Financial Controller at Cayman First Insurance

George Town, , Cayman Islands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, General Ledger Management, Regulatory Reporting, Internal Controls, IFRS, IAS, Budgeting, Forecasting, Treasury Management, Cash Flow Management, Audit Coordination, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Insurance Accounting, Problem Solving

Industry

Insurance

Description

About Cayman First: ‘First’ is more than our name, it’s our nature. Cayman First is an industry-leading Property & Casualty and Health insurer, delivering best-in-class products and services to respond to the changing needs of individuals, households and businesses. Through our carefully selected network of agents and brokers, we provide protection for our customers today and prepare them for a brighter tomorrow. Cayman First maintains an A- (Excellent) financial strength rating from global credit rating agency AM Best. Financial Controller The Role: The Financial Controller oversees financial reporting, month/quarter/year-end close processes, and general ledger management for insurance operations. Responsibilities include preparing regulatory reports, maintaining internal controls, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, coordinating audits and regulatory inspections, management of Accounts staff performance, and maintaining up-to-date finance policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Oversee general ledger integrity, including review of postings, reconciliations, and financial transactions. Prepare and analyze financial statements, management accounts, Board reports, and IFRS-compliant reporting. Manage regulatory and statutory reporting requirements, including filings with insurance regulators (e.g., CIMA). Maintain robust internal controls, finance policies, and procedures in line with regulatory and audit standards. Coordinate external and internal audits, regulatory inspections, and implementation of corrective actions. Oversee treasury, cash flow management, insurance receivables, and related financial risk monitoring. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support strategic decision-making. Supervise and develop finance team members, ensuring performance, capability building, and operational effectiveness. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Must have experience in insurance or reinsurance financial accounting and reporting. Minimum of 2 years' of experience in a management role overseeing an Accounts department. Strong working knowledge of IFRS and IAS standards. Familiarity with the Cayman Islands insurance regulatory framework. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work across multiple financial/software systems. Strong analytical, business acumen, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a full-time position at our George Town office, and our office hours are Monday-Thursday (8:30am-5:00pm) and Friday (8:30am-4:30pm). The salary range is CI$90,000 – CI$120,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Cayman First offers a wide variety of benefits such as a comprehensive health insurance plan, pension plan, performance-based bonus, paid vacation, personal days, access to an employee assistance plan, paid maternity and paternity leave. The closing date for applications on our website is July 8, 2026, and qualified Caymanians are strongly encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity! To apply for the Financial Controller position, please visit Cayman First’s careers page on our company website and submit your application to the Financial Controller opening here: www.caymanfirst.com/careers. WORC Portal ID: T5W6C6 – Financial Controller

Responsibilities

The Financial Controller oversees financial reporting, general ledger management, and month/quarter/year-end close processes for insurance operations. Key duties include preparing regulatory reports for CIMA, maintaining internal controls, and leading budgeting and forecasting processes.