Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Reports to: Country Manager & Regional Financial Director

Supervises: All Accounting Personnel

Job Purpose Summary

The Financial Controller has responsibility for the complete and proper execution of the Company’s financial management including the day to day accounting, cost accounting, budgeting functions, monthly/annual reporting and financial activities. 

Job Functions

• Ensure on time completion of month end close and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly accounting and financial reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain and co-ordinate the implementation of accounting control procedures.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness, ensuring the integrity of the financials
• Prepare and review budget revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Ensure the input and handling of accounting and financial data and reports for the Company’s automated financial systems.
• Ensure that the Company’s accounts receivables are collected in a timely fashion and that appropriate action is taken to address any delinquent accounts.
• Ensure that the Company’s accounts payables are settled in a timely fashion.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts
• Support the management team with the preparation of Capex proposals
• Perform cost accounting function, ensuring that profitability is in keeping with Company’s targets.
• Interface with the Company’s bankers and reconcile accounts with bank statements.
• Prepare all payrolls.
• Ensure that all statutory obligations are fully satisfied.
• Oversee management of petty cash.
• Ensure that all other financial and accounting functions are performed in a full, proper and timely fashion.
• Coordinate with the Company’s auditors and facilitate timely completion of annual financial statements.
• Develop the annual operating budget and consult with the Managing Director on the fiscal aspects of programme planning, salary recommendations and other administrative actions.
• To remain informed and updated with all new accounting and reporting standards to ensure the relevant application of such standards are completed in a timely manner.
• To lead continuous improvements of the finance function.
• Liaise with General Manager to ensure smooth and proper management of Company’s finances.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills/Education

• ACCA qualified
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar level
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills
• Deadline oriented
• Strong Leadership skills
• Must be proficient in the use of Accounting Software and have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs

 Please submit application no later later than July 28, 2023.