Financial Controller at a Hyper-growth Challenger Bank – TalentintheCloud

• Oversee a system of robust internal controls over daily finance processes (including revenue & cost monitoring, merchant settlements, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, daily cash movements, payroll and employee benefits)
• Manage the budgeting process and general long-term financial planning (including cash flow forecasting)
• Coordinate financial reporting efforts to ensure timely and accurate production of monthly financial results across all entities in multiple jurisdictions
• Liaise with external Auditors for annual financial audits and preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Build their treasury operations as they expand to new countries and add new currencies – this includes minimising risk from currency devaluations via hedging etc
• Support compliance team to ensure they conform with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all tax filings across all jurisdictions are met
• Recruit, manage and develop a strong performance-oriented finance organisation, capable of supporting their growth
• Build relationships with existing and prospective bank partners to optimise processing costs and financing facilities (including overdrafts)
• Ensure all statutory entities VAT/Corporate Tax/PAYE/WHT accounts are reconciled
• Automate existing & future finance team tools to minimise manual updating & inputs to dramatically increase team efficiency e.g. by converting existing Excel tools (where possible) to the best platform or system for the job at hand

Mandatory Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in accounting or finance
• Qualified accountant (e.g. CFA, CPA etc).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in a senior accounting or finance position in technology or regulated company environment
• Mastery of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
• Experience managing finance and accounting functions in addition to collaborating with engineering teams
• Goal-oriented leader, capable of working with small teams in a fast-moving environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in driving P&L performance improvements (e.g. closing gaps vs target) whilst holding others accountable (particularly peers and senior leadership)
• Experience in managing tax

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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