Global Manager Controllership

About Our Client

Global Leader in Ship Management and Marine Services

Job Description

Lead the new Regional Lead Controllership Manager Controllership ship layer, implementing best practises and improving the quality of financial reporting

• Group reporting complex area o Owning complex areas of the Group external audit
• Establishing and growing the Group Reporting and Consolidation COE in the GSS o Identify additional areas of work that can be transitioned offshore to reduce global costs.
• Quality and Control

o Performing peer Balance Sheet Reviews over high-risk entities ensuring that findings are closed out timely

o Lead initiatives to improve the quality of work delivered by the shared services centre o Initiating and rolling out RTR quality initiatives to the GSS o Support the Controllers to close out issues in the entities that they are responsible for

• Training and Development of the GSS :

o Lead training courses such as the implementation of IFRS or on common issues experienced onshore

o Work alongside the internal controls team to develop and deliver effective review checklists and other training materials to enhance audit quality

• Team Management : o Supporting the new controller's layer with best practise, and issues resolutionBe the local point of contact for all COE team members
• Client and Stakeholder Management : o Develop strong relationships with both onshore teams such as the controllers, the internal control / audit function and the RTR leads in the GSS o Develop a process for escalating and resolving quality issues between onshore and offshore teams

The Successful Applicant

SKILLS, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Chartered Accountant (ICAI or equivalent) with minimum 10 years post qualification experience
• Minimum of 6-8 relevant years of experience in audit, with significant experience in a managerial role.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and audit methodologies.
• Proven track record of managing and coaching diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and issue resolution skills.
• Experience in both onshore and offshore environments is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL :

• Must have worked in a shared services controllership role
• Successful performance management experience, supporting counselees in their professional development and wellbeing.
• Experience in organizing and executing team social activities and onboarding processes.