The Role
The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the company’s financial accounting and reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements, strong internal controls, and full compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
The role oversees the integrity of the general ledger, the end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes, and ensures the finance function remains audit-ready at all times.
This position partners closely with the Head of Finance, FP&A, Treasury, and operational teams to deliver high-quality financial information, strengthen financial discipline, support decision-making, and ensure effective financial governance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Close
Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including journals, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
Provide variance analysis and explanations for management reporting
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization
2. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate external and statutory audits as the primary finance contact
Ensure timely resolution and closure of audit findings
Maintain audit-ready documentation for all financial processes
3. Tax & Statutory Reporting
Oversee preparation and filing of tax returns (VAT, withholding tax, payroll taxes, etc.)
Ensure accurate tax accounting and proper documentation for all tax-related transactions
Support tax audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews
Work with external advisors where necessary to ensure compliance
4. Cash, Working Capital & Treasury Coordination
Partner with Treasury to support cash flow forecasting and daily cash management
Oversee bank reconciliations and payment governance processes
Monitor AR/AP controls to improve working capital efficiency
Strengthen cash conversion discipline across the business
5. Team Leadership & Process Improvement
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members
Ensure clear accountability, performance management, and capability development
Provide technical accounting guidance to business teams
Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems (ERP), and reporting tools
Support automation and standardization of finance operations
About You
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Master’s degree is an advantage
Experience
7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
Strong experience in financial reporting, month-end and year-end close
Experience coordinating external audits and tax compliance processes
Previous team leadership experience is preferred
Competencies
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Ability to enforce internal controls and maintain audit-ready systems
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
High integrity, accuracy, and ability to work under tight deadlines
Key Performance Indicators (Success Measures)
Timely and accurate month-end and year-end close
High-quality financial reporting with minimal post-close adjustments
Clean audit outcomes with timely resolution of findings
On-time statutory and tax submissions
Strong internal control environment with low control exceptions
Effective performance and development of finance team
Method of Application
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the application form below:
[Application Form]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.