Financial Controller

The role of the Financial Controller is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the company's financial reporting processes. The incumbent will lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, supervise internal and external audits, and prepare detailed financial analysis and statements. Additionally, the role involves forecasting cashflows, managing fixed assets, and staying updated on regulatory requirements. The Financial Reporting Manager will play a key role in identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy, while also mentoring subordinate staff to foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation of monthly financial results along with detailed analysis.
• Review the detailed analysis of monthly financial results.
• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements of the Company (consolidated & unconsolidated).
• Preparation of quarterly board presentation for balance sheet, cashflow & key ratio analysis.
• Supervision over the internal and external audit for execution and timely finalization of annual audit.
• Preparation of direct/indirect cashflows & its forecasting for business planning.
• Preparation of balance sheet & cashflow budgets for annual operating plan.
• Lead the fixed asset life and right of use assets cycle management.
• Lead the forecasting of fixed and right of use assets.
• Lead the monthly closing process of the holding company.
• Review the competitor analysis to gauge company’s performance against key players in the industry.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and reporting standards.
• Mentor the subordinate staff fostering a collaborative and higher performance culture.

Experience & Qualification

• Chartered Accountant – ICAP
• 3 - 5 Years of post qualification experience preferrable

Competencies

• Good knowledge of IFRS and Financial Accounting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (spoken & written)
• Analytical mindset: capability to analyze data to catch inconsistencies and mistakes.
• Team player and proactive.
• Shown skills with MS Office (excellent skills in Excel is a must).
• Experience in SAP will be an advantage.