Financial Reporting & Controlling Specialist

We are seeking a proactive Financial Reporting & Controlling Specialist to support the finance function through timely financial reporting monitoring of financial performance and implementation of effective financial controls. The successful candidate will prepare monthly reports analyse financial results investigate variances and provide day-to-day support across finance operations to support accurate reporting and informed business decisions.

1. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports schedules and supporting analyses.
  

• Compile financial information from relevant systems and departments to support reporting requirements.
  

• Review financial data for completeness accuracy and consistency before submission.
  

• Assist with month-end closing activities and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
  

• Present key financial movements trends and variances in clear understandable reports.
  

2. Financial Analysis & Controlling

• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets forecasts and prior-period results where applicable.
  

• Analyse variances investigate unusual movements and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
  

• Monitor income expenditure and other financial indicators to identify potential risks or improvement opportunities.
  

• Support cost-control initiatives and monitor compliance with approved financial procedures.
  

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded.
  

3. Day-to-Day Finance Support

• Provide operational support across the finance function as required.
  

• Assist with general ledger reviews account analysis journal entries and supporting schedules.
  

• Liaise with relevant departments to obtain financial information and resolve reporting queries.
  

• Support budgeting forecasting and financial planning activities where required.
  

4. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Monitor adherence to financial policies procedures and internal control requirements.
  

• Identify gaps in financial processes and recommend practical improvements.
  

• Maintain accurate documentation and supporting evidence for financial reports.
  

• Support internal and external audits by providing requested financial information and schedules.
  

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline.
  

• 25 years of relevant experience in financial reporting management accounting financial analysis or finance operations.
  

• Experience preparing monthly financial reports and analysing financial performance.
  

• Good understanding of financial statements general ledger accounting and internal financial controls.
  

• Familiarity with budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
  

• Strong analytical organisational and communication skills.
  

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.