Financial Controller

Job Description : FC GHANA For a logistics services provider, in West Africa we are seeking a Financial Controller, to be based in Ghana or in The Netherlands. The Financial Controller is responsible for managing an effective and efficient operation of the financial reporting and accounting function. He/she is end-responsible for the financial administration of the entity, including the ledger management and control, administrative organization, and application management (financial systems and records), accounting, statistics, recalculations, project administration and overall reconciliations of all accounts. In this role you would provide management with accurate and reliable internal financial information and external financial statements regarding the performance and the valuation of the business for various stakeholders, and you are responsible for the financial statements, internal controls, systems and management reports and income & expenses statements for different entities. Key responsibilities: • Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and the maintenance of the general ledger, including account reconciliations, and the production of various financial reports and statements, to provide accurate and timely financial information to management • Preparing the business analyses, including management reports, stock turnover, purchasing and costs • Monitoring debtors and determines the liquidity planning • Treasury and tax accounting when applicable, in cooperation with the relevant managers • Ensures that systems and procedures follow company policies, the reporting & accounting strategy and with accounting standards, and applicable rules & regulations. Follows new or revised accounting policies and procedures if necessary • Responsible for the overall control of the financial administration, monitors enforcement of guidelines and guidance of all administrative processes of the entity, to achieve full compliance with all relevant (financial) standards • Preparing and assisting with (financial) audits Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s, Degree in Finance • 12+ years’ working experience • In depth knowledge in General Accounting Plan and Tax legislation • Specific Knowledge in accounting, finance, and law • A hands-on mentality and an eye for detail • Affinity with Oracle NetSuite • Comprehension of general West-African tax laws • The ability to understand the bigger picture

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