Financial Controller

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Finance Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple international regions The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial planning, compliance, risk control, and process optimization while maintaining stringent checks to prevent fraud (manual or digital). A strong grasp of ERP and CRM systems, business analytics, internal audits, and regulatory requirements is critical.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Operations & Compliance

• Monitor and control accounts payable (creditors) and accounts receivable (debtors), ensuring timely collections and payments.
• Manage regional cash flow, emergency funds, and secure bank balances.
• Ensure compliance with international taxation, regulatory frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Track and control overdue payments and mitigate financial risks.

2. Business Analysis & MIS Reporting

• Analyse regional business performance using CRM, ERP, and MIS data.
• Deliver regular financial reviews and dashboards to leadership.
• Develop actionable insights and recommendations for profitability improvement.

3. Budgeting, Planning & Delivery

• Lead the delivery of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for all regions.
• Coordinate financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Track and optimize regional operating expenses.

4. Fraud Prevention & Internal Controls

• Implement and monitor robust internal control mechanisms to prevent manual or digital fraud.
• Coordinate with internal audit teams for regular checks and audits.

5. Inventory, Project & Vendor Management

• Monitor inventory and align stock levels with demand forecasting.
• Track supplier, vendor, and customer financial engagements and contracts.
• Oversee geo-tagging, QA/QC integration, and vendor performance compliance.

6. Regulatory & Taxation Oversight

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax and regulatory filings across all international jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external auditors, legal, and compliance teams as needed.

7. Training, Hiring & Team Development

• Assist in hiring finance personnel in various regions.
• Conduct training programs for ERP, CRM, and financial procedures.
• Build competency in finance teams for continuous improvement and upskilling.

8. Strategic Initiatives & Travel

• Support strategic business initiatives and expansion projects in all assigned regions.
• Travel as necessary to regional offices and operations for audits, financial reviews, or project rollouts.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Debtors & Creditors Management:

• Monitor and control overdue receivables and payables.
• Review ageing reports and follow up with stakeholders for timely collections and payments.
• Coordinate with the sales and procurement teams for resolving outstanding issues related to debtors and creditors.

2. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure timely compliance with all financial regulatory requirements (local, national, and international, as applicable).
• Liaise with auditors, legal advisors, and compliance officers for statutory and regulatory matters.

3. Balance Sheet Finalization:

• Oversee the preparation and review of the balance sheet.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

4. Collections & Cash Flow Management:

• Drive timely collections from customers across all zones.
• Prepare and monitor rolling cash flow forecasts and manage liquidity.
• Handle emergency fund allocations and management of fixed deposits.

5. Inventory & Fund Management:

• Monitor inventory levels, movements, and financial implications across locations.
• Coordinate with supply chain and store teams for physical verification and valuation.
• Plan and allocate working capital efficiently across business needs.

6. MIS Reporting & Data Accuracy:

• Ensure all financial decisions and reviews are backed by data from the Management Information System (MIS).
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the management team.

7. Payments & Project Finance:

• Oversee timely vendor/supplier payments as per contractual terms.
• Coordinate funding and budgeting for all business projects across zones.

8. Vendor & Supplier Management:

• Work closely with procurement and operations to ensure optimal vendor and supplier engagement.
• Maintain financial records and payment terms compliance for all suppliers.

11. Audit & Taxation:

• Manage internal and external audits ensuring all documentation and records are accurate and audit-ready.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of direct and indirect taxes.
• Assist auditors with schedules and reconciliations during audit periods.

12. Review of Travel Expenses:

• Implement a control mechanism for pre-visit and post-visit travel planning and expenses.
• Review travel expense reports in line with company policy and ROI on business travel.

13. On-Spot Business Evaluations:

• Support on-spot commercial evaluations during business visits, especially in remote or zonal locations.

14. CRM Training for Sales Teams:

• Coordinate with HR and IT to ensure all sales teams are trained in the use of CRM systems.
• Review CRM data for alignment with finance goals (e.g., pipeline revenue tracking, order-to-cash efficiency).

15. ERP Competency & Hiring:

• Identify gaps in ERP system knowledge across finance and related teams.