Financial Controller
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Financial Controller responsible for delivering accurate, timely IFRS-compliant financial reporting, leading the financial close process, strengthening internal controls, and providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making and growth.
About this role
Financial Controller
A leading diversified consumer-focused organisation with operations spanning retail, food services, manufacturing, and related sectors. The company is known for its customer-centric approach, operational excellence, and commitment to delivering quality products and services while fostering innovation, growth, and employee development.
Deliver Best-in-Class Financial Reporting
▪ Deliver accurate, timely, and IFRS-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that support executive decision-making, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence.
Drive an Efficient Financial Close Process
▪ Lead a disciplined financial close process that consistently meets agreed reporting timelines while improving speed, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.
Strengthen Financial Governance & Internal Controls
▪ Maintain a robust internal control environment that safeguards organisational assets, minimises financial risk, and promotes a culture of accountability and financial discipline.
Ensure Regulatory & Audit Excellence
▪ Achieve full compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements while delivering successful internal and external audit outcomes with minimal findings.
Optimise Finance Systems & Automation
▪ Maximise the effectiveness of financial systems and finance technologies by driving automation, improving data integrity, and reducing manual processes across the finance function.
Build a High-Performing Financial Control Team
▪ Develop a capable, engaged, and high-performing team through effective leadership, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
Provide Strategic Financial Insight
▪ Deliver actionable financial analysis and business insights that support commercial decision-making, capital investments, operational improvements, and sustainable business growth.
Champion Continuous Improvement
▪ Continuously enhance financial processes, reporting standards, and governance practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence across the organisation.
Qualifications
Education
▪ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional Certification
▪ Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification) or FMCG/Corporate
Finance specialties are a distinct added advantage.
Experience Profile
▪ Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in finance, financial reporting, or corporate
accounting within a structured organization.
▪ At least 5 years' experience leading a Financial Control or Financial Reporting function.
▪ Experience within Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
industries is highly preferred.
▪ Prior experience in a Big Four Audit/Assurance firm will be an added advantage.
Skills
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