Financial Controller
Api group
Total years of experience :25 years, 2 Months
Overseeing all aspects of financial control in the business.
Providing financial, commercial and strategic support to the business.
Preparation of management information from source data.
Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts & VAT returns.
Presenting monthly results, budget variances and ad-hoc analysis.
gross margin analysis on every single plant
Involved in Business Planning, P&L, Balance sheet & liquidity planning.
Overseeing internal financial controls.
process monthly, quarterly and yearly account reconciliations and closing.
Recording of monies received and paid out.
Producing meaningful commentary and analysis of financial data.
Preparation and reporting of income and expense forecasts to top management.
Developing, managing and motivating a team of finance professionals.
Reviewing new & existing business models and capital appropriation requests.
Worked as part of a multi site/multi culture organisation.
Identify and develop controls and processes to ensure all risks and opportunities are highlighted.
Knowledge of GAAP and IAS/IFRS, modern controllership, financial and accounting theories;
Knowledge of corporate financial planning, control and reporting policies;
Knowledge of treasury management and risk management strategies;
Knowledge of procurement and contract management policies and procedures;
Experience managing staff, providing direction and setting priorities;
Advanced project management skills
Responsible for month end close and financial reporting process including variance analysis
Assists with yearly audit preparation
Responsible for cash management
Assist Controller with monthly management reporting
Assure internal control compliance
Escalation point for all transactional issues
Serve as financial system super user
Lead corporate finance and accounting unit, coordinating with Area Controller, Accounting Manager, accountants,
senior-level executives, investors, and lenders on financial administration of existing and upcoming properties.
Designed and implemented company-wide, reporting systems to forecast and optimize cash flow,
Launched company's next generation ERP System (SAP R/3 and ORACLE) and integrating the accounting, front office and sales/marketing functions. The effort reduced manual reporting requirements.
Master in MBA & Finance
Title of qualification Doctor in economics with score of 105/110