Role Overview
We're looking for a Finance Controller to join our fast-growing fintech team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and wants to contribute to a company redefining how financial products are built and delivered. You will play a critical role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly, transparently, and in full compliance with local regulations.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare, review, and ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
- Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial integrity.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of brokerage-related transactions and revenue streams.
Regulatory Compliance, Controls & Audit
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, statutory requirements, and internal accounting policies.
- Support regulatory reporting and coordinate with compliance and finance leadership where required.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing audit planning, documentation, and responses.
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to support audit and regulatory expectations.
- Identify and mitigate accounting and reporting risks in a regulated financial services environment.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Manage, mentor, and review the work of accounting team members, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and day-to-day operational issues.
- Support management with financial insights, reports, and ad-hoc analysis as required.
Systems, Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Ensure effective use of ERP and accounting systems, maintaining data quality and control.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, streamline workflows, and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Support system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives related to finance and accounting.
- Maintain strong documentation of accounting processes and controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
- 57 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
- Experience in startup environments
- Prior experience within financial services, brokerage, trading, fintech, or regulated environments is highly desirable.
- Proven experience managing audits, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and structured problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Clear communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
