Financial Controller + Accounting supervisor

The job entails designing and implementing streamlined processes for accounting and financial information sharing, alongside developing cost accounting systems to evaluate business performance. Additionally, the role involves optimising financial reporting, monitoring KPIs, assisting with audits and compliance, and preparing information packages for board and shareholder communications.

Client Details

For our client, we are currently looking for a Financial Controller for a financial company in Geneva.

Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with management to establish annual budgets, monitor performance against budgets, and provide detailed analysis of variances.

Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and internal stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial trends.

Assist with the preparation of information packages for the board of directors and shareholders.

Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including profitability analysis, cost analysis, project profitability analysis, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all regulatory requirements regarding financial reporting, including legal requirements and accounting standards.

Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal procedures and controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with company policies and procedures.

External Audit Management: Coordinate external financial audits, prepare required documentation, and collaborate with external auditors to ensure effective and smooth audits.

Supervision of Accounting

Profile

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a financial controller or in a similar role, preferably in the financial services sector.
• Excellent financial analysis, cash management, and financial reporting skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting ( CPA or Expertise Comptable is a strong asset)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in English and in French.

Job Offer

A permanent contract