- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
- Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end closing processes
- Develop and refine financial controls to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Lead initiatives to automate and streamline financial reporting and accounting processes.
- Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs to support team development
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Identify and manage financial risks, implementing controls and procedures to mitigate them.
- Act as a key point of contact for financial matters, providing clear and concise financial information to senior management, board members, and external stakeholders.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of statutory accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a finance team.
- Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of driving process improvements.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Naturally inquisitive, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Career development opportunities.