Senior Executive – Finance Controller

The Senior Executive – Finance Controller will oversee and manage the day-to-day financial activities of the organization. This role involves supervising multiple financial verticals, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records. The Senior Executive will also play a key role in identifying financial risks, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and standards, and guiding the finance team in resolving complex financial issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Daily Financial Operations: Oversee and ensure accuracy in day-to-day financial entries and transactions.
• Manage Multiple Financial Verticals: Supervise and coordinate activities across various financial verticals within the organization.
• Accounts Review: Conduct thorough reviews of accounts to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Financial Statement Review: Oversee the preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve any uncertainties or issues related to financial tasks and processes.
• Workflow Determination: Develop and implement workflows for new financial verticals as needed.
• Team Leadership: Motivate, lead, and direct the finance team to achieve departmental goals.
• Transaction Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation of all financial transactions.
• Fraud Detection: Identify and mitigate risks related to financial fraud and leakage.
• Compliance Instruction: Provide guidance on accounting principles, standards, and legal requirements.
• Internal Audits: Conduct and manage internal audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Dispute Resolution: Resolve organizational disputes related to financial matters.
• Protocol Development: Establish and maintain protocols for financial processes and tasks.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficiency in financial activities.
• Bad Debt Reporting: Prepare and review reports on bad debts and recommend appropriate actions.
• Fund Position Management: Plan and manage the organization’s fund positions and utilization strategies.
• Financial Projections: Prepare and review projected income statements and balance sheets.
• Tax Compliance: Calculate and file income tax payables and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• VAT and eTDS Review: Oversee the review of eTDS and VAT calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Audit Review: Review audit drafts before final signing to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Proven 3 to 4 years experience in financial management, accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in financial software and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively