Group Finance Controller

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership
• Own end-to-end accounting across multiple international entities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across the group.
• Manage Intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and transfer pricing compliance.
• Profitability & Cost Management
• Identify areas of financial leakage and inefficiencies across the group.
• Drive strategies to improve margins and reduce operational costs.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights that drive decision-making.
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in all jurisdictions (taxation, audit, legal, etc.).
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Implement and monitor strong internal controls and risk management processes.
• Team & Technology Oversight
• Lead and develop the AP and AR team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Optimize use of technology to ensure efficient and scalable finance operations.
• Evaluate and implement new tech solutions to stay ahead of the curve in financial management.
• Strategic Finance
• Support strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Contribute to financial modeling and investment analysis for business expansion or restructuring.

Prepare executive dashboards and reports for the leadership team and board.

Requirements

Key Requirements

Analytical mindset with a commercial approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Why Join Valenta?

Opportunity for career progression within a high-growth international business.

Requirements

Key Requirements Qualified CPA, semi CA or equivalent. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in accounting and financial control, with at least 4+ years in a Big 4 firm (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG). Hands-on experience managing multi-entity, multi-country finance operations. Strong knowledge of IFRS, international compliance, and tax structures. Proficient with modern accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage remote and cross-cultural teams. Analytical mindset with a commercial approach to problem-solving.