Controller

• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate financial statements and reports.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to senior management on performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage month end and year end closing activities to group timelines.
• Lead the regional budgeting process, working with department heads to create realistic budgets.
• Monitor and report on budget variances, providing explanations and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare and update financial forecasts based on the latest data and trends.
• Ensure that all financial operations within the region comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage tax compliance of the company in each jurisdiction, with the assistance of the tax consultants where required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Liaise with auditors during financial audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Partner with the wider finance team to implement and apply consistent and standardized global accounting practices and manage compliance with the same.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the regional finance team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
• Foster a collaborative environment and promote continuous learning and professional development.
• Support senior management in strategic planning activities by providing financial insights and analysis.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and other financial strategies to enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with regional business units to align financial goals with operational strategies.
• Proactively liaise with the bank, auditors, government agencies, persons and entities related to the job.
• Monitor and manage regional cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations.
• Optimize working capital and support treasury functions, including foreign exchange management and banking relationships.
• Review, pay, and record the monthly payroll, including permanent & casual staff and students and their related social security, tax and insurance payments.
• Liaise with our third-party payroll provider to ensure that employees are paid correctly and in a timely manner.
• Work closely with other departments and regions (e.g., Operations, Sales, HR) to support business initiatives and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Act as a financial advisor to regional management, providing guidance on financial implications of business decisions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks within the region.
• Robust risk management practices are in place and aligned with corporate policies.

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