Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities: 

Accounting & Financial Reporting: 

• Prepare and submit detailed regulatory reports and all required annual returns. 

• Oversee daily reconciliations and postings, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 

• Manage the company’s cash flow to maintain healthy liquidity levels. 

• Provide accurate entries and reports on month-end lease accounts. 

• Prepare audit schedules for external audit teams and manage the audit process. 

• Maintain the accounts payable function, ensuring all supplier records are up-to-date. 

• Monitor expenses and expenditures to ensure alignment with the annual budget. 

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support funding efforts. 

• Coordinate and process monthly employee payroll and related documentation. 

Improvement & Strategy: 

• Continuously review and implement best practice accounting procedures. 

• Lead financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. 

• Develop and implement improvements to accounting and cash processing functions. 

• Provide recommendations to reduce overall operating costs. 

• Implement audit recommendations from both internal and client audits. 

• Produce board papers that document business performance for quarterly meetings. 

Administration: 

• Prepare and present accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. 

• Maintain all financial controls and related administrative tasks. 

• Set up new client accounts for invoicing and record-keeping purposes. 

• Produce and administer invoices for supplier and client transactions. 

• Track payment due dates and manage communication with suppliers and clients. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Work flexibly, including outside standard hours when necessary, to meet business needs. 

• Participate in ongoing training to enhance skills and meet role requirements. 

• Assist with ad hoc tasks as requested by clients or management.