Financial Controller

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To review and control

• The preparation of the MEA Monthly Management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet movements for SOX Compliance
• The preparation and oversight of the MEA Intercompany accounts
• The preparation and submission of all statutory accounts and tax returns

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Working with and supporting the MEA Finance team in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including
  • Preparation of P&L with full narratives (inc those required for SOX)
  • Preparation / Supervision of the Revenue Reconciliation process
  • Preparation / Supervision of Balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all balances are explained and reviewed
  • Preparation / Supervision of Balance Sheet Flux Files on a quarterly basis
  • All in accordance with Group Timelines

• Ensuring that all tax returns and payments are made on time.

• Working with the EMEA Finance Director and others in the introduction of the Coupa Purchase order approval and payment systems.
• Management of financial resource in EGY.
• Ensuring Statutory audits are delivered on time and within budget.

This is not intended to be a full description of duties and you will be expected to assist in such duties as may be required
Experience / Qualifications Required
Essential

• Good Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Prior experience of MEA Region

Desirable

• Prior Financial Controllership / Director position
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Navision

Person Specification

• Team Player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work alone as required

Values

• Integrity: Act with integrity in everything that you do, at all times
• Accountability: Accepting responsibility for your work and contribution as a team member. Dealing with issues and delivering on commitments
• Collaborative: Working together to deliver shared benefits. Building relationships, leveraging skills, knowledge and resources to achieve success
• Decisive: Making decisions and acting on them. Proactively seeking and driving new opportunities and improvements
• Engaged: Being present, visible and a positive force. Developing and sharing ideas and supporting the success of others

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