Financial Controller

Main Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management

• Maintain financial systems, controls, and processes to safeguard company assets.
• Direct and oversee the organisation’s financial policies, objectives and initiatives.

2. Financial Reporting

• Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Provide insightful analysis of financial performance to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Review tax and other regulatory returns.

3. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with Head of Departments to establish realistic financial targets.
• Develop and maintain a robust financial forecasting model to support business planning.

4. Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow effectively, optimizing working capital and ensuring the organisation’s liquidity needs are met.
• Implement strategies to improve cash conversion cycles and reduce financial risks.

5. Compliance and Regulatory Adherence

• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient annual audit process.
• Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure the organisation’s compliance.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead the finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development with the support of the performance management system in place.

7. Strategic Financial Planning

• Work in close collaboration with the CEO to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities and assess their financial viability.

8. Risk Management

• Act as a custodian for financial risk assessment and mitigation. Advise the CEO on strategies to navigate through financial pitfalls.

9. Perform all such cognate duties as may be required by the CEO or the Board.

Candidate Profile:

• Member of ACCA or any other equivalent and recognised professional Accounting & Finance certification.
• Proven experience of at least 10 years in the field of accounting and finance; at least 2 years of experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent role.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g SageEvolution, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support the development of the finance team members.