AVP-Financial Controller

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President - Financial Controller to manage the financial operations of our organisation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements and accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, and report on these risks to senior colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraudulent misreporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Develop and implement up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
• Manage the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications.
• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provide support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

Assistant Vice President Expectations:

• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant – CA/CMA/ACCA.
• Strong academic background – 1st class honours, minimum bachelor's degree from a reputable institution.
• Prior experience in a month-end or quarter-end focused reporting role or control environment-based or finance automation skillset-based.
• Strong Excel skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Good stakeholder engagement skills and understanding & executing their requirements/expectations.
• Understanding of the key accounting principles under IFRS.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator.