Financial Controller

Skills
AccrualsAssociation Of Accounting TechniciansAssociation Of Chartered Certified AccountantsAuditingBalance Sheet ReviewBalance SheetsFinance
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Qualified ACCA / ACA
  • Minimum 5 years Post Qualified Experience as Financial Controller
  • Knowledge of current tax and audit regimes
  • 3+ Years logistics industry experience in senior accounting position
  • Proven team management and motivation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Meticulous eye for detail
  • Preferably experienced with Cargowise ERP system

Day to day

  • Achieve financial goals per business plan. Manage personnel and company financial goals. Maintain statutory records legally.
  • Oversee financial accounting and bookkeeping. Manage credit control per policy. Optimize cash flow via debt collection and supplier payment.
  • Handle treasury and foreign currency management. Reconcile purchase reserves monthly. Evaluate gross trading profit through cost accruals and prepayments.
  • Allocate costs monthly, ensure billing accuracy. Complete job closures as scheduled.
  • Generate monthly cash flow projection, consolidated balance sheet, business expense claims, VAT returns, and annual tax returns.
  • Maintain fixed asset register, assist in year-end financial statements. Control working capital, manage banking relationships, aid in forecasts and budgets.
  • Provide statutory returns, associated schedules as per Company Secretary responsibilities.

Hiring process

  • Interview
  • Assessment
  • Final Interview