Job brief: The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.Principal Accountabilities:Management
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Manage outsourced functions
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives
Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations/ branches, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
Develop and document business processes and strengthen internal controls
Transactions
Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
Maintain the chart of accounts
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Reporting
Issue and prepare timely and complete financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
Provide for a system of management cost reports
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
1Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Compliance
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Qualifications/ Requirements:The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Advanced degree in Accounting or ACA or ACCA preferred/ added advantage.
Proven working experience as a Controller
Seven+ years of experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Controller or equivalent experience highly desirable.
High integrity
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Strong organizational and management skills.
Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Ability to meet and establish deadlines.
Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Corporate accounting experience, including overheads and payroll.
Experience in forecasting and budgeting.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to bolarinwa@careerprime.net
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bolarinwa@careerprime.net
