Financial Controller

Summary

Join Skillsoft, a transformative learning organization, as we seek to revolutionize learning and empower individuals. This role focuses on the preparation and oversight of MEA (Middle East and Africa) financial accounts, ensuring SOX compliance and timely submission of statutory accounts and tax returns. You will collaborate with the MEA Finance team, manage financial resources in Egypt, and oversee the implementation of new financial systems. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and prior MEA region experience are essential. The ideal candidate is a team player, able to work independently and under pressure, and embodies Skillsoft's core values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, decisiveness, and engagement.

Requirements

• Good Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Prior experience of MEA Region

Responsibilities

• Review and control the preparation of the MEA Monthly Management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet movements for SOX Compliance
• Prepare and oversee the MEA Intercompany accounts
• Prepare and submit all statutory accounts and tax returns
• Work with and support the MEA Finance team in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including Preparation of P&L with full narratives (inc those required for SOX)
• Prepare / Supervise the Revenue Reconciliation process
• Prepare / Supervise Balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all balances are explained and reviewed
• Prepare / Supervise Balance Sheet Flux Files on a quarterly basis
• Ensure that all tax returns and payments are made on time
• Work with the EMEA Finance Director and others in the introduction of the Coupa Purchase order approval and payment systems
• Manage financial resource in EGY
• Ensure Statutory audits are delivered on time and within budget
• Assist in such duties as may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Financial Controllership / Director position
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Navision