Financial Controller

Stein & Partner, executive search company, is looking for a strong Financial Controller for its client, a top media and advertising company. She/he will provide support to the CFO through the execution of internal and external timely reporting and monitoring the compliance of financial procedures and internal controlling documentation.

Main Accountabilities

• Preparing the group companies corporate US GAAP monthly financial reporting package and all related schedules
• Partnering with finance and accounting team for account reconciliations and analysis, ensuring prompt resolution of any follow up items (related for example with collection, accruals, timely invoicing)
• Preparing, under CFO supervision, the annual budget and the quarterly updates for the allocated divisions of the Group and monitoring actual performance vs budgets, discussing it with the budget owners and presenting the results to CFO and CEO
• Producing various ad-hoc reports asked by the regional reporting team, company management or operational teams either finance and/or client related for decision making process
• Monitoring profitability of current clients, efficient allocation of resources, identifying any deviations and presenting them to the senior management team
• Being responsible with internal controls environment and coordination of internal audits and with further monitoring, with the development or implementation of controlling tools and remediation of any identified deficiencies
• Reviewing the annual statutory financial statements, according to accepted local accounting principles, prepared by the Chief Accountant
• Cooperating closely and developing a strong relationship with all departments within the company

Professional Skills 

• University degree in Economics
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance/controlling or working experience in one of the large audit/ accountancy firms  
• Experience in . or international accounting, US GAAP reporting preferred  
• ACCA Certification or any equivalent would be a plus
• Excellent accounting knowledge, understanding of finance practice and local legislation requirements (audit experience is a plus)
• Good time management
• Accuracy in classifying, analysing and interpreting information, ability to identify and prioritize problems and alert on time
• High proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English

Personality Profile

• Ambitious, problem solver, solution seeker
• Self-motivated
• Committed, ethical and trustworthy
• Self-exceeding individual, assertive and resilient
• Flexible, open-minded, proactive attitude and team spirit
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with individuals at all levels within the organization
• Able to maintain focus under stress and handle work under time pressure
• Well-organized, with demonstrated high attention to details