Leading a Regional Financial Controllership Team and responsible for ensuring excellent financials, management accounting, tax, and statutory compliance service is provided throughout the sub region
Managing, training, developing, and motivating a regional financial controllership team of approx. 7 to 10 professionals
Stewardship and review of financial documents for group and local compliance
Performance and evidence of Controls
Ensure appropriateness of controls for internal and external compliance
Regular balance sheet and cost reviews
Supervise the month end close process for the region supported and ensuring critical processes and reconciliation obligations are met
Leading primary relationship with Regional Tax department, Finance, Internal Audit, Treasury, General Accounting, Group & Statutory Auditors, and outsource partners

Qualified Accountant from a recognised professional institute (CIMA/ACCA/CA) or with a Degree in Accounting/ Finance from a recognised university with 7-9 years of experience
Candidates with part qualification/ degree and proven experience also considered
Experience of using Oracle, HFM, Blackline accounting systems
Strong background in preparation of Statutory accounts across multiple entities
Financial accounting in a large organisation
Strong IFRS knowledge
Strong understanding of accounting concepts
Experience in working with senior interested parties and reporting to tight deadlines
Experience of leading cross geography relationships
Strong Excel skills and be confident in leading sophisticated spreadsheets to ensure accurate reporting
Ability to scope and shape role while adapting to fast changing environment
Strong process orientation, with ability to design and operate robust reporting frameworks
Ability to build strong working relationships with global colleagues
Effective oral and written communication that resonates with the target audience

Area Controller

Key skills