Financial Controller

MBR Partners; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide insights for financial decision-making. The role requires a qualified CPA/ACCA and offers a remote working option.

Qualifications

• Qualified CPA/ACCA from India with a valid UK work permit.
• Good communication skills for presenting to board and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting operations for smooth month-end close.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Manage General Ledger accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Education

CPA

ACCA

Job description

Job Opportunity: Financial Controller

Are you a qualified CPA/ACCA from India with a valid permit to work in the UK (i.e., no sponsorship required) from the software industry? Are you seeking a remote role? Do you possess good communication skills and the ability to present to the board and senior leadership?

If yes, then consider this opportunity:

Our client is a leading telecommunications company with a global presence, part of a consortium of businesses listed on NASDAQ.

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

1. Supervise and coordinate all accounting operations to ensure a smooth and efficient month-end close process, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
2. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting, including timely approval of balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Manage the overall General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with group policies and local statutory standards.
4. Oversee financial audits, banking, tax, VAT, ISO internal audits, and process documentation.
5. Handle cash flow, payroll, month-end accounts, and group reporting.
6. Conduct requirements analysis and provide insights for financial decision-making.
7. Monitor financial ratios such as Working Capital Ratio, Opex Analytics, and EBITA.
8. Ensure compliance with local regulations, including statutory accounts, VAT, tax, and legal requirements, and implement remediation plans for gaps.
9. Oversee revenue recognition and working capital assessments aligned with business strategy.
10. Apply IFRS15 standards to ensure revenue is recognized correctly, including validation of inputs.
11. Take responsibility for financial audits related to revenue, including SSP studies and $2M checklist submissions.
12. Perform forecasting updates and analyze variances.
13. Assist the finance manager in reporting monthly and quarterly financials, including analytics and involvement in QSR and QBR meetings.
14. Manage pipeline reporting.

Note: Management experience is not required, although it may be beneficial for overseeing and reviewing the work of two bookkeepers.