- Company Name
- illumin
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Financial Controller (12‑month maternity cover)
**Role Summary:**
Senior finance leader reporting to the CFO, responsible for day‑to‑day accounting operations, IFRS‑based period‑end close, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and implementation of a new accounting ERP system. Leads a team of five accountants in a fast‑growing public company environment.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS.
- Successfully manage ERP system rollout and related process changes.
- Maintain robust internal controls and compliance with tax, statutory, and audit requirements.
- Provide hands‑on leadership, coaching, and development for the accounting team.
- Partner closely with CFO and Finance Director as a peer finance leader.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Own month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes and produce consolidated financial statements.
- Oversee daily accounting functions (AP, AR, general ledger, cash management).
- Lead the design, configuration, testing, and migration of a new accounting ERP platform.
- Account for complex transactions including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and other technical areas.
- Prepare and present financial reports and schedules to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with tax filings, statutory reporting, and audit requirements; coordinate with external auditors.
- Develop, monitor, and improve internal control frameworks.
- Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of five direct reports, fostering accountability and professional growth.
- Contribute to ad‑hoc financial analysis and broader finance initiatives as needed.
**Required Skills:**
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and related technical accounting standards.
- Proven experience leading period‑end close and producing financial statements for a public company.
- Hands‑on ERP implementation experience (preferably SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
- Effective leadership and people‑management skills; ability to coach and develop staff.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software; strong communication skills (written and verbal).
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification (required).
- Additional IFRS or ERP certification is a plus.