An experienced Interim Financial Controller is needed to lead the year-end closing, IFRS Annual Report preparation, and external audit process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance during a critical period for the company.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and timely delivery of the IFRS Annual Report for FY2025, including managing the external audit with KPMG.
Coordinate with KPMG to manage audit deliverables, documentation, and technical discussions, ensuring complete and timely responses.
Oversee the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate management reporting and high-quality consolidation.
Act as the IFRS technical accounting expert, preparing memos and reviewing disclosures to ensure compliance with standards.
Prepare covenant calculations, certificates, and lender reporting to meet financing agreement requirements.
Document and improve financial systems and reporting processes, ensuring smooth handover and operational continuity.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Audit; a Master's degree is a plus.
At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in financial control, IFRS reporting, audit, or technical accounting.
Strong IFRS knowledge and proven consolidation experience.
Experience with Caseware and Exact Online is required.
Experience managing or performing external audits, preferably with a Big Four firm.
Ability to act as the internal IFRS specialist for complex accounting matters, including preparing and maintaining technical memos on IFRS 2, IFRS 9, IFRS 16, and valuation topics.
Experience preparing covenant calculations, certificates, and lender reporting under financing agreements, ensuring all deadlines and documentation requirements are met.
Ability to lead the preparation of the IFRS Annual Report for FY2025 and coordinate the audit with KPMG, managing all deliverables, documentation, and technical discussions.
Experience leading the month-end closing process, ensuring timely management reporting, accurate group and entity-level consolidation, and maintaining reporting schedules, reconciliations, and accounting governance.
Experience documenting processes and reporting flows to ensure smooth handover and continuity.
Professional certifications such as CPA, RA, ACCA, or CMA are a plus.
Highly accurate, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with external stakeholders.
Hands-on, autonomous, and reliable under pressure, with the ability to prioritize effectively during peak periods.
Availability to start in January 2026 for a duration of 3 to 6 months.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule includes a hybrid model with 3 days onsite
Work environment perks include collaboration with internal teams and external auditors
Additional benefits are not explicitly mentioned in the job posting
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