Financial Controller – Maternity Leave Cover

at  WaterWipes

The Financial Controller is a critical position in the Finance team, which will report to the VP of Global Finance & work closely with other members of the senior management team. A key part of this senior & highly visible role is to provide business data and analysis to managers within the organisation to assist in business decision-making, control and summarise present key issues as they arise.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/ Administration
• Qualified Accountant: CIMA/ACCA/ICAI or equivalent
• minimum of 5 years at financial management level within the FMCG sector
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced applications software expertise (Excel and accounting software)
• Corporate accounting experience, including overheads and payroll
• Experience in forecasting and budgeting
• Continuously strive to improve how we operate through streamlining processes or eliminating inefficiencies.
• Proven record of achievement, with specific examples of process improvement achievements
• Experience in large ERP system an advantage
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills a significant advantage
• An analytical proactive thinker who can delve into detail to capture, summarise and present key issues
• Fluency (spoken and written) in English is mandatory

Manage all accounting operations, including AR, AP, Payroll and Financial accounting.

• Responsible for the preparation of high quality and timely financial information, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Prepare and publish flash results and full monthly results, including all transfer pricing adjustments
• Responsibility for all balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany transactions across multiple entities
• Continuously develop and enhance business process and accounting policies to ensure the highest standard of internal controls
• Responsibility for reforecasting key cost lines on a monthly basis. Responsible for preparation of the annual audit on these areas, including headcount.
• Play a critical role in the development of a suite of internal and external reporting deliverables, including regional P&Ls, cost centre and project analysis.
• Lead the external audit
• Responsible for tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage and develop the finance team
• Support the VP of Finance and CFO to meet business needs as required
• Involvement in Ad hoc projects as required
• Manage and minimise financial control risk
• Ensure that month end time frames are understood by all other functions and their relevant contributions are provided on time.
• Take a lead role in the continued implementation and optimisation of SAP

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or amendment.