Financial Controller

Position Summary (Role): At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. We have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects. This Financial Controller will partner with the business to ensure that our results are analyzed, and opportunities and risks are identified to support our goal to continually improve business results. This is a mid-career role for a finance professional with strong ambition to grow and a desire to contribute in a global team through learning and collaboration.

Primary Responsibility:

Manage the outsourced accounting and tax activities for entities to ensure consistency of the financial statements, management reports, systems, and controls

Prepare revenue recognition, cost reviews and adjustments in compliance with IFRS and Local accounting practices

Oversee the month-end reconciliations

Lead the month, quarter, and year-end financial close and reporting process for the different entities, including reviews of all aspects of the accounting and controlling

Ensure the accuracy of monthly financial statements, quarterly and year-end reporting packages for all entities

Prepare and implement the accounting processes related to business combinations

Improve and standardize reporting activities, in alignment with group directions and global initiatives

Liaise with external auditors, as required, to monitor the overall audit process, address audit requests in a timely, efficient, and consistent manner, and ensure that any findings are adequately addressed to mitigate risk

Provide business enhancing solutions and reporting that facilitates optimal decision making to maximize results

Participate in the business planning and forecasting process, helping to ensure that financial projections are properly reported and in line with global, regional, and market requirements

Supporting the Global Controller and IFRS technical experts to research and accurately advise on technical accounting issues related to strategic transactions, including major capex, business combinations, financial instruments, and other complex areas

Partner in developing a strong Controlling organization, building team resources that are trained and equipped with the appropriate skills and competencies to achieve high performance in our financial reporting, control, and business partnering roles

Desired Skillsets:

CA (must) with 7-8 years’ experience in global companies, with global responsibilities

5 years working experience in Professional Services (Big4 preferred)

Bachelor of Commerce/ Economics

Audit experience coupled with IFRS accounting competence

Competency and Skills:

Business Development:

Business Acumen

Analysis and Judgment

Building Sustainable Internal Client Relationships

Innovation

Teamwork/ Collaboration

Communicating with Impact

Functional Competencies:

Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow Management

Auditing

Business combinations accounting and tax procedures

Margin Management

5 years work experience with Mature ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Professional:

Analytical thinking, detail oriented

Autonomous, organized, self-starter

Clear, articulated verbal and written communication

Team player, hands-on, ability to work effectively in a hybrid model

Results driven, able to prioritize and meet deadlines

Excellent computer skills (incl. Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills