FSO Audit - Insurance - Manager - Bermuda

About the role

Join EY’s Financial Services Office (FSO) Insurance team and work with multi‑disciplinary teams worldwide to deliver integrated assurance, consulting, strategy & transactions, and tax services. You will be part of the BBC market segment (Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands), gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of insurance clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of assurance professionals across a portfolio of audit projects.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their reporting requirements and provide insights.
• Perform complex, industry‑specific audit procedures and develop client‑focused audit strategies.
• Coach and develop audit staff, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to grow.
• Build and maintain relationships that support tailored assurance services and new business development.
• Identify potential risks, propose improvements to products and processes, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Stay current on business trends and emerging technologies to act as a trusted advisor.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Ability to perform complex audit procedures and devise effective audit strategies.
• Strong coaching and team‑management capabilities.
• Proactive relationship‑building to deliver tailored services and support business development.
• Risk identification and innovative problem‑solving to improve products and processes.
• Continuous learning about industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ audit experience in a public accounting firm, preferably with insurance‑industry clients (property & casualty, reinsurance, life, health, or captives).
• Internationally recognized professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience in engagement management, execution, and reporting.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong prioritisation skills when managing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaborative management skills.
• Flexibility to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of current market issues in the insurance sector.

What We Look For

• Creative, agile thinkers with a genuine interest in enhancing audit capabilities.
• Effective communicators who can influence both boardrooms and team environments.
• Technical expertise combined with personal skills to understand clients and deliver excellent service.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package tied to performance, along with a comprehensive Total Rewards suite.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive pension plan.
• Generous vacation and leave entitlements.
• Programs supporting physical, financial, and social well‑being.
• Continuous learning opportunities to develop future‑ready skills.
• Flexibility to define success on your own terms.
• Transformative leadership coaching and insights.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values every voice.