The Financial Controller will play a crucial role in supporting our agency's financial health and transparency. They will work closely with the Finance director and other department Heads to ensure accurate financial reporting, budget management, and financial analysis. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative spirit to work effectively in our dynamic, culturally diverse agency environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Reporting and Analysis -

Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports using the agency's ERP and other platforms. Perform ad-hoc SQL queries in the ERP's database for data extraction and analysis. Analyze financial data to identify trends and perform variance analysis.

- Budget Management and Project Accounting-

Support budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor departmental expenditures against budgets, and manage project accounting using ERP tools.

- Maintenance of Cost-Estimate Templates -

Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining cost-estimate templates in Excel. Ensure these templates are accurate and user-friendly for various departmental needs.

- Teaching, Support, and Control of Cost Estimates -

Provide training and support to other staff members on using cost-estimate templates and tools. Regularly review and audit department cost estimates to ensure accuracy and adherence to financial guidelines.

- Analytics on Cost Estimates -

Conduct detailed analysis of cost estimates to identify patterns, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization. Present findings and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.

- Internal Controls and Compliance -

Help ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies through robust ERP and other financial systems control processes.

- ERP and Software Management -

Perform data extraction, analysis, and cleansing in the agency’s ERP system and other tools, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

- Continuous Improvement -

Actively improve financial processes and systems, including using the agency’s ERP and financial software, for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a creative or agency setting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficient in financial software, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and SQL (or related database languages). Training will be provided.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to work well in a team.
• Fluent in French and English.

Personal Attributes:

• Eagerness to learn and adapt, including new software and database languages.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in a diverse workplace.