Financial Controller

1. Management Reports and Information

• Prepares and produces an accurate monthly management information pack to specific deadlines (Management Accounts, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, Ratios).
• Prepares monthly/annually management reports and audit files.
• Assists with cash flow reports on a monthly basis.
• Provides monthly details of variances in overhead costs vs budget to management.
• Prepares monthly departmental management accounts.

• Manages, controls and maintains general ledger accounts.
• Manages cashbook entries (payments & receipts) and expense allocations.
• Reviews accounting processes regularly and seeks continuous development of operational and financial processes in conjunction with the Head of Group Finance.
• Liaises with Auditors for annual statutory audits.
• Performs bank reconciliations.
• Performs intercompany and loan reconciliations.
• Revalue foreign currency accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepares exchange rates and import in to Sage.
• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations (fixed asset register, depreciation, interest calculations, intercompany loan reconciliations, provisions, prepayments etc.)
• Assists with calculations of forward cover requirements, booking of deals and update weighted average forward rates.
• Calculate of intercompany recharges according to transfer pricing policy.
• Liaises with Russian customers, ascertain the amount of funds to be received and collect payment as per the due date.
• Resolve all queries with Russian customers and ensure the credit notes are approved and passed accordingly.

• Calculates monthly/annual statutory returns and prepares payments according to specific deadlines (Vat, Provisional Tax, etc.).
• Prepares and submits Tax Returns timeously and handles tax queries.

• Prepares and monitors operational budgets and forecast requirements and makes the necessary adjustments in accordance with the business requirements.
• Reviews, monitors and assists with departmental operational budgets and offers consultative intervention when required.
• Identify key performance indicators to be used to measure performance of the business on a monthly basis.
• Ensures financial discipline and optimal working capital management within the business.
• Develops cost control measures and cost-reduction opportunities and systems that optimise profitability and minimise financial risk.

• Participates in management review meetings and decision making processes.
• Assists with day to day problem solving when required.

• Ensures effective communication between management, financial staff and operational personnel.
• Manages staff according to company standards, policies and procedures.
• Conducts performance appraisals and reviews and recruits staff when necessary.
• Identifies training needs and contributes to the development of individuals in conjunction with Human Resources by initiating training and development programs.