Finance Controller – Puma Energy
Job Description
Main Purpose:
Responsible for reporting and analyzing the financial performance of the company across the various Lines of Business
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages and reports ad hoc Management Information (mostly financial) as required by the Business
- Prepares and submit weekly flash, monthly reporting by Line of Business and for the company in total as per the Puma template (P&L, B/S, Cash and Capex)
- Overall responsibility for the Budgeting &Planning process of the company.
- Coordinates with the various functions of the company (Sales, Operations, HR) to challenge and facilitate integrated Business Performance management .
- Analyses data and perform variance analysis between Actuals vs Budget and flag issues that may impact on the performance of the company.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
- Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 4/5 years of experience in an industrial business, Oil industry experience is preferred.
- CPA or Post-graduate degree in Accounting is preferred.
Skills:
- Ability to prepare complex financial reports and statements. Experience in preparing budget/plan is essential.
- Good knowledge of a fully integrated ERP system.
- Strong computer skills – MS Office and Excel in particular
Competencies:
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Strong team player
- Detail-oriented
- Leadership skills
- Organization and time management skills.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Puma Planning & Reporting Manager, Regional FM, All Business lines and Support functions in country including the GM and in particular the accounting team.
- External: External auditors, Lawyers, Customers
