Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Help in the preparation of monthly management accounts, which involves preparing various end-of-month reports, calculating and posting monthly accruals and prepayment adjustments, as well as reviewing nominal ledgers up to the trial balance stage;
• Support cash flow management efforts;
• Implement quality control measures for financial transactions and financial reporting;
• Aid in the submission of Tax, Compliance, and other Returns and Questionnaires;
• Assist in maintaining relationships with financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders;
• Contribute to the preparation of yearly budgets;
• Prepare the necessary documentation for the Company's external audits and collaborate with external auditors under the guidance of the Financial Controller;
• Assist in the preparation of yearly financial reporting, including the consolidation of the Company's financials;
• Identify opportunities for improving efficiency or enhancing internal control as part of continuous improvement initiatives;
• Lead and develop the finance team, offering guidance, mentoring, and conducting performance evaluations;
• Together with the Financial Controller, collaorate on compiling VAT reports and Eco tax submissions;
• Address queries from all other management personnel;
• Give feedback to the Financial Controller;
• Collaborate closely with all other members of the finance team;
• Handle any other finance-related tasks that come up.

Experience

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• Previous experience as an assistant financial controller or in a senior finance role;
• Understand accounting principles, financial regulations, taxation legislations and financial reporting standards;
• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and analysis;
• Experience in cash flow management, cost control, and financial risk assessment;
• Be proficient in financial software and systems;
• Excellent knowledge of MS office package, especially MS Excel;
• A Master's degree and/or professional qualification such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA would be considered an asset.

Personal Skills

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.