Finance Controller

Job Description:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with the Company's strategic objectives.

Perform financial analysis and provide recommendations to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and cash flow management.

Conduct financial modelling, scenario planning, and investment analysis to support business decisions when needed.

Provide commercial and financial insights to support business expansion and growth initiatives.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting to Management and stakeholders.

Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities.

3. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.

Monitor and manage banking facilities, financing arrangements, loans, and credit control activities.

Evaluate funding requirements and financing options for business expansion and capital expenditure projects.

Ensure adequate financial controls are in place to safeguard company assets.

4. Taxation & Regulatory Matters

Oversee corporate tax planning and compliance activities, including tax returns, SST submissions, withholding tax matters, and statutory fillings.

Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and identify opportunities for tax optimization.

Liaise with tax consultants, auditors, and government authorities on taxation and regulatory matters.

5. Risk Management & Corporate Governance

Identify and assess financial, operational, and compliance risks affecting the business.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and internal control frameworks.

Strengthen corporate governance practices and ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Review and improve financial policies, procedures, and approval processes.

6. Business Strategy & Commercial Finance

Partner closely with the CEO and Management Team to drive strategic planning and business growth.

Evaluate new business opportunities, investments, partnership, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives.

Conduct profitability analysis, cost optimization studies, and business performance reviews.

Provide financial due diligence and business care analysis for strategic projects and investments.

7. Stakeholder Management & Executive Presentation

Prepare and present financial reports, business performance analyses, budgets, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, investors, shareholders, bankers, and key stakeholders.

Translate complex financial information into clear and actionable business insights.

Support investor relations, fundraising activities, financing discussions, and stakeholder engagement when required.

Prepare board papers, investment proposals, business cases, and executive-level presentations.

Represent the Finance Department in management meetings, board meetings, and external stakeholder discussions.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent.

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership position.

Experience within IT Infrastructure, Data Center, Cloud Services, Telecommunications, or Technology-related industries is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, treasury management, and risk management.

Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, and strategic financial management.

Experience in managing external audits, tax matters, banking facilities, and regulatory compliance.

Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted financial advisor to senior management and business leaders.

Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to confidently present financial information to board members, investors, financial institution, and senior stakeholders.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.