Financial Controller

Role Summary

The Financial Controller will oversee all financial activities of the international trading Group of companies, including budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, trade finance, and compliance with cross-border regulations. In addition, the role will involve supporting Finance Managers in day-to-day financial operations, including data preparation, reporting, and coordination with accounting. This role requires strong experience in export/import operations, currency risk management, and intercompany reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Control

- Support Finance Managers in preparing and presenting monthly Management reporting in Excel.

- Prepare, consolidate, and review various financial reports, ensuring alignment with accounting records.

- Monitor P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow on a consolidated basis.

- Support cost allocation processes across entities, ensuring accurate distribution of expenses.

- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

- Participate the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasts.

- Analyze variance between actual and budgeted performance.

- Provide scenario analysis for new trade deals or market entries.

3. Invoicing & AR Management

- Supervise issuance of sales invoices and credit notes.

- Track unpaid invoices and follow up with clients as needed.

- Maintain a clean ageing report and propose provisions for doubtful debts.

Automate reconciliation and reporting where possible.

Key Requirements

Education & Certifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CMA) is strongly preferred.

Experience

- 5+ years of experience in finance/controlling roles.

- At least 3 years in an international trading, commodities, or export/import company.

Hands-on experience with:

- Financial reporting and P&L analysis, including data preparation and validation in Excel.

- Practical experience in financial controlling, including monitoring performance vs budget, understanding key cost and margin drivers, and reviewing financial data for accuracy and consistency.

- Expense allocation and cost distribution across entities or projects.

- Reconciliation of management reports with accounting data.

- Invoice processing and coordination (review, approval tracking, and documentation control).

- Intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing.

Technical Skills

- Strong experience working with large and complex datasets in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables); financial modelling.

- Understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- High attention to detail, meticulousness and accuracy in executing work.

- Excellent communication in English (additional languages are a plus).

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Proactive — not just reporting numbers but also suggesting actions.