Financial Controller, Intertek Cargo Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan
Nature of the position
A position has arisen for a Financial Controller for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan. The role will be based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Financial will report to the General Manager Intertek Cargo AGT with a dotted line to the Finance Manager AGT.
Key accountabilities
General- Policies and reporting
Lead development of accounting, credit control and tax policies of the company, and documentation of all processes
Manage and direct all accounting operational functions within the Finance department, ensure the books are accurate and that everything is accounted for in the company
Monitor all tax related payments and filings, make sure all activities are in compliance with local tax requirement and that all required documentation is in place
Preparations of reports on a regular basis that include monthly financial statements, cost reports, budgeting ,forecasting reports and financial analysis
Supervise activities of the accounting employees of the company, organise work to improve skills of workers, provide technical assistance
Organise improvement of information systems for financial management in accordance with accounting, tax, statistical and management reporting. Automation of the Systems.
Establish system controls for effective usage of the financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing financial system.
Responsible for dealing with various requests from head/regional offices
Review of CAPEX projects to ensure the CAR projections are correct
Management of internal and external audits
Budgeting
Preparation of budgets, cash forecasts, control over implementation
Comparison of actual vs. budgeted figures and reporting to management, including suggestions on how to improve
Participate in preparation of narratives for business lines at month-end, ensure variances and KPIs are explained
Performance
Provide informational support to enable management of various Business Lines take operational decisions (cost, sales, cash, procurement, etc.)
Perform analysis and evaluation of financial risks, develop measures relating to control over business transactions with suppliers and customers
Contributes to the achievement of the company objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy
Working capital
Analyse changes in working capital and determine any resulting necessary actions
Oversee proper use of funds, take measures to ensure solvency and improve profitability, and rationalisation of structure of assets
Identification and effective use of internal cash reserves and additional funding
Candidate Attributes Desired
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business. MBA is a plus
• Have an international certification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent
• Have 5+ years of experience in finance department of an international company
• Strong financial, business & analytical acumen
• Strong knowledge of Azerbaijan Tax Code and good working experience in tax matters
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and previous strong exposure to IFRS reporting
• Be fluent in Azeri, English and Russian
• Must have advance level of Microsoft office skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel & MS Power Point
• Have a strong background in an enterprise accounting software and 1S and SUN experience will be a strong plus
• Be detail oriented and analytical problem solver
• Have strong communication and organization skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet specified deadlines and be able to work under stress
• Good team work and people management skills are essential
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers’ products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and 34,000 people in over 100 countries around the world. Intertek Group plc (LSE:ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Visit: www.intertek.com
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