Head of Financial Controls and Accounting

• Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management (excluding inventory related items) and royalty management.
• Ensure that credit risk is balanced with business objectives, targets are met and that only valid claims with proper management authorization are paid.
• Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
• Ensures that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.
• Supervises the completion of tax reporting requirements, insurance reports and other reports required by government regulation.
• Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records.
• Ensures that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities, noted above. Responsible for continued development of these associates.

• Holds a bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting
• 10+ years of combined Public Accounting and Private Industry accounting/ finance experience within a multinational business
• Prior management experience
• Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• Critical ability to think on the go, make decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial plans
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory

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