Finance Manager

Our client, a global creative agency, is looking for a Financial Controller to join their team.

This is an opportunity for a high-impact role shaping financial strategy in a fast paced environment with exposure to diverse projects across art, culture, and creative industries.

• To supervise day to day operations of all direct reports and ensuring compliance to finance policies and procedures.
• To ensure month end closing commitments in terms of revenue finalization, inventory and cost reporting, accruals are completed in an accurate and timely manner, and that all reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensure that the books, records, and accounts are maintained accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and administration of the assets of the company
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled monthly and discrepancies are immediately identified and corrected.
• Ensure VAT, Corporate Tax and any other government fees are calculated & reported accurately and timely manner.
• To manage the Annual Internal Audit and associated reports as well as any Interim Internal Audits.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and Uniform System of Accounts.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Monitor & supervise month end activities and prepare monthly P&L and Forecast.
• Ensure balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
• Establish a professional and strong relationship with department heads and key stakeholders within organization

• 5+ years of experience in financial management, ideally in a creative or project-based environment
• Holds a Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance and a Professional Finance accreditation (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or CIMA)
• Strong communication skills in English
• Proficiency in computer software systems such as MS Office and knowledge of Quick Books is essential and excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and advanced excel skills.