Financial Controller

Duties, Responsibilities, Authorities and Accountabilities

-Contribute proactively as a key member of the senior management executive.
-Timely and accurate preparation, consolidation and presentation of weekly and monthly financial statements and reports
-Direct and review the analysis and interpretation of financial information for use in management decision making.
-Preparation of monthly management accounts (Profit and Loss/ Balance Sheet) Reconciliation of balance sheet schedules
-Review, analyse and report Project results in relation to budgets and other key performance indicators.
-Provision to management and Board periodical KPI reports to assist in measurement of performance by contract, region and function.
-Preparation of financial budgets for incorporation in company business plans.
-Participate in the development of financial strategies, policies, objectives and plans.
-Involvement in the preparation of capital expenditure requests and justification analysis.
-Manage treasury and funding requirements of the company including regular liaison with bankers to ensure a positive understanding of the business and adequate ongoing availability of funding.
-Involvement in the development/refinement of costing systems and procedures relevant to the company’s
-Cash flow management and reporting including regular review of income and expenditure to ensure cash
-Ensure that the finance function acts in a supportive “partnership” capacity to operational business units.
-Responsibility for all accounting and clerical functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll etc and managing the workflow of the accounts team.

Job Requirements
-Total of 10-15 years of experience. (Senior accounting role with management experience)
– Appropriate tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or economics, satisfying ICCA/CPA professional standards and membership of the Society of CPAs or Chartered Institute of Accountants.

Skills:
-Strong technical accounting and financial management knowledge and experience.
– Stature, maturity and presence to win respect and support at all levels and
represent the company to the highest levels.
-Proven people management skills with hands on approach.
-Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
-Commercial acumen with “bottom line” focus.