Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Manage the company’s general ledger and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepare detailed financial projections and cash flow analyses.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.

Strategic & Operational Support:

• Provide strategic input on financial planning, cost optimization, and business performance improvement.
• Support management in evaluating investment opportunities and capital projects.
• Contribute to strategic business decisions by providing financial insights and risk assessments.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff, fostering professional growth and performance excellence.
• Establish and maintain efficient accounting processes and best practices across the department.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA designation is a strong plus. MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a financial controller or similar role within the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Must have proven experience with restaurant-specific KPIs and cost control methods.
• Must be proficient in restaurant POS System.
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPSs, etc.)
• Must have a strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control principles.
• High attention to detail and integrity in financial management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Financial Planning
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

Location: Abeka-Accra