Vero has been engaged exclusively by an international service company to recruit a recently qualified accountant into the role of Financial Controller. Our client has been providing the energy industry with a range of high quality products and services for over 40 years. Backed by a leading private equity firm, our client continues to seek expansion opportunities both domestically and internationally.
Following a department reorganisation our client is looking to hire a recently qualified accountant into the role of Financial Controller. Applications are welcomed from practice trained accountants seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding first move into a highly successful energy business. Applications are also welcomed from recently qualified accountants who have trained in industry.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of financial reporting for the group and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The job holder will also be responsible for providing support to the commercial and IT functions of the business where necessary.
In addition, the role will be expected to contribute widely in other areas of the business and provide support to the FD, CFO and other members of the business as required.
Key responsibilities:
Finance & Compliance
Preparation of group monthly and annual accounts with appropriate analysis, ensuring these are accurately completed in a timely manner
Coordination of the annual financial audit for the group, including preparation of year-end audit files
Support the FD in tax matters
Preparation of weekly cash flow forecast
Coordination of weekly reporting of financial results, and consolidation of these within a Group weekly report
Ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met
Ensures credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions
Uphold and promote the company’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, integrity, HSE
Provide financial input to commercial and strategic initiatives
Provide financial input to the budgeting and reforecasting process
Ensure the board have accurate financial information in order to support their decision making
Oversee and ensure reconciliation of intercompany balances and ensure foreign currency transactions and balances are translated appropriately
Continuously look for areas of improvement in the finance function and the business generally to make a meaningful contribution to the businesses performance
Any other reasonable duties as required
IT
Provide assistance to ensure appropriate and robust systems are maintained by the group to improve working efficiency
Liaise with external parties to ensure full support for the groups IT function
General
Foster a culture of constructive challenge and openness to change
To actively gain an understanding of the business at all levels
Supporting business improvement initiatives
Any other tasks that the business may deem as appropriate or crucial to service excellence
This represents a unique opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to take on an incredibly varied role working with a team of experienced professionals. With the variety of tasks that the Financial Controller will gain exposure to it will significant accelerate career development and learning.
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