Our client is looking for a Financial Controller to join their growing business in the energy sector
Responsibilities:
- General Ledger
- Responsible for the integrity and robustness of all GL Reporting to all stakeholders
- Acting as the Business Units first line of defence for all General Ledger submissions, be it to Group, Finance VP, Finance Director, Auditors, etc
- Make sure accurate financial results in line with reporting deadlines for group
- You will manage the reporting timetables to ensure all information submitted on time to allow consolidation and full review ahead of meeting group deadlines
- You will review and approve of month end journals
- Responsible for the Bonus provision accruals and reconciliations monthly, to align with Group
- Help to provide support and assistance on tax, backlog and insurance to finance teams as required
- Assisting auditors both internal and external in any reviews
- Preparation of adhoc information requests from group
- Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial reporting functions
- Treasury/Cash Reporting
- Responsible for the integrity and robustness of all Treasury/Cash Reporting to all stakeholders
- Acting as the Business Units first line of defence for all Cash Reporting submissions – actual, budget & forecast
- Working closely with Group Finance on all reporting requirements and adhoc requests
- Monthly reconciliations
- General Finance
- Provide technical accounting support to all in the Finance Department
- Management and development of staff
- Management of a large team of Senior management accountants and support staff, identifying priorities and directing their activities
- Develop staff through training, wider exposure to the business and cross training
- Mentoring of members of department going through professional studies
- Other Stakeholders
- Performs any other duties as and when required by Finance and Commercial Function’s - VP Finance, Finance Director, Group Finance and Commercial Leadership
- Performs any other duties as and when required by the Asset Solutions Leadership Team
- Reporting accurately to group for a business with annual turnover of over $850M
- Responsible for the accurate reporting of the AS West Balance Sheet with over $300M of assets and over $300M of liabilities
- Responsible for first line of defence on all finance compliance activities ensuring we meet financial and tax reporting requirements
- Work with internal, external and customer auditors to review the accuracy and completeness of reporting and balance sheets
- Cope with rapid decision making in a high pressured situation
- Must be able to influence others to follow processes and provide the necessary inputs to allow the efficient reporting of results
- Must be able to investigate reconciling items in both the balance sheet and the GL to projects rec and address route causes and ensure items constantly reviewed and cleared off the balance sheet.
- Must be able to use own initiative to assist with new country entry or to establish compliance requirements in countries we currently operate in.
Essential Qualifications And Skills
- Qualified Chartered Accountant
- At least 4-5 years’ relevant experience
- Strong Excel skills
- Reporting writing and analytical skills
- You must have the ability to work effectively with all areas of the business and to communicate with colleagues, and build effective relationships
- Analysis of current work methods and suggest and rapidly implement successful change
- Strong verbal and written communication in English
For further information please contact Aaron