Summary
Job Description
As Interim Director of Financial Reporting & Control, you will provide leadership and stability during a critical period, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under IFRS and U.S. SEC requirements. You will oversee financial reporting. internal controls, SOX compliance, regulatory filings (including Form 20-F), and manage the consolidation process and system from a finance perspective. This role is pivotal in maintaining reporting integrity while supporting ongoing transformation initiatives.
The role works closely with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality financial information that supports strategic decision-making and reinforces strong governance and accountability throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial reporting:
* Oversee preparation and review of quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc financial statements in compliance with IFRS and US FPI regulatory standards, working closely with Investor Relations, Legal and FP&A.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, SEC regulations, and corporate policies.
* Act as key liaison with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
* Plan and execute deliverables for the Audit Committee.
* Manage the internal controls executed by the team in support of SOX requirements.
* Own the group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely data submission from all entities and overseeing the design and maintenance of financial structures within the consolidation system
* Lead the financial control and reporting for the various corporate companies, incorporating monthly management and annual statutory accounts.
* Technical Accounting & Policy:
* Interpret new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on financial reporting.
* Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures.
* Provide technical guidance on complex transactions and contracts.
* Leadership and Team Management:
* Lead and mentor the financial reporting and control team, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
* Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and systems.
* Business partnering:
* Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decisions.
* Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and operational teams to ensure alignment of financial data and controls.
* Support investor communications and earnings release processes.
Qualifications
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications And Skills
* ACA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification with significant experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, and risk management.
* Proven expertise in financial reporting standards (IFRS, US SEC) and in-depth experience in technical accounting issues, particularly as they relate to M&A transactions.
* Strong experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, providing support and guidance to ensure the team’s success.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business.
* Aptitude for risk management, internal controls, and process improvement.
Desired Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a strong problem-solving mindset.
* Proactive and results-oriented approach to managing complex issues and projects.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
* Resilient, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
WHY JOIN US?
Immediate Impact: Step into a critical leadership role and make a tangible difference.
Global Exposure: Work with a multinational FPI listed in U.S. markets.
Strategic Role: Influence key reporting processes during a period of change.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
THE WAY WE WORK
* We are customer focused, understanding that we continuously must surpass our customers’ expectations.
* We are innovative, constantly seeking new and improved ways to deliver our products and services.
* We act with integrity, being open and honest in everything we do.
* We are bold and courageous in expanding existing markets and developing new ones.