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SalaryMarc Daniels are recruiting a skilled and meticulous Interim Financial Controller with a broad accounting background to work for a fast growing SME business on a temporary basis.
This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to unravel historic journal postings, dissect company financials, and contribute to the financial integrity of the organization.
Role Overview:
You will play a critical role in meticulously examining historic journal postings, identifying irregularities, and providing detailed reports on company financials. Working closely with a small team, you will conduct forensic analyses to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed reviews of historic journal postings to identify discrepancies, errors, or anomalies.
- Analyse financial data and transactions.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and findings, presenting clear and actionable insights to senior management.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance team members and department heads, to gather relevant information and documentation.
- Assist in the implementation of corrective actions and controls to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and assistance as needed.
- Develop and maintain effective documentation and record-keeping procedures to support forensic investigations and audits.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
- Proven experience within accounting and/or audit roles, preferably within the SME sector.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and auditing standards.
- Excellent analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to meticulously dissect financial data and transactions.
- Proficiency in Xero is a plus.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment.
