Financial Controller

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing inflows and outflows across entire operations in Africa, maintaining and strengthening banking relationships, and ensuring accurate consolidation of international entities. You will report directly to the CFO (based in Dubai) and play a pivotal role in delivering robust financial management and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage cash inflows and outflows across all African operations, ensuring accurate tracking and timely reporting.
• Lead global consolidation of financial statements across multiple international subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen banking relationships to support operations, trade finance, and liquidity management.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow forecasts, and liquidity positions across all entities; implement optimization strategies.
• Oversee treasury operations including foreign exchange management, intercompany transactions, and repatriation of funds.
• Collaborate with country finance teams to ensure accuracy of reporting, compliance with local regulations, and timely audits.
• Support the CFO in preparing board presentations, financial analysis, and investor reports.
• Implement financial controls, SOPs, and automation to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reduced risks in financial processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to finance teams in India and Africa, building capabilities and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA with 10 to 15 years of experience, preferably in multinational environments.
• Strong background in financial control, treasury, cash flow management, and global consolidation.
• Experience in managing multi-country operations, ideally within Africa or emerging markets.
• Proven expertise in banking relationships, trade finance instruments, and FX risk management.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and compliance with international audit standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and across geographies.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced financial reporting tools (Power BI, Hyperion, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to engage with senior leadership and external partners.