Mystifly - Associate Director - Finance Controllership

As the Associate Director of Finance Controllership at Mystifly, you will oversee and manage the organization's financial control and reporting functions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring financial operations' accuracy, integrity, and compliance while providing strategic financial guidance to senior management. This position requires a strong finance, accounting, and controllership background and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

- Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis to senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.

- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies, and procedures.

- Monitor changes in accounting regulations and ensure implementation of necessary adjustments.

Financial Controls and Policies:

- Establish and maintain effective financial control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.

- Oversee internal control activities, including risk assessment, identification of control gaps, and implementation of remedial actions.

- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with internal controls and recommend process improvements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

- Monitor financial performance against budgeted targets, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations to achieve financial objectives.

Cash Flow Management:

- Manage cash flow projections, monitor liquidity, and recommend strategies to optimize working capital.

- Oversee treasury activities, including cash management, banking relationships, and foreign exchange exposure.

Team Leadership:

- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the finance controllership team.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high-performance within the team.

Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and external auditors to address financial concerns, provide insights, and ensure alignment with business goals.

- Support the Head of Finance in presenting financial information to the Board of Directors and investors.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting with CA

- Proven experience (8+ years) in finance, accounting, or controllership roles, with progressive leadership responsibilities.

- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory compliance requirements.

- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

- Proficiency in using financial management software and advanced MS Excel skills.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

- Effective communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines.