Financial Controller
Job Description
Our client is a software vendor that sells solutions to Telecommunications Service Providers in Europe. The business is in the 300-500 people range and is owned by a large listed company in North America. The role is a Head of Finance for the group reporting to the CFO, who is situated in the UK.
As a Financial Controller, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. Your role involves leading the month-end close, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial information, and managing the audit processes across the business.
Responsibilities- Supervise and coordinate all accounting operations to ensure a smooth and efficient month end close process including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting, including the timely approval of balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.
- Prepare and publish monthly financial reporting requirements to Group Finance.
- Lead the audit process, as the primary contact for auditors at a consolidated and group level.
- Manage and comply with local reporting requirements and tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in regulatory submissions.
- Optimise the tools available in Netsuite and Microsoft to gain efficiencies and implement strong internal controls.
- Coach and develop the Assistant Controller, providing necessary training and support to enhance their professional growth and effectiveness in their role.
- Accounting Qualification (CPA) gained working in an Audit role.
- Solid technical knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15/Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Experience with NetSuite/GP/BPC accounting systems
- Proven track record of improving financial processes and internal controls
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (English)
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
5+ years in an accounting and financial controller role
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