Assistant Controller

Job Description

For our business, for clients, and for you Accountabilities and main responsibilities Department Working capital & Client Invoicing Ensure that clients are invoiced and cash collected on time Monitor working capital closely against targets. Ensure any variances are highlighted as soon as possible and explained. Ensure that working capital performance is closely monitored and reported against company targets Treasury & banking Ensure that company bank accounts are fully controlled and reconciled on a monthly basis. All excess cash is treasury managed in line with Group policy. Reporting & Regulatory returns Ensure that all financial transactions and commitments are accurately recorded Take responsibility of the monthly management accounts, financial KPIs and management pack for review Ensure that monthly reporting of actual results is accurate and timely. Variances from P&L, working capital and cash flow forecasts are fully understood. All balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and duly reviewed and exceptions addressed within a month of being reported. Ensure that the reports produced by FF are accurate and complete Report to the Finance and management committee Forecasting and business planning Prepare and review the draft annual business plan, obtaining full strategic input from senior management team in line with Group policies and timeframes. Update the rolling P&L, working capital and cash flow forecasts on a monthly basis with the latest information and any variances are fully understood and communicated review and update forecasts to ensure that these are accurate, complete and include all known issues. Flag estimated financial impact of emerging issues Answer all Group and Divisional finance requests when required Audit Ensure that Auditors receive timely responses as required and audits are closed on time. Financial controls / cost control Maintain written procedures for all Finance department processes and ensure that all Finance department procedures are documented and that the documents are updated regularly to reflect changes. Ensure that a robust controls environment is maintained across all finance activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Banking. Maintain controls over cash payments, payroll and employee expenses including use of company credit cards Assets Ensure that all assets are properly accounted for and authorised Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. Qualifications and skills You have a Master degree in accounting or finance 8 years of experience in finance and management Fluent in English Hands-on and ability to meet deadlines in a changing environment