Group Controller

Description

• Lead the Group's monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing and reporting processes.
• Take full ownership of the preparation of consolidated financial statements under US GAAP, through completion and readiness for CFO review and approval.
• Maintain strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS knowledge is highly desirable.
• Lead consolidation and reporting across international subsidiaries and ensure consistency in accounting policies and reporting standards throughout the Group.
• Manage and professionally lead the accounting and financial reporting team.
• Establish clear reporting timelines, responsibilities, controls and closing procedures across the Group.
• Lead the accounting treatment of complex transactions and technical accounting matters.
• Work directly with external auditors and professional advisors and lead the annual and interim audit/review processes.
• Support public-company reporting requirements, SOX/internal-control readiness and the continued development of Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Work closely with finance teams of the subsidiaries and ensure accurate and timely reporting to headquarters.
• Maintain strong control over inventory, cost accounting, intercompany transactions and other accounting matters relevant to a significant manufacturing operation.
• Support the CFO on accounting, reporting, financing, M&A and other strategic finance matters as required.

Requirements

• CPA – mandatory.
• Big 4 background – strongly preferred.
• Strong and practical knowledge of US GAAP – mandatory.
• IFRS knowledge – preferred.
• Significant experience preparing and consolidating financial statements for a multinational group.
• Experience in a company with substantial manufacturing and inventory activity.
• Experience working with foreign subsidiaries and managing Group-wide financial reporting processes.
• Experience as publicly traded companies Controller and familiarity with public-company reporting standards and controls.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in a Controller-level position, with responsibility for leading a finance/accounting team and the financial reporting process.
• Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of the financial statements through a completed, high-quality deliverable ready for CFO review.
• Proven managerial experience and the ability to lead, challenge and develop finance professionals.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with Priority ERP would be an advantage.
• Experience with SOX implementation/readiness would be an advantage.