Summary:

Our client, a well-respected Food / Beverage manufacturer brands, is seeking a hands-on, energetic results-driven Financial Controller who wants an exciting opportunity where you can apply your financial experience into a fulfilling career with a successful international organization!

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will mentor and manage 2 direct reports (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable)
• Manage and maintain the financial accounting. Research technical accounting issue for compliance and recommend changes.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Realize adequate (timely, reliable and accurate) financial information for statutory, tax and management reporting.
• Collect and interpret external and internal information and developments to determine their potential impact on financial accounting and/or business performance.
• Prepare and assess financial analysis for capital investment proposals.
• Develop financial information associated with the ERP system (SAP) and utilizing the business intelligence tool, in order to have relevant and timely financial information available to take corrective action when required.
• Maintain customer and vendor master data) within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system per guidelines.
• In the absence of a Financial Manager, the Financial controller will perform the duties and responsibilities of the Financial Manager.
• Responsible for month-end and year-end close process, account reconciliations, capital expenditure overviews and cash flow forecasting.
• Assist in preparation of the operation plan (3-year budget).
• Analyze the financial details of past, present and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvements are needed.
• Advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of capital items.
• Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, forecasts or reports

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or economics required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting within a manufacturing environment (preferably food/beverage/agriculture related).
• CPA or CMA would be a plus.