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Who We Are

Abacus Ltd., an established, dynamic Accounting Services and Business Solutions company.

Now Hiring Two Roles: Director of Accounting Services and Account Manager

Abacus Ltd. is looking for a high-energy, inspiring Director of Accounting Services and an Account Manager to join our team in this exciting growth phase for our company! We are looking for people who are passionate about teamwork and enjoy variety, love to geek out to financial data, are all about continuous improvement and thinking outside the box. We are not like most companies. We do not believe in rigid structure and prefer instead to focus on hiring high-performing, dynamic, collaborative people who want to work together to get things done and build something great! These roles will support a broad base of small to medium sized business within multiple industries.

Company Overview

Abacus Ltd is an established, dynamic Accounting Services and Business Solutions company. Our mission is to champion our clients’ entrepreneurial spirit, celebrate their victories, build lasting relationships, and help them create impactful and sustainable business value. We will achieve this through thoughtful and honest communication, strategically engaging and developing quality talent and utilizing an efficient and effective technology strategy.

Our values shape our culture. It is who we are, what we value and how we strive to show up every day:

Excellence: We strive to exceed expectations
Integrity: We are honest, trustworthy and transparent, keeping our clients’ best interests at the core of what we do
Innovation: We strive to learn, innovate and share
Social Responsibility: We seek to make a difference

Director of Accounting Services

Position Summary

The Director of Accounting Services is a key leadership role within our unique operating model, that is focused on managing, developing and inspiring our high-performing team to best serve our clients. The Director of Accounting Services helps his/her team to plan and execute work, resolve roadblocks daily and ensures the team is working as effectively and efficiently as possible. The role also directly supports our clients, serving as a trusted chief financial advisor by providing recommendations and sound financial advice on a regular basis. The position requires a mix of strong technical accounting/controller expertise, people management and development, problem solving skills, a consulting and customer-centric mindset, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Acting as a role model to the team, the Director of Accounting Services fosters motivation and upholds the company’s core values and brand. The success of the role is largely determined by the effectiveness and satisfaction of the client teams.

The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant and will be responsible for the following:

Providing Business Consulting and Controllership/CFO level services to the Firm’s clients
Assessing client needs and providing accounting solutions to clients on business, accounting and bookkeeping matters
Supporting and supervising our team on client assignments; coaching and performance management
Assisting with transitioning/onboarding new clients to the firm
Continuously evaluating online accounting packages and other technology that may help deliver efficiencies and improve profitability
Balancing client workload among the team
Working with the team to complete their personal development plans in line with firm objectives and ongoing monitoring of PDP’s
Reviewing transactional work performed by other team members and may be required to process transactions for bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and prepare reconciliations and journal entries
Ensuring the team is meeting client deadlines and expectations to facilitate the year end work/audits
Coordinating the completion of client’s year-end audits and development of annual budgets
Working closely with clients and providing exceptional client service
Evaluating and monitoring pricing for each client engagement and recommend changes as required
Overseeing proposal and engagement letter preparation and the pricing model
Helping improve workflow efficiency within the team
Developing contacts and building relationships with the business community to generate new business for the firm based on strategic plan

Qualification, Experience and Skills

CPA or equivalent
Minimum 10 years related experience, preferably within the professional services industry, across different business sectors (local, international, non-profit)
Proven ability to manage multiple client projects
Management experience
Prior experience as a Financial Controller or CFO
Strong knowledge of accounting standards and best practices
Strong knowledge of Bermuda employment benefits, laws and regulations
Strong skills managing client expectations
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
High level of integrity
Skilled in effective verbal and written communication, including active listening and presenting findings and recommendations
Dedication to teamwork
Strong computer skills with a high level of proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite

Account Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Accounting Services, the Account Manager role is a key role within our team focused on managing the overall client experience, yielding amazing data and amplifying the impact of our services. The role also directly supports our clients, serving as a trusted point person and financial advisor by providing recommendations and sound financial advice on an ongoing basis. The position requires a mix of strong technical and hands-on accounting expertise, problem solving skills, a consulting and customer-centric mindset, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. The success of the role is largely determined by the effectiveness and satisfaction of the client relationship.

The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant and will be responsible for the following:

Management of the overall client experience

Oversight and management of service delivery to a selected portfolio of clients
Assist clients with development of financial and operational goals
Determine key metrics and performance indicators for measuring client success
Build and maintain an ongoing promoter relationship with clients.

Yield amazing data

Preparation of financial statements
Preparing financial forecasting and ad hoc reports
Ability to identify and use technology to streamline services
Management of the year-end audit
Effectively liaising with third parties, vendors and banks etc. as required
Recording transactions for cash, accounts receivables, inventory, accounts payable, revenue, expenses and other areas as needed
Preparing and processing payroll including benefits administration

Amplify impact

Work within a team environment and contribute to team success
Advise clients on accounting, operational and compliance best practices
Meet with clients to present, explain their financial results
Review and discuss financial results to ensure in alignment with company’s goals

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Professional Qualified Accountant that is a member in good standing with CPA Bermuda
A minimum of 5 years of current accounting and client service delivery experience
Experience with managing the year audit process and preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Familiarity with relevant local employment and benefits legislation
Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
Hands-on experience with other automation applications and tools e.g. Dext
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Proven ability to work independently and proactively to meet client needs while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
Strong attention to detail while producing accurate and high-quality work
Strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems and transfer knowledge
Ability to organize and prioritize

Interested applicants should apply in writing to:

Ontru: Human Resources-Abacus Ltd.
91 Reid Street
Hamilton, HM 19
Or email: hr@ontru.bm