Financial Controller - Logicom Distribution - Athens, Greece

Job overview

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial management, reporting, and control systems to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information. The role supports strategic decision-making, optimizes financial performance, and ensures adherence to corporate policies and statutory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing the preparation and submission of accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensuring timely posting of all year-to-date entries, provisions, depreciation, and foreign exchange revaluation.
• Preparing management accounts for review by the Board of Directors.
• Conducting monthly reconciliations between the General Ledger and all sub-ledgers (vendors, customers, inventories, banks, etc.).
• Reviewing and approving expense invoices, ensuring correct allocation by department, project, and brand.
• Verifying compliance with company policies and assigning allocation codes for ERP processing.
• Controlling non-sales purchases, ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and properly authorized.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the CFO and department heads.
• Monitoring actual results against budget and providing variance analysis with actionable insights.
• Implementing and maintaining effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with group policies.
• Ensuring adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Supporting internal and external audits by preparing reports and responding to audit queries.
• Managing cash flow and liquidity to meet operational and investment needs.
• Reviewing and authorizing bank reconciliations, payments, and transfers.
• Monitoring foreign exchange exposure and supporting risk mitigation strategies.
• Supervising accounting and finance staff, providing guidance and ensuring high performance.
• Promoting continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or controller role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Logicom is committed to provide equal employment opportunities for all regardless of their race, color, sex/gender, religion, age, marital status, cultural background, disability, nationality and political opinion. Employees are hired solely based on a specific vacancy’s requirements, taking into consideration the qualifications, previous experience and potential of each individual candidate.

Disclaimer

We reserve the right to remove the announcement at any point in time when a satisfactory number of applications has been received.

Only applicants whose previous experience and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted.