Group Controller

The Group Controller serves as a key financial leader within the organization overseeing all accounting operations across multiple business entities and ensuring the integrity of consolidated financial reporting. This strategic role works closely with executive leadership to drive financial excellence implement robust controls and provide critical insights that support business decisionmaking and corporate strategy. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and manage the entire accounting function across all group entities including financial reporting general ledger accounts payable/receivable and treasury 

• Direct the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) 

• Oversee monthend quarterend and yearend close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness 

• Manage relationships with external auditors and lead the annual audit process 

• Develop implement and maintain strong internal control systems across all business units 

• Drive standardization and optimization of accounting processes and systems across the group 

• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership 

• Lead the budgeting forecasting and longrange financial planning processes 

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations across all jurisdictions 

• Develop and mentor the finance team including direct supervision of Senior Group Accountants 

• Identify and manage financial risks across the organization 

• Lead finance transformation initiatives and system implementations 

Qualifications :

Essential 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field 

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA CA ACCA or equivalent) 

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a management role 

• Expert knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements 

• Extensive experience with consolidated financial reporting for multientity organizations 

• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management frameworks 

• Proven experience leading finance transformation and process improvement initiatives 

• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools 

• Experience managing relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies 

Highly Desirable 

• Masters degree in Accounting Finance or MBA 

• International experience with multicurrency and multijurisdiction reporting 

• Experience in the same industry sector as our organization 

• M&A experience including financial due diligence and postacquisition integration 

• Treasury management experience 

• Knowledge of business intelligence tools and data analytics 

• Experience implementing or upgrading financial systems 

• Background in public accounting with a Big Four firm 

Personal Attributes 

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen 

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities 

• Outstanding analytical and problemsolving skills 

• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex financial information for nonfinancial stakeholders 

• High level of integrity and professional ethics 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment 

• Decisive and actionoriented with attention to detail 

• Change management skills with ability to drive organizational transformation 

• Resilient under pressure during critical financial periods 

• Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization

Additional Information :

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If youre ready to apply your expertise to meaningful challenges and help transform an industry

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APCOA Group HQ is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime