Financial Controller - Desalination Plants - Larnaca/ Limassol, Cyprus

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake all aspects of financial management for the two Water Desalination Plants in Larnaca and Limassol. The Financial Controller will be responsible for corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, development of internal control policies and procedures, and financial risk management.

The position is based in Larnaca or Limassol, Cyprus.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing all accounting operations including Billing, Account Receivable, Account Payable, General Ledger and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reporting variances.
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly management accounts with relevant analyses.
• Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Managing Tax and Vat filings.
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Developing internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration and other activities.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and risk analysis.
• Liaising with external auditors, banks, vendors, service providers.
• Reviewing of Monthly Payroll.
• Participating in Procurement activities.
• Preparation of ad-hoc reports.
• Supporting the Board of Directors with all financial information and reports required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Professional qualification preferably in ACA or in other relevant professional titles such as ACCA, CPA, CMA.
• Bachelor’s degree. A degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field will be considered an advantage.
• 8+ years of direct experience in the field.
• Knowledge of Navision or other relevant ERP software programs will be considered as an advantage.
• Familiarity with financial programs and software.
• Management experience and skills.
• Leadership skills, including motivation and organization of Teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence organizational financial decisions.
• Advance communication skills.
• Technical skills in financial controlling.
• Time management.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.