Role Purpose
The Finance Controller is responsible
for managing all financial aspects within the OpCo, including financial
accounting, taxation, financial planning, analysis, and management reporting.
They will oversee the implementation of financial strategy for the OpCo.
Furthermore, they will ensure that OpCos maintain the highest financial
management standards, financial discipline, streamlined processes, and
compliance with internal control systems.
Person Specifications
The ideal candidate takes
accountability for efficient decision-making and resource management. They
encourage transparency and teamwork while holding the finance team to the
highest performance standard. As a critical finance team member, the Finance Controller
will be crucial in driving financial strategy, ensuring internal control
compliance and providing insightful financial analysis to support business
decisions while maintaining an impeccable set of accounting records.
Responsibilities
Being the custodian of the General
Ledger, Chart of Accounts, and the central repository for all Financial and
Management information for the OpCo.
Ensuring that all internal and
external reporting requirements are timely met, including preparation of
monthly and quarterly accounts and Statutory Annual Financial Statements in
compliance with IFRS and Group Accounting Standards.
Ensure that transactions are correctly
and timorously recorded in the books of accounts.
Monitor all balance sheet and income
statement account movements and ensure that they reflect the correct balances,
all relevant account reconciliations are performed, and corrective actions are
taken timorously.
Perform detailed review and analysis
of the OpCo numbers to confirm the integrity and resilience of reported
results.
Provision of Technical Advice and
Accounting support to other Functional Units.
Lead the implementation of new
accounting standards within the OpCo
Prepare monthly business review
reports, including detailed analysis and commentary and timely submission to
relevant stakeholders.
Conduct variance analysis and prepare
insightful reports to support management decision-making, providing visibility
of key financial metrics, variances and corrective action.
Overall management, coordination and
preparation of the OpCo annual business plan, capital expenditure,operating
budget and periodically revised estimates.
Provide accurate and timely financial
forecasts, highlighting key performance indicators, variances and risks.
Manage cash flow and liquidity,
optimizing working capital to support business operations.
Capital management, ensuring the OpCo
is optimally capitalized and foreign exchange risk mitigated.
Maintain relationships with the OPCo’s
Bankers or Lenders
Manage OpCo’s compliance with tax law
and all tax aspects, including transfer pricing, withholding taxes, indirect
taxes, PAYE and tax planning.
Lead the development, implementation,
monitoring and compliance of finance controls, ensuring that all critical
processes are adequately controlled (e.g. order to cash, procure to pay,
inventory)
Identify and mitigate financial risks,
implementing effective internal controls.
Be the finance contact on all
grant-related activities, ensuring correct accounting and reporting of grant
transactions.
Managing the annual external audit end
to end, ensuring that group reporting deadlines are met.
Partner with group finance teams to
execute group-wide finance projects across the organization.
Lead and mentor the finance team,
fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular performance reviews,
identify training needs, and facilitate skill development.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, or related field.
A
Master’s Degree in
Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline
is preferred.
A Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACCA).
Big Four experience a distinct
advantage.
Minimum of 8+ years of
financial management experience five years at the senior management level, in
an operation that has a minimum of $75m revenue.
Deep knowledge of IFRS and financial
reporting standards.
Good understanding of Country Taxation
Legislation.
Proficient in financial management
software and ERP systems.
Advanced Excel skills for financial
modelling and analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and link it to
operational performance drivers, generate alternatives, and drive positive
change.
Excellent organizational and
interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-geographic team.
Strong ability to utilize project
management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and
the tasks of other finance team members.
Strong oral and written communication
skills, including presentation skills.
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial information to
non-finance stakeholders.
Experience in change management and
the ability to positively lead change.
Demonstrated leadership skills with a
track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
Adaptable and able to thrive in a
dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing business needs.
Integrity, trust, and self-confidence.
Strong mindset for continuous
improvement, meeting or exceeding expectations, and demonstrating complete
discretion and confidentiality.
How To Apply