Financial Controller

Background and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant - Bachelor’s degree/ Master degree in related field required (Accounting & Finance)
• 3-5 years’ experience in finance in a manufacturing environment or experience in audit/due diligence in Big4

Technical Skills:

• Strong Excel skills, knowledge of COMARCH XL and SAP (would be an advantage)

Competences & Skills:

• Able to manage, guide and lead the accounting/ finance to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse groups, managers and subject matters experts
• Methodical and Analytical skills
• Proactive approach
• Ability to work independently
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Key tasks & Activities...

Management accounting & reporting:

• Support the CFO in management of the accounting team to ensure accuracy and timely preparation of all relevant reporting (Management/Statutory)
• Support Country Controller/CFO:
  • In preparation of financial and operational analysis of the Company
  • in preparation of monthly management accounts and reports Regional Head of Finance on all financial data to group
  • in preparation of forecasts with reference to most up to date information
  • managing of the budget process, forecasts and budget revisions
  • assist in implementation and upgrading of the accounting system (ERP) used

Analysis of financial data:

• Answers questions from the CFO and corporate financial team on all aspects of country finance

Liaison with professional advisors:

• Liaises with auditors, legal & accounting
• Provides external advisors with financial information
• Co-manages the annual auditing process