Financial Controller

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
  
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth audits and timely completion.
  

Financial Control & Risk Management:

• Implement robust financial controls and risk management processes to safeguard company assets.
  
• Monitor financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks.
  

Tax Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
  
• Manage tax filings, audits, and planning.
  
• Optimise tax strategies to minimise tax liabilities.
  

Treasury Management:

• Manage cash flow and optimise working capital.
  
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations.
  
• Implement effective treasury strategies to mitigate financial risks.
  

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
  
• Conduct regular financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  
• Provide insightful financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
  

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
  
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Recruit, train, and mentor finance professionals.
  

• Proven experience as a Group Financial Controller or equivalent role in a complex, multinational organization.
  
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and tax regulations.
  
• Experience in building finance operations and setting up financial systems and infrastructure to enable a high-growth organization.
  
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
  
• Understanding of larger and complex business structures and groups;
  
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools).
  
• A strong analytical mind with a keen eye for detail.
  
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  
• A passion for driving financial excellence and contributing to the company's growth.
  

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) with experience in a complex, multi-entity finance environment.
  
• Proven experience managing and developing teams and working alongside external stakeholders, including auditors, business owners, or donors, is often required.
  
• Additional language skills, particularly French and/or Arabic, would be an advantage.
  

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
  
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
  
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
  
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
  
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
  
• Commitment to maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion in safeguarding sensitive information.