The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and year end financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including setting budget guidelines and reviewing departmental budgets.
• Design and implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Develop and implement cash management strategies, including optimising working capital.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial implications of business decisions and initiatives.
• Oversee the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance efficiency.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 + years of experience in a similar financial management or controller role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance standards.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial management software, Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets competency.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA).
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Netsuite or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience in managing financial operations in a multinational or multi-entity environment.