Sr. Financial Controller by Align Technology
Align Technology
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for all US GAAP and statutory accounting of Ghana entity under US GAAP and local GAAP
- Coordinate month end close activities with FPA, Payroll, Tax, Treasury and Corporate Accounting to ensure compliance with corporate deadlines
- Coordinate with Corporate Accounting, Revenue, Treasury teams for reporting and data requests along with any unusual transaction
- Responsible for local Statutory filings Ghana entity, working with local accounting providers
- Responsible for Tax/VAT filings of Ghana entity, working with third parties for preparation and oversight
- Ensure compliance with global policies and internal controls under SOX
- Participate in projects as accounting representative including SAP projects
- Point of contact for external and internal auditors
- Assisting Corporate Tax Team with Transfer Pricing
- Oversee overall condition of the entity, prepare monthly CF Forecast
- Oversee payroll for Ghana entity
- Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
- Execute month end close process (account for: accruals, prepayments, FAs, banks etc.)
- Preparation/review of quarterly finance statement fluctuation analysis
- Preparation and review of TB and statutory financial statements
- Provide data to third parties and coordinate review of tax filings before filing
- Preparation/review Blacklines BS reconciliations
- Proficient in general accounting under US GAAP and Local GAAP
- Understanding of internal control and SOX requirements
- Ability to partner with cross-functional groups to drive and influence business solutions; including interact with and influence senior management
- Problem solver, system oriented and strong analytical skills
- Excellent written, oral and communication skills to work with management and cross-functional groups
- Detailed-oriented with effective organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge and experience in accounting operations with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, a proactive leadership and self-starter attitude
- Hands on attitude
- People management skills and experience
- Pan-African experience
- Fluent in English
- Ability to travel abroad up to 10% of the time
- At least 10-15 years of experience in General accounting / External Audit and Financial analysis
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics - required. ACCA or equivalent
- Prior experience in both Big 4 Audit firm and high growth public company
- Experience of working with local ERP, SAP, and BI tools is desirable
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