Financial Controller Job Purpose:
Responsible for the efforts and results of the financial team of 4 staff.
Reporting to the Financial Director in regards to all financial and accounting
activities. Overseeing financial department staff in day-to-day operations.
Financial Controller Job Duties:
ï‚· Oversee all company accounts and investments
ï‚· Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and
financial forecasts
ï‚· Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing
internal reports
ï‚· Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accountants
and financial assistants
ï‚· Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and
providing helpful feedback
ï‚· Create, implement and manage systems to control the financial security
of all day-to-day operations.
ï‚· Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including
payroll and invoicing
ï‚· Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and
reported
ï‚· Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with
government regulations and legislation
ï‚· Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all
regulations
ï‚· Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on
research and data reports
ï‚· Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost
reduction opportunities
ï‚· Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
ï‚· Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
ï‚· Report to the CFO with timely and accurate financial information
ï‚· Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders,
and board members.
Financial Controller Skills and Qualifications:
Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field; several
years of experience in a business or finance environment; management
experience; leadership skills; interpersonal skills; outstanding mathematical
skills; honesty; integrity; reliability; solid written and verbal communication
skills in English; high attention to detail; organisational skills; critical thinking
and problem-solving skills; research skills; analytical skills; computer