Financial Controller

Financial Controller | Salary c£70k plus benefits package | Gibraltar

SRGEurope has been appointed to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join a creative, forward thinking Financial Services Company based in Gibraltar. Our client is truly outstanding at what they do and has an incredibly talented work-force. The Financial Controller will focus on the development of an effective financial management and control framework fit-for-purpose for a fast-growing firm and supporting the CEO and COO in financial planning, budgeting and control.

Financial Controller Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashflow and balance sheet;
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances;
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements;
• Coordinate the preparation of any financial aspects of regulatory reporting, as required;
• Oversee the management of the firm's tax liabilities and reporting requirements;
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end close process;
• Conduct research to ensure the firm remains compliant with any relevant developments in technical accounting standards, reporting requirements and tax filings;
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Provide advice to other members of the management team on financial management and financial control matters as required.

Financial Controller Requirements:

• Strong overall combined accounting and finance experience;
• Degree in Accounting is ideal plus an appropriate professional qualification, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent;
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
• Experience with creating financial statements;
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process;
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills;
• Excellent communication skills and confidant to present financial information at Board level.

The Company

Our client is one of Gibraltar's leading technology companies founded to create a key innovation in the financial landscape. Teamwork, innovation and the boldness to have a go and develop something new.

Why Gibraltar?

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory on the edge of the Iberian Peninsula neighbouring Southern Spain. It boasts 300 days of sunshine per year, a relaxed out of work lifestyle and is easily accessible to the rest of Europe from Gibraltar and Malaga airports. The primary currency in Gibraltar is pounds/sterling and there are excellent English speaking schools if you are relocating with your family.