Assistant Controller
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Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and professional Assistant Controller to join our Finance Department.

As an Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for record-keeping and accounting of the organization. You will also have to support the accounting management aspects. You will be also required to manage sales and income tax reporting, insurance as well as internal audits. You should maintain the overall financial and regulatory compliance for financial data of our company. You will be required to make suggestions and forecasts for budgets.

If you are ready to take up these duties and responsibilities of Assistant Controller, then apply right away. We will love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial control policies and procedures

• Manage and oversee all accounting operations including payroll, billing and complete A/R and A/P

• Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, budget forecasts and report discrepancies if any.

• Communicate with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) regarding financial audits.

• Generate and publish financial statements regularly along with the Junior Accounting Staff.

• Reconcile accounting audits on a quarterly basis.

• Ensure quality control over all kinds of financial transactions.

• Document organizational policies for further reference and internal corporate controller.

• Maintain accurate information and ensure it’s presented to the higher management on a timely basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounts or Business or Finance

• 5+ years of experience working as an Assistant Controller or a similar role in the Financial Industry.

• Proficient in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) will be an advantage.

• Excellent internal control, financial reporting and analysis skills.

• Experience with accounting software such as SAP.

• Critical thinker having an analytical mind

• Proficient in MS Office

• Great interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a team or individually as and when required.

• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.

• Outstanding problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail for accuracy.

• Good time management abilities.

• Strong decision-making skills.