Assistant Financial Controller

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Financial Controller to oversee the daily operations of our finance and central administration departments. This role entails leading a finance team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in all financial activities while maintaining team motivation and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial transactions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Credit Control up to the trial balance level.
• Lead and manage the finance team ensuring high-quality work and team motivation.
• Ensure proper financial and system controls are implemented and regularly reviewed under the guidance of the Group Financial Controller.
• Support management of daily cash flow and prepare weekly and quarterly cash forecasts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including journal entries, analysis, KPIs, and submit reports for group consolidation.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and prepare monthly/quarterly profit & loss and balance sheet forecasts as needed.
• Assist with statutory submissions including VAT, tax filings, and national statistics reports in cooperation with group finance teams.
• Participate in ad-hoc business transformation projects as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CPA credentials.
• At least two years of experience in finance operations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft NAV or similar financial software.
• Proven experience handling payroll functions.
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong capacity for tracking and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.