Financial Controller

Job Description

Responsible for the efforts and results of the financial department. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in regards to all financial and accounting activities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities:

Oversee all company accounts and investments
Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accountants and financial assistants
Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback
Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulatios
Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
Report to the CFO with timely and accurate financial information

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competencies:

Auditing experience.
Compliance oriented.
Proficiency in accounting software.
Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

Experience:

Master’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Proven experience in finance management.

Skills:

Good communication skills.
Strong leadership qualities.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Analytical skills.
Research skills
Computer skills
Understanding of data privacy standards

Quality Management System Compliance:

Comply and support the Quality Management system in all aspects of your role.
Adopt and implement the principles of continuous improvement in all aspects of your role.
Ensure the awareness of customer requirements (internal & external) are promoted throughout the business.
Review, monitor and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the quality management system.
Engage, support and continuously improve communication processes that support the quality management system and provide positive outcomes for the business, customers and key stakeholders.

Workplace Health & Safety:

As a Worker;

Take reasonable care for your own health and safety
Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons
Comply, so far as you are reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction and training that is given
Co-operate with any reasonable policy or procedure relating to health, safety or environment at the workplace that has been notified to you
Attend and actively participate in consultative arrangements such as toolbox talks and risk assessments
Ensure that any hazards, incidents, accidents or near-hits are reported to your supervisor.
Use machinery and equipment (including personal protective equipment-PPE) only in accordance with the procedures and training provided to you.
Be familiar with evacuation and emergency procedures and the location of first aid and fire equipment.
Ensure your activities do not cause, or are not likely to cause, environmental harm
Minimise waste; separate reusable and recyclable materials from the general waste stream, use bins provided.
Clean up spills appropriately and notify your Supervisor.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Internal: General Manager, Departmental Heads