Controller

Our prominent client is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team. This is a Direct Hire position with a competitive base salary & benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Manage administrative and accounting activities
• Check and verify all the ledgers (general accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll)
• Performs the monthly financial close activities. Posting of month end journal entries including but not limited to accruals, reclassifications entries, etc. Reviews and analyses the balance sheet and profit & loss statement for correctness and completeness
• Liaises with internal and external auditors and presenting them with necessary information
• Supports local tax filings, payments, and audits, including tax accounting
• Prepares governmental reports (i.e. statistical reports) and ad hoc requests as required
• Manage the entries related to taxes and prepare the supporting documentation
• Prepare the Statutory Annual Accounts and Periodical / Annual Tax Declaration with the support of the external tax advisor
• Update Company official statutory books and registers and draw up the minutes of meetings
• Prepare the budget and monthly forecast together with the management staff including all capital expenditure proposals

Personal Skills

• Excellent accounting and analytical skills
• In depth knowledge of US accounting standards and knowledge of IFRS
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Team player with a ‘Can Do’ mentality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Excel
• Working experience in SAP or similar business enterprise software
• Precision and accuracy with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility and ability to work in a team with an international context