Financial Controller

The Company:
Our partner client is a world renowned, dynamic and industry leading company, they provide a complete service to the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors nationally. They operate in a growing industry and utilise the latest technological advancements to provide a broad and innovative range of services.

The Role:
As Financial Controller you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance function and provide strong and collaborative leadership to the finance team.  We will rely on you to ensure robust controls are in place and information produced by the finance team is accurate and timely and complies with accounting principles and company policies.  Monthly you will provide accurate and timely analysis of management accounts, consolidated financials and assist with the preparation of reporting materials for strategic operations meetings. The Financial Controller will be a central point of contact for audit and other statutory reporting and be involved in the assessment and due diligence of strategic initiatives.
The role requires a strong communicator who will add value to the company by helping the senior executive team and CFO drive commercial decision making and overall financial strategy.
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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively manage the company’s cash flow and liquidity, ensuring sufficient and appropriate finance facilities are maintained with external banks and financers including reporting and covenant compliance
• Manage the overall preparation of year-end and half year-end audit and financial statement preparations
• Oversee and manage key aspects of strategic initiatives working collaboratively with the Corporate Development team
• Manage the operations of the finance department including working closely with the Financial Accounting team, AP team, AR team, procurement and payroll including training and recruitment
• Internal controls and policies and procedures - drive improvements to increase efficiencies, minimise risk and ensure legal compliance
• Oversee month-end accounting processes
• Contribute to commercial decision-making
• accruals/prepayments/standing journals
• Communicate changes, updates and important information to the Finance Team
• Actively look for opportunities to improve processes utilising new technology
• Provide leadership for the business and oversight of the business
• Manage the preparation of yearly budgets and rolling forecast

Professional Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrated experience as a Financial Controller.
• Professional accounting qualification. (CPA/CA)

Key Selection Criteria:

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, sound work ethic & dependable
• Excellent organisational & time management skills
• Ability to manage and meet reporting deadlines.
• Self-Motivated and possess the ability to motivate others.
• Proven track record for delivering exceptional quality and timely projects
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical and financial knowledge.
• Financial Modelling skills.

The role is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to enhance their career and move into a highly successful business
 
Please note:
A pre-employment criminal background will make up part of the recruitment process.