Financial Controller

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

APPLICATION DETAILS

No Resume Required, On-site Interview

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role of the Shared Services Finance team is to provide strong financial support, management, and robust challenges within the business, enabling the Group Financial Controller to report the monthly performance to the ELT and shareholders. The finance team will also ensure a strong financial control environment exists, and proactively support/police the adherence to the company policies and procedures whilst encouraging continuous improvement. We support all our teams with a Business Partnering approach; candidates should be prepared to become a Finance Business Partner within the company, providing support to all levels of staff across our business.

This position will be the financial controller for our USA/UK division and requires working with the USA/UK and South African finance teams. Due to the position supporting the USA, from time-to-time, you will be required to work USA hours.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and govern the preparation of management accounts

Develop and/or enhance accounting policies

KPI analysis, providing insights to drive business decision-making

Assist with the division budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning process

Ensure the company is always compliant in relation to transfer pricing and that all relevant documentation is maintained and updated regularly

Management of transactional finance and automation where possible using technology

Establish, implement, and document accounting processes in order to scale more efficiently and effectively

Be day-to-day contact for the external audit process

Ensure division compliance with tax requirements

Identify and lead the implementation of General Ledger and associated Financial Systems

Partner closely with stakeholders across the division to support optimal decision-making and drive operational performance and efficiency

Develop, measure, and maintain key financial metrics

Work closely with Finance teams to ensure financial information is real-time and available to key people within the company

Oversight and operational management of operational bank accounts

Management of cash flow forecasting across the division

Identify and suggest operational best practices in the area of finance

Proven experience in building out a finance function, including processes, teams, systems

Comfortable working with multiple currencies and preparing consolidated accounts

Strong analytical and advanced Excel skills

Assist the Group GFC with providing the necessary expertise and information when required for special projects

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident, and have a flexible approach to work. They should be able to demonstrate good organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, prioritize work under pressure, and complete within deadlines. They should be able to communicate effectively with non-finance people in a friendly and courteous manner, establishing and maintaining good working relationships with Clients and colleagues at all levels. The job requires the ability to work well as part of a team but also independently, using their own initiative where appropriate. The candidate will be actively encouraged to develop their career at BYC Aqua, an MCI Company, and given the necessary support to achieve progression. Ultimately, the success of this will be determined by the candidates’ willingness, ability, and approach.

Other Talent Acquisition Specialist Qualifications Include:

BCom or equivalent financial degree

Professional qualification (SAIPA / AGA / ACCA) advantageous

Minimum 5 years of experience

Experience in systems and procedures implementation

Logical, systematic approach to understanding and improving processes.

Ability to manage and lead a team.

Ability to understand, interpret, and report on all financial areas.

Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable with constant change

Strong analytical and critical thinking

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is the policy of MCI and affiliates to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity is a benefit to our employees, our company, our customers, and our community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of MCI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY)

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.

In 2019 Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa’s Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI’s subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times respectively. MCI has fifteen business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Iowa, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South Dakota, New Mexico, California, Kansas, and Nova Scotia.

Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have a synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: GravisApps, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), The Sydney Call Center, OnBrand24, and Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP).

DISCLAIMER

The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

REGARDING COVID-19

As an employer supporting critical Federal, State, Provincial, and Commercial clients, we have taken steps to ensure that we remain operational while taking every precaution possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our employees safe.

Measures include social distancing for those working on-site, frequent deep cleaning and disinfecting of workstations and common areas, daily contactless temperature checks for those essential employees working on-site, travel policies limiting travel and mandatory quarantine, reporting and quarantine processes and policies for those exposed, and requesting masks to be worn when on-site employees are not at their workstation.

For more information on MCI’s response to COVID-19 please visit

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