Job Summary
- The Group Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and statutory compliance.
- The role provides oversight of day-to-day finance operations, ensures strong governance and regulatory compliance, and supports executive management with reliable financial information.
- Working alongside the Corporate Finance & FP&A function, the Financial
- Controller will focus on financial stewardship, risk management, accounting standards compliance, treasury controls, and audit coordination.pecific
Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS).
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepare consolidated Group financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
Internal Controls & Governance
- Implement, and continuously improve internal control systems.
- Establish financial policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure segregation of duties and robust financial risk controls.
- Monitor compliance with internal approval limits and delegation of authority.
- Lead ICFR process across all entities within the group
Audit & Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate external audits and manage audit deliverables.
- Liaise with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and regulatory reports.
- Maintain compliance with Companies Act and other applicable regulations.
Treasury & Working Capital Oversight
- Supervise cash management and banking operations.
- Monitor liquidity, payment cycles, and working capital controls.
- Ensure effective control over payables, receivables, and cash forecasting inputs.
- Oversee debt servicing schedules and covenant compliance.
Tax & Statutory Reporting
- Oversee tax computations, filings, and compliance with NRS & States Internal Revenue Services.
- Ensure proper documentation for tax audits and assessments.
- Optimize tax positions within regulatory limits.
Job Requirements
Work Experience
- 10-15 years’ cognate experience in Finance/Financial Management at senior management level
- Experience in power, utilities, infrastructure, or gas sector strongly preferred.
- Strong exposure to multi-entity consolidation and project finance environments
Skills/Competencies Required
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial instruments accounting.
- Understanding of utilities service tariff derivation/accounting and gas supply contract structures.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.
- Strong internal control and governance orientation.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities
Education/Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Relevant professional qualifications including ACCA, ICAN, or CFA
- MBA or MSc Finance is desirable