A Junior Controller typically supports the finance, HR and accounting department by assisting in financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and analysis. They work under the supervision of a Senior Controller or the finance manager and play an essential role in helping an organization maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance, and provide insights for decision-making. Below are common tasks and responsibilities of a Junior Controller:
1. Financial Reporting
* Assist in Preparing Financial Statements: Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
* Data Compilation and Entry: Collect, organize, and input financial data into accounting systems.
* Variance Analysis: Analyze variances between actual financial results and budgets or forecasts, explaining significant differences.
2. Budgeting and Forecasting
* Budget Assistance: Support the senior controller in preparing budgets, including gathering data from various departments and consolidating it into a comprehensive budget plan.
* Forecasting: Help create financial forecasts by analyzing past data, market trends, and business operations.
* Cost Monitoring: Track actual costs and compare them to budgeted figures, highlighting discrepancies and working with department heads to understand any deviations.
3. Financial Analysis
* Trend Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that can help improve business performance.
* Performance Metrics: Support in calculating and monitoring key financial performance indicators (KPIs), such as profit margins, return on investment (ROI), and working capital metrics.
4. Accounting Support
* Reconciliations: Assist in performing reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and other balance sheet items.
* Month-End Close: Help with the monthly and year-end closing processes by ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete, and all accounts are properly reconciled.
* Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments during the closing process.
5. Internal Controls and Compliance
* Ensure Compliance: Assist in ensuring the company complies with financial regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
* Internal Controls: Help monitor and improve internal controls to prevent fraud or errors and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
* Audit Support: Prepare and provide financial data for internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary documentation is available and correct.
6. Cash Flow Management
* Monitor Cash Flow: Help monitor the company's cash flow, tracking incoming and outgoing payments and ensuring adequate liquidity.
* Cash Flow Projections: Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts to support management in financial planning.
7. Support for Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
* Cost-Effectiveness: Analyze operational costs and assist in identifying areas where savings can be made.
* Scenario Planning: Help create financial models for various business scenarios, aiding management in decision-making processes.
8. Involvement in Financial Systems
* System Management: Work with accounting software and financial management tools to ensure data is entered accurately and systems are functioning correctly.
* Process Improvement: Suggest and assist in implementing improvements to financial systems and processes for better accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed.
9. Tax and Regulatory Filings
* Tax Preparation Support: Assist in the preparation of tax filings and ensure the organization meets deadlines for tax returns, VAT, payroll taxes, etc.
* Compliance Reporting: Help prepare reports required by government agencies or financial institutions.
10. Communication and Coordination
* Liaison with Departments: Work closely with other departments (e.g., sales, operations, HR) to gather and verify financial data, explain financial results, and assist with budgeting or cost control.
* Support Senior Management: Provide financial data and reports to senior management or the senior controller as needed to support decision-making.
11. Ad-Hoc Projects (e.g., Transfer Pricing)
* Project Analysis: Participate in special financial analysis projects, such as evaluating the financial impact of new initiatives, mergers, or acquisitions.
* Data Requests: Fulfill ad-hoc requests for financial information and analysis from the finance team, department heads, or executive management.
12. Training and Development
* Learning Opportunities: Continuously improve skills by learning more about financial management, accounting software, and analysis techniques.
* Training Support: Support in training interns or new hires on the finance team in basic accounting and finance tasks.
Key Skills for a Junior Controller:
* Attention to Detail: Ensure financial data is accurate and consistent.
* Analytical Thinking: Interpret financial data and make recommendations.
* Technical Skills: Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage) and spreadsheet tools like Excel.
* Communication: Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.
* Time Management: Handle multiple tasks, particularly during peak periods like month-end or year-end closings.
A Junior Controller plays a vital support role in the finance team, contributing to accurate financial reporting, efficient budgeting, and overall financial stability of the organization.
Tipo de oferta: Integral/Full-time
Benefícios:
* Cartão/Ticket refeição
* Descontos comerciais
* Subsídio de transporte
Horário de trabalho:
* Período diário
* Turno de 8 horas
Idioma:
* Inglês (Obrigatório)
* Alemão (Preferencial)
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