Financial Controller (Ref: J10001) Permanent

We are currently working with an international organisation based in East Kent who are looking to recruit a Financial Controller. This is a key role where you will provide ownership for the financial controls, processes, measures and reporting for the business. Duties and responsibilities will include:

– Manage the planning and direction of accounting activities, including the maintenance of the ledger accounts and financial statements
– Monthly reporting under IFRS
– Develop, direct, plan and evaluate accounting policies and procedures including cost accounting, general accounting, and accounts payable and receivable
– Ensure the accounting software is adequately set up and configured to support the production of reliable financial and management reports
– Prepare cashflows and cashflow forecasts
– Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analysing variations from budget
– Analyse and prepare financial statements and reports
– Create financial models of “what if” scenarios to help future business planning decisions in areas such as new product development and new marketing strategies
– Compile and review the budgets for departments, taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures, and estimated expenses and income
– Prepare and maintain tax records, returns, reports and other related material
– Develop and implement controls and cost-effective approaches to minimise risk
– Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls in compliance with corporate objectives and government standards
– Ensure that documentation for all processes across the organisation is reviewed and updated periodically

The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified with similar experience as listed above.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.