Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Key Responsibilities:
Group Consolidation:
- Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group ensuring compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
- Manage the quarterly and annual financial close processes across multiple subsidiaries and business units.
- Analyze and provide detailed explanations of groupwide financial results highlighting any variances from budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinate the intercompany reconciliations eliminating intercompany transactions and ensuring accuracy.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Lead budgeting forecasting and longterm financial planning for the group which includes Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance function.
- Support strategic decisionmaking by providing detailed financial analysis costbenefit evaluations and scenario modeling.
- Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend corrective actions where needed.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across all jurisdictions in which the company operates.
- Prepare boardlevel reports presenting financial insights risks and opportunities for the business.
- Oversee external audits liaising with auditors to ensure timely and smooth audits.
Team Leadership:
- Manage and develop a team of finance professionals ensuring ongoing training and development.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
Requirements
Educational Background:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field.
- Professional qualification (ACCA ACA CPA or equivalent) is highly preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance with at least 35 years in a senior financial management or controller role.
- Proven experience in group financial consolidation particularly in a multientity environment.
- Demonstrable experience with ERP and financial systems implementation. Familiarity with systems like SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage.
- Previous experience with system upgrades and process automation is desirable.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling expertise.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS local GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with financial planning software and data visualization tools.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate crossfunctionally.
Strong critical thinking skills, adaptability to dynamic environments, and effective communication within a team-based setting are essential for success in this role. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Operations, demonstrating excellent project management skills. Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail. Intellectually curious with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. Thrives in a startup environment and embraces change and innovation. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Displays maturity, professionalism, drive, and empathy. Experience in blockchain or fund operations is a plus.