Assistant Group Financial Controller

About the role

An international group with varied business interests is looking for an Assistant Group Financial Controller to join its Gibraltar head office. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role oversees financial reporting, accounting, audit and investment analysis while supporting the wider finance function. It is a fully on-site position with a Monday to Friday schedule, 9am to 5.30pm.

Key responsibilities

• Review year-end accounts and quarterly management accounts.
• Analyse financial performance and cash flow, and prepare regular cash position reports.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to senior management.
• Manage the annual audit process for Group Charitable Foundations.
• Analyse, monitor and report on private equity investments, review and assess new investment opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day IT issues with the external IT supplier and maintain accounting software, including updates, user access and data integrity.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related subject.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or part-qualified and actively progressing.
• Over three years' experience in a finance function, ideally in industry, audit practice, banking or investment.
• Experience with year-end accounts and audit processes; experience across multiple jurisdictions and previous UK working experience are advantageous.
• Charity accounting and SORP experience is ideal; Spanish is ideal but not essential.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial analysis and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and good knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication, commercial awareness, attention to detail and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

What we offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• A varied and responsible role within an international group, working across multiple business sectors and jurisdictions.