The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the organisation's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining solid internal controls, managing financial risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

The role provides strategic financial insights to management, supports business decision-making, and ensures the effective management of the company's financial resources.

- Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Reporting and Accounting

- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
- Review general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end financial closing.
- Prepare management accounts and financial performance reports.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.

B. Budgeting and Financial Planning

- Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets and business forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against approved budgets.
- Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop financial models to support business planning.
- Provide management with financial projections and insights.

C. Cash Flow and Treasury Management

- Monitor daily cash positions and liquidity.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Monitor accounts receivable and payable.
- Ensure adequate funds are available to meet operational obligations.
- Oversee banking relationships and payment processes.

D. Internal Controls and Risk Management

- Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls.




- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Prevent and investigate financial irregularities and potential fraud.
- Ensure proper authorisation of financial transactions.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Implement audit recommendations.

E. Tax and Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure timely preparation and filing of tax returns.
- Oversee VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, company income tax and other applicable tax obligations.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and accounting regulations.

F. Financial Analysis and Business Support

- Analyse revenue, costs, profitability, and financial performance.
- Provide financial advice to senior management.
- Evaluate capital expenditure and investment proposals.
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Support strategic business decisions through financial analysis.

G. Team Leadership and Development

- Supervise and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Assign responsibilities and monitor performance.
- Establish departmental policies and procedures.
- Promote accountability, accuracy, and professional development.




- Ensure timely delivery of finance department responsibilities.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Financial Controller will be assessed based on:

- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
- Timely completion of monthly and annual accounts.
- Budget performance and variance management.
- Cash flow forecasting accuracy.
- Compliance with tax and statutory filing deadlines.
- Reduction in audit findings and control weaknesses.
- Effective working capital management.
- Cost control and operational efficiency.
- Timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Productivity and performance of the finance team.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CPA.
- Minimum of 7–10 years' relevant finance and accounting experience.
- At least 3–5 years in a financial management or supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and treasury management.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
- Excellent leadership and people management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.

Pay: $95,000.00-$220,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote

📌 Financial Controller (Canada)
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