Financial Controller

We’re hiring a Financial Controller to join our client’s team in Gibraltar.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee daily operations of the finance teams for all Group companies to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Ensure proper internal controls are maintained
• Introduce and manage periodic closing procedures (monthly/quarterly) including intercompany reconciliations (Gibraltar and related companies), compiling, and distributing KPI reports (Gibraltar and related companies).
• Prepare periodic reports on financial performance and position for presentation to the board.
• Manage insurance renewals and claims process for Gibraltar companies.
• Monitor aged debt position across the group and drive cash collection.
• Negotiate and manage the external audit process to ensure cost efficient and timely issue of audited financial statements.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and statutory consolidation.
• Prepare annual budgets and reforecasts for all Group companies. Drive budgeting process for related companies.
• Manage efficient cash flow and treasury functions, including strong relationships with bankers, merchant service and FX providers.
• Prepare periodic management information reports as requested by the Groups bankers.
• Develop a high-performance finance team that supports the finance function.
• Manage senior finance team members, including recruitment where necessary.
• Hold regular team meetings to identify challenges and solutions.
• Identify and introduce process improvements and business results improvements.
• Identify training needs for finance team members.
• Oversee and monitor the costs incurred on the cable car project, preparing reports to funders as required
• Manage the implementation of a new accounting system to replace Dream.
• Maintain the books and records of designated ancillary “shareholder” companies using QuickBooks
• Deputise for the Finance Director as required.

What you’ll need:

• Fully qualified accountant (Chartered/Certified or equivalent) with knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience of managing the external audit process.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications and the ability to manipulate, import and export data with different financial applications.
• Expert skills in MS Excel (BI data modelling and analysis)
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality material within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Ability to organise and manage effective group meetings.
• Effective time management, ability to prioritise and willingness to work a demanding schedule to meet deadlines.