Group Controller

Job Description

About Four Symmetrons Business Consulting

Four Symmetrons Business Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (FSBC) is a Kathmandu-based shared services and business consulting company supporting global businesses across Finance & Accounting, Business Intelligence, and Business Operations.

Our Finance & Accounting practice provides services ranging from financial reporting and management accounting to strategic finance, group control and consolidation, working as an extension of our international clients’ teams.

With a strong focus on international standards, process excellence, and technology-enabled solutions, Four Symmetrons connects Nepalese talent with global business opportunities.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Group Controller who will work closely with all finance-oriented disciplines within the company and play a key role in strengthening group-wide financial reporting, consolidation, IFRS compliance, controls, and finance processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with complex accounting matters, multiple stakeholders, and an international business environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial reporting to stakeholders - including ad hoc reporting;
• Serve as the group-wide subject matter expert for IFRS compliance, performing technical reviews, drafting position papers, and providing global finance training.
• Proactively supporting local finance teams to ensure quality reporting;
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close reporting process for the area scope, working closely with the appropriate stakeholders (local finance teams, FP&A, tax, valuation);
• Execute the performance of review and analysis on group entities and reports. Including follow-up on recommendations and reporting queries;
• Execute the preparation of the consolidated annual report together with a team;
• Establish, implement and monitor the group's finance policies and procedures/ practices incorporating accounting policies, including compliance with post-acquisition accounting adjustments;
• Support the group finance processing operation, driving efficiency through process improvement and standardization. This includes the execution of internal controls applicable to the group control team and serving as a point of contact for control compliance related to the group reporting process;
• Interface with external auditors for annual audits, including preparation of required disclosure notes and documentation as well as alignment on timeline;
• Execute the statutory audit preparation of corporate entities to ensure timely filing and quality assurance.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field
• 8+ years of working experience in accounting, financial reporting, group finance, consolidation, or audit.
• Strong and proven IFRS knowledge – essential.
• Eye for detail and diligence to ensure accuracy of systems and processes;
• Experience with consolidated accounting & (external) reporting, experience with IFRS is a must;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Organized and demonstrate the ability to work on a number of complex areas at the same time;
• Curious self-starter who consistently takes the initiative to address questions and build new processes;
• A strong work ethic, ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability (and willingness) to handle peaks and down time during the closing cycles;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization. Organizational sensitivity, international experience is an asset;
• Clear communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable manner and present complex problems and matching solutions
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor.

You can also send your updated CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Application – Group Controller”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.