Financial Controller job description

About the job

We are looking for a financial controller to oversee accounting and financial control, making sure the financial statements are accurate and that spending follows the approved budget and regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the accounts team and run the month-end and year-end close on time
• Make sure the financial statements are accurate and prepared under IFRS
• Set and improve financial policies, procedures and internal controls
• Review payment documents and contracts before approval and check them against the budget and regulations
• Prepare the budget, track spending against it and analyse variances
• Prepare financial performance reports for senior management and the board
• Get the accounts ready for the external audit and see auditors' findings through to resolution

Working conditions

• Busier during the monthly close and the preparation of year-end accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3 to 6 years of experience in accounting and financial control

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Financial control
• Budgeting
• Financial statements
• IFRS
• Leadership
• Month-end and year-end close
• Financial policies and procedures
• ERP systems

Preferred

• A professional certificate such as ACCA or CMA
• Previous experience at an audit firm
• Good English for financial reporting