Financial Controller

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a Financial Controller to join the team.

A suitable candidate should be a motivated and multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Manage all accounting operations including billing, payroll, A/R, A/P, GL and counsel, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Analyse financial data.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial reports.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage cash flow.
• Stakeholder management.
• Debt management and collection.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop, document, and monitor business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Supervise and prepare income statements.
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Additional controller duties as necessary.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in finance management.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Minute attention to detail.
• Auditing experience.
• Compliance oriented.
• Understanding of data privacy standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Analytical skills.

DESIRABLE

• Master's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Certificated in a CPA (Certified Practising Accountants) or CA (Chartered Accountants) program.