Financial Controller

Delmec are an international telecommunications service provider, established in 1975 and based in Carlow, Ireland that has a number of operations internationally within Europe, Africa and Asia.

The core divisions of the business are in the manufacture and supply of telecoms towers and masts, the installation and construction of telecommunication base stations, and the structural audit, inspection and design analysis of telecoms infrastructure, providing high quality services, internationally to mobile phone operators, tower portfolio managers and infrastructure developers in over 40 countries.

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Karachi, Pakistan (hybrid)

Reports to: CFO

Role Overview

The Financial Controller will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for safeguarding the financial health of Delmec and supporting the delivery of the Company’s operational objectives. The position holder will have a strong commercial focus and will be actively involved in decision-making across the business.

Working closely with the CFO, senior management, and finance colleagues across the organisation, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial and management reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. They will ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial information to tight deadlines and provide meaningful analysis and insight to support operational performance, project delivery, and continued business growth.

Based in Delmec’s Karachi office, the Financial Controller will play a critical role in strengthening financial governance, improving processes and efficiencies within the finance function, and supporting collaboration across international teams.

Responsibilities:

The role will involve:

• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and weekly/monthly reports.
• Ensure financial reporting is clear, consistent, and supports informed decision-making.
• Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Own and deliver a timely month-end close by the sixth working day of each month.
• Lead year-end close activities and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and manage audit queries.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast and provide variance analysis.
• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic planning.
• Monitor and manage cash flow and liquidity.
• Oversee working capital including receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and scenario analysis.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Group financial policies and approval frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Oversee timely tax filings and statutory reporting.
• Liaise with external advisors and regulators as required.
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and automation within finance.
• Support development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting.
• Contribute to finance and business improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Provide commercial challenge and financial guidance.

Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) essential.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a multinational business.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance desirable.
• Significant post-qualification experience in financial control or senior accounting.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in an international or multi-entity environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• ERP or financial systems implementation experience desirable.
• Audit experience across multiple jurisdictions would be an advantage.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal English language is essential.