Chief Financial Controller

A Leading Employer In The MENAT Region

Cairo, Egypt

Ref: OP918-07

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

An International Company requires an experienced Financial Controller for its business operations in Egypt. The role will be based in Cairo.

The key accountabilities and activities in the role are as follows:
- Overseeing all aspects of the finance and accounting departments, budget preparation and audit functions;
- Ensuring timely closing and reporting (flash, monthly reports, KPIs, Risk & Asset Management reports and other ad hoc reports as and when requested by the Head Office);
- Providing strategic input for the short, medium and long term planning process and providing recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities;
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, reforecasts, variances and other weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports in coordination with operational management and as per the direction and guidelines of the Head Office;
- Managing, training, coaching, motivating and evaluating finance and accounting department staff;
- Ensuring the adherence of Group Corporate Policies and Procedures;
- Providing leadership on financial and risk management issues;
- Providing Management with advice on the financial implications of business activities;
- Coordinating with internal and external auditors and finalizing the annual closing and financial statements as per approved deadlines,
- Responsible for corporate filings, legal and regulatory issues as per local regulations;
- Responsible for tax filings, assessments planning and coordination with tax consultants;
- Coordinating with bankers and managing and arranging financing, letters of credit , funding arrangements and requirements and managing liquidity and cash flows;
- Working closely with Departments for various projects and decision making; this includes IT projects, Operations projects etc.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized Institution
- CA, CPA required. Other certifications such as CMA, in addition to the required certifications will be preferred.
- Must have experience with IFRS reporting standards
- Experience in Capital Markets and consumer financing.
- A minimum of 4-6 years working experience in accounting/finance with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Fluent in English
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have knowledge of Risk Management Functions and Regulatory Rules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on MS excel

About the Company

We are a leading employer in the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa & Turkey) and our inherent values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other. We want our employees to both feel a sense of pride, and to feel part of our journey to global success. We have created a culture where ideas can blossom, people can thrive, and success can flourish. The breadth and depth of our businesses means we’re able to offer a wealth of opportunities across a number of diverse sectors worldwide. We have the potential to open doors to your future.

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