Assistant Controller, BFA Global

at  BFA Global

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 7-10 years of relevant experience; MBA or CPA certification is preferred.
• Excellent deadline management, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and quality
• Solid technical accounting skills, including consolidations and multi-currency
• Experience with Intacct or similar ERP is necessary; experience with Expensify, Bank of America CashPro is preferred.
• Experience in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment,
• Ability to use technology to automate and streamline accounting processes.
• Must have excellent skills in Excel and all Microsoft applications. Must have a working knowledge of Google applications.
• Must be used to working in an automated paper-free environment
• Strong organizational abilities and thrive in independent work environments.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST BLEND TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SKILLS WITH SOFT SKILLS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS AT BFA GLOBAL, INCLUDING:

• People skills include emotional intelligence, communication, and empathy for effective collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills for analytical thinking and innovative solutions.
• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate industry, organizational, financial, and technological changes in a dynamic environment.
  Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and tech-savvy Assistant Controller to join our team, bringing a sharp focus on integrating cutting-edge technology into financial processes. You will play a pivotal part in automating and streamlining accounting processes with an initial focus on accounts payable and financial reporting.
You will be responsible for overseeing the consolidated monthly close process for US and Kenya subsidiaries, annual audit and tax preparation with the CPA firm, preparation of monthly financial package, invoicing customers and processing accounts payable payments, ensuring financial operations in accordance with internal controls, account analysis and reconciliations, and documenting internal processes and controls.
Must have solid technical accounting skills including being updated on current pronouncements that apply to BFA and ability to apply technical accounting concepts. A solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial analysis skills are imperative.

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare monthly close materials encompassing trial balance reconciliations and P&L variance analysis.
• Oversee the company’s customer invoicing process to ensure punctual billing and collections processing.
• Implement Revenue Recognition policies in accordance with GAAP (AS606), including analyzing customer contracts and monitoring/reporting revenue accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and reconcile deferred revenue sub-ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Supervise the company’s expense management process, from vendor invoicing to ensuring timely payments.
• Manage the month-end close process and prepare monthly reports, collaborating with project managers to ensure financial data accuracy.
• Manage Senior Accountant in Kenya. Will interact cross-functionally with human resources, project managers, operations, CEO, and leadership team.