Audit Assistant Manager

Berman Fisher Limited AUDIT ASSISTANT MANAGER I GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS Job: H6Q6B8

We offer

• A Young & Dynamic team
• A clear career path with work life balance
• On the job training – learn from the best, from highly regarded professionals in the market with strong focus on coaching, learning and development
• Exposure to complex and global client portfolio
• Being part of a top professional services firm and making an impact that matters, while enjoying an island lifestyle!

We are looking for

We are looking for a driven and hardworking Audit Assistant Manager to join our growing Audit team at Berman Fisher Limited. An individual who is committed to career growth, with a professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, ACA) and who has a solid foundation of audit experience, ideally with relevant industry understanding. The successful candidate must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills that will provide them with the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. Possessing a strong client service focus is imperative. The individual will work with a team of audit seniors and report directly to the Audit Manager and Audit Director/ Partner on audits of investment funds. Being able to manage a team, coach, train employees and possess a high level of experience in Cayman investment funds is essential. The individual must be a team player and understand that the position may call for some hours of overtime during the busy season.

The role

• Audit planning and recognition of significant audit risks
• Understanding audit assertions and risks
• Ability to follow an audit plan and execute audit procedures to address audit risks
• Calculating audit material and performing and reviewing substantive audit tests on material balances
• Performing tests of control on client’s systems
• Maintaining professional skepticism and acting with due care
• Valuing different investment types and vehicles
• Identifying and analyzing discrepancies and errors
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements in terms of IFRS and US GAAP
• Consistently providing clear & concise audit findings
• Reviewing audit work performed by audit seniors
• Providing on the job training to audit staff
• Networking with clients
• Working in a team

Requirements

• An internationally recognized professional accountancy qualification (CA, CPA, or ACA) is required, not optional.
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience in external audit services and an understanding of auditing private equity investments
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and US GAAP)
• A good understanding of the fund structures in the Cayman Islands
• Working knowledge of crypto and digital assets with a desire to learn further
• Experience leading the planning, execution, and reporting on audits
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and collaborative approach to management. A commitment to quality and client service
• A positive hard-working attitude
• A desire to learn and grow
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word
• Attention to detail
• Time and priority management

Salary range: US$85,000 – US$90,000 per annum depending on experience.

• Basic health insurance paid by employer.
• 5 weeks paid vacation per year

Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours per week / 150 hours per month). During peak seasons, working hours may increase to 55 hours per week. Given the nature and responsibilities of the position, overtime is expected during these periods and is not separately remunerated.

Suitably qualified Caymanians, PR, and Status Holders are invited to apply to: [email protected]