• Application Deadline: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: National Organisation Financial Controller


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

The Opportunity 

We are currently seeking a National Organisation Financial Controller to join our global finance team. As the Financial Controller you will play a key role in ensuring the financial reporting data from our National Organisations (NOs) is accurate and timely, and will play a role in strengthening the current data collection and analysis process, document monthly data flows from all NO’s (20 in total), build permanent files for each NO and create desk-top procedures for continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be the key contact for all National Organisations regarding their financial submissions, ensuring that all data is accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Main responsibilities include: 

• Ensures NO submissions are timely, based on the GH-issued reporting timetable, and meet required quality standards 


• Understands each NO's local GAAP and the principal adjustments required to convert local GAAP reporting to IFRS 


• Builds a strong relationship with NO Finance teams, such that unusual or significant transactions are identified on a timely basis, with sufficient time to resolve any accounting issues under IFRS 


• Reviews IFRS adjustments proposed by NOs and supports NOs to prepare their reconciliations between local GAAP and IFRS as needed, 


• Ensures the accuracy, completeness and consistent input of NOs fund monthly usage by donor source regarding income and expenses  

About you: 

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) 


• Strong and proven accounting ability with knowledge of corporate accounting under US GAAP and IFRS. 


• Ability to create appropriate financial reports to investigate trends and variances 


• Experience in group reporting, including consolidations, in a group finance function within medium to large-sized, complex multi-currency organization 


• Strong knowledge of and experience in applying financial accounting controls. 


• Knowledge and awareness of best practice financial policies and procedures. 


• ERP systems experience, preferably SAP BPC 


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels 


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 


• Able to work calmly under pressure, prioritize and work to tight deadlines.