Financial Controller Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Controller to own the integrity of our financial information and to help the business make better decisions with it. You will run the monthly close, maintain internal controls, produce reliable reporting and lead the accounting team. You will work closely with the CFO, the business leaders and the auditors.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close and make sure it is timely and accurate
• Prepare management reporting and statutory accounts in line with the applicable accounting standards
• Design, document and test internal controls, and follow up on any weakness found
• Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts and explain material variances
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting with business leaders and track performance against plan
• Manage relations with external auditors, tax advisers and banks
• Manage cash flow reporting and support working capital decisions
• Lead and develop the accounting team and keep segregation of duties clear
• Improve finance processes and tools, including automation and system changes
• Present financial results and risks to the CFO and the leadership team

Requirements

• Degree in finance, accounting or a related field; a professional accounting qualification is a strong plus
• Several years of experience in accounting, including a first role leading a team or a close
• Strong knowledge of the accounting standards used in our country and group
• Experience with consolidation, reconciliations and audit preparation
• Ability to read the numbers and explain them clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Rigour and sound judgement when facing incomplete information
• Experience with an ERP and advanced spreadsheet skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in our industry
• Experience of an ERP migration or a finance transformation
• Experience of an acquisition or a group reporting environment
• Fluent English alongside the local language