Financial Controller

• Work closely with the CFO on financial management, reporting, planning, and analysis.
• Manage the day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for review by the CFO.
• Prepare and review P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and financial statements.
• Control and monitor all cash transactions, including cash receipts, payments, petty cash, and cash advances.
• Ensure all cash transactions are properly approved, supported by documents, and recorded accurately.
• Conduct regular cash counts and cash reconciliations.
• Monitor company bank accounts, transfers, payments, and cash balances.
• Control company assets, including fixed assets, equipment, vehicles, and other company property.
• Maintain an updated fixed asset register and ensure proper recording of asset additions, transfers, and disposals.
• Conduct regular physical verification of company assets and investigate missing or damaged assets.
• Monitor asset usage and ensure company assets are properly protected and controlled.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and supplier balances.
• Monitor company cash flow and working capital.
• Assist the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Monitor actual results against budget and prepare variance analysis.
• Review costing, margins, expenses, and profitability.
• Ensure accurate recording of all accounting transactions.
• Review bank reconciliations and ensure differences are resolved promptly.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, tax authorities, suppliers, and other financial institutions as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval of financial transactions.
• Monitor tax calculations, filings, and compliance.
• Support the CFO during internal and external audits.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and identify financial risks.
• Monitor company expenses and ensure they are within approved budgets.
• Provide financial analysis and information to support management decisions.
• Support consolidation of financial information from different companies or business units.
• Ensure finance policies and procedures are properly followed.
• Supervise and guide the finance and accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, cash-flow management, budgeting, and costing.
• Strong experience in cash control, asset control, and internal financial controls.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience working with a CFO or within a group of companies is an advantage.
• Experience dealing with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and suppliers.
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting system skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• English is required; Portuguese is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Financial Reporting
• Cash & Bank Control
• Cash Transaction Control
• Asset & Fixed Asset Control
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Costing & Profitability Analysis
• Tax & Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Audit Management
• Banking & Financing
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Financial Analysis
• ERP,Microsoft Excel, SAP
• Team Management