Financial Controller

Join us in driving Excellence, empowering People, and enhancing Communication to create a thriving and impactful workplace.

About the Role

As a Financial Controller, you shall be responsible in overseeing the financial health of the organization by managing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role ensures accurate financial records, optimizes financial processes, and provides strategic insights to support decision-making.

What you'll be doing

• Works closely with the CEO to provide financial guidance and support while also assisting the Senior Management Team and the Board of Administrators as needed.
• Collaborate with the senior management and heads of department to efficiently develop proposal budgets, provide access to project finance information, and manage contract/grant compliance and reporting.
• Conduct research on revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Develops and advises on business development and strategic planning, including the development and implementation of the organisation’s business plan.
• Manages liquidity, finance, accounting and compliance functions with the necessary processes and internal controls to safeguard the corporate assets.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency across the entire organization.
• Ensures the reconciliation processes of all departments of the organisation are carried out and documented, as necessary.
• Responsible for the overall performance of the Finance Department.
• Coordinates the preparation of management accounts, financial statements, financial reports, special analyses and information reports.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reports on variances.
• Provides strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Organization.
• Strategically evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programmes/services.
• Optimize the relationships with banks and other investors and/or financing sources and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance the Foundation’s cash position.
• Develop new business opportunities whilst strengthening existing revenue streams.
• Ensure that the organisation is covered with adequate insurance packages.
• Ensures that tax and legal requirements are met and that internal controls are put in place together with governance and standards.
• Monitoring KPIs and establishing corrective measures as required.
• Ensures that approved projects support the right business goals, and each project has a qualified project professional leading it.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, customer focus and service and encourages individual integrity.

What we’re looking for

An exemplary and supportive leader with multi-year experience within the finance sector. The ideal candidate shall be responsible into managing our financial operations effectively. Values such as integrity, communication, quality and adaptability to change are vital in this role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Warranted Accountant (ACCA qualified or equivalent).
• 5+ years experience in a leadership role within the finance sector.
• Meticulous and collaborative mentor with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• High proficiency in English language (C1 proficiency).
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.

Why join our team?

At Inspire, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and well-being.

What we offer you

At Inspire, we prioritize the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below: 

• Ten additional days of recess leave.
• Health Insurance coverage.
• Mental Wellbeing Programme.
• Study leave and additional special leave days.
• Cloudigo Premium.
• Scholarship Programme.
• Inspire pool membership.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a workplace where people and purpose unite to transform lives together!