clients on technical audit, accounting or business process matters arising from a result of audit work. This may include technical research.
Driving new business by involving yourself in firm-wide business development activities and developing your own personal relationships and networks within the industry.
Contributing towards managing the firm’s business, either through developing people, processes, approach, or new business.
Participating in your own leadership team, including your fellow directors and partners. This will cover all business matters with the objective of continued high-quality growth.
This is one of the highest positions in the firm, with a true opportunity to become a partner within a short period of time, so we are looking for people who are looking to drive Grant Thornton Cayman Islands as if it were their own business. You will therefore have a clear commitment to the firm’s growth strategy and a passion to ensure that it is achieved. You will lead your team’s technical understanding and possess a leadership style that attracts and retains talent.
Qualification Requirements
We are looking for fully qualified CA / AC / ACCA with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant international insurance experience in addition to:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field is required. An advanced degree (e.g. Masters in Accounting, MBA, etc.) is a plus.
A successful record of attracting, hiring, retaining, and directing an audit team.
8+ years of direct experience in financial services with relevant information.
Top 5 audit firm experience is a plus.
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP and IFRS, and ISO and US GAas rules and standards is required.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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