Opportunities are at the heart of a career with Bermuda’s leading professional services firm. Be part of a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and unparalleled coaching and career development programmes are provided.
PwC’s U.S. Tax Group in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands has exciting opportunities at various levels. As a member of the U.S. Tax Group you will assist offshore businesses, individuals and organisations with their U.S. and international tax strategy, planning and compliance, while delivering a wide range of business advisory services. The opportunities involve combining industry insight with the technical skills of financial and tax specialists, lawyers and our other in-house experts as necessary, to develop comprehensive integrated solutions.
U.S. Tax – Associates, Experienced Associates and Senior Associates
Responsibilities will include and are not limited to:
- The preparation and review of U.S. tax returns for insurance companies, investment funds and other U.S. tax filings;
- Conducting U.S. tax research and drafting tax technical research memoranda;
- The preparation of presentation materials for the marketing of U.S. tax services; and
- Meeting with existing and potential clients to discuss tax issues.
Candidates must possess the following skills and experience:
- A Bachelors Degree with a specialisation in accounting/taxation or a law degree from an accredited university;
- Qualified to sit the CPA exam with either a relevant Masters Degree or 5th year equivalent. Candidates qualified to sit the bar exam in a U.S. state will also be considered;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Highly organised, dedicated and self-motivated; with
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management.
Candidates being considered for the Experienced Associate level will have at least 1 year in U.S. taxation work experience in addition to the above. Candidates for the Senior Associate role will have a minimum of 2 years of U.S. taxation work experience in addition to the above.
U.S. Tax – Managers
Responsibilities will include and are not limited to:
- The review of U.S. tax returns for insurance companies, investments funds and other U.S. tax filings;
- The supervision of U.S. tax professionals in conjunction with
- Conducting U.S. tax research and drafting tax technical research memoranda
- The preparation of presentation materials for the marketing of U.S tax services;
- Meeting with existing and potential clients to discuss tax issues; and
- Managing client engagements, including staffing and economics.
Capabilities/Skills Required:
- A Bachelors Degree with a specialisation in accounting/taxation or a law degree from an accredited university;
- Successful completion of the U.S. Certified Public Accounting Exam and licensed to practice as a CPA; or admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction;
- A minimum of 48 months U.S. taxation work experience with an international accounting Firm, international law firm or similar work experience specialising in U.S. tax issues of partnerships and corporations;
- Tax experience working with hedge funds, private equity funds, other investment partnerships or insurance companies preferred;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ATX and GoSystem;
- Highly organised, dedicated and self-motivated;
- Excellent communications, interpersonal and time management skills;
- Ability to coach and mentor more junior team members; and
- Proven track record of working collegially with other management group member to collectively get the job done.
U.S. Tax – Senior Managers
Responsibilities will include and are not limited to:
- The review of U.S. tax returns for insurance companies, investments funds and other U.S. tax filings;
- The supervision of U.S. tax professionals in conjunction with
- Conducting U.S. tax research and drafting tax technical research memoranda
- The preparation of presentation materials for the marketing of U.S tax services;
- Meeting with existing and potential clients to discuss tax issues; and
- Managing client engagements, including staffing and economics.
Capabilities/Skills Required:
- A Bachelors Degree with a specialisation in accounting/taxation or a law degree from an accredited university;
- Successful completion of the U.S. Certified Public Accounting Exam and licensed to practice as a CPA; or admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction;
- A minimum of 60 months U.S. taxation work experience with an international accounting Firm, international law firm or similar work experience specialising in U.S. tax issues of partnerships and corporations;
- Tax experience working with hedge funds, private equity funds, other investment partnerships or insurance companies preferred;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ATX and GoSystem;
- Highly organised, dedicated and self-motivated;
- Excellent communications, interpersonal and time management skills;
- Ability to coach and mentor more junior team members; and
- Proven track record of working collegially with other management group member to collectively get the job done.