Senior Financial Controller

As a Senior Financial Controller at Toogeza, your responsibilities will include controlling and budgeting, performing thorough reporting, and managing the month- and year-end closing processes. Additionally, you will work on optimizing existing reports and procedures, implementing ERP systems, and enhancing business processes. Participation in financial modeling and various ad-hoc tasks is also crucial, as well as liaising with external auditors and advisers.

To qualify for the Senior Financial Controller position with Toogeza, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, Reporting, or a background with Big4 firms. ACCA or CIMA certification is preferred. Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and experience with Power BI are beneficial, along with a strong knowledge of IFRS and upper intermediate English skills.

Toogeza offers an attractive benefits package for Senior Financial Controllers that includes a supportive and open-minded team environment, generous paid time-off for vacations and sick leaves, medical insurance covering dental care, and financial support for professional development courses and conferences. This holistic approach ensures that your well-being and growth are prioritized.

The hiring process for the Senior Financial Controller role at Toogeza is thorough and designed to ensure mutual fit. It involves an interview with a recruiter to discuss the company and answer initial questions, followed by a test task to assess your skills. Next, you'll have a call with your future manager to discuss the role in detail, followed by a culture fit interview with the team. Finally, there will be a reference check to gather insights about your previous work experiences.

Essential skills for the Senior Financial Controller position at Toogeza include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude with a desire to learn. Experience in cross-cultural environments is desirable, and familiarity with financial modeling, IFRS, and advanced Excel functionalities is crucial to excel in this role.

When discussing your experience in controlling and budgeting during the interview, share specific examples of past projects where you successfully managed budgets, outlined your approach to financial controls, and any challenges you faced. Highlight your quantitative skills and how you used data analysis to inform decision-making.

In your response to variance analysis, articulate your process for comparing budgeted versus actual financial performance. Discuss the significance of identifying key drivers of variances and how you've used this information to develop action plans for future performance improvements.

During the interview, mention specific financial reporting tools you’ve used, especially MS Excel and Power BI. Elaborate on your experiences with these tools and how they contributed to your reporting process, improved data visualization, and enhanced stakeholder communication.

Prepare to share a concise story about a specific instance when you optimized a financial reporting procedure. Focus on the problem you identified, the steps you took to implement the changes, and the results achieved, demonstrating your impact on efficiency and accuracy.

For month-end closing preparation, describe the critical checks and balances you follow. Mention your focus on reconciling accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial statements, and meeting deadlines. Emphasize the importance of collaboration with other departments to gather necessary data.

In answering this question, emphasize your understanding of IFRS standards, your experience in applying these standards in real-world scenarios, and how you stay updated with changes in regulations. Mention specific compliance projects you’ve handled.

When discussing your experience with external auditors, highlight your role in facilitating audits, preparing necessary documentation, and your communication style with auditors. Provide examples of challenges and how you ensured a smooth auditing process.

Share your strategies for managing tight deadlines, like prioritizing tasks, effective time management, and possibly delegating responsibilities. Give examples of high-stress situations you navigated successfully while maintaining accuracy in reporting.

Discuss the analytical tools you’re proficient in, such as Excel and any financial modeling software. Explain how you utilize these tools to develop financial models that assist in decision-making and forecasting results.

Describe your approach to training and mentoring team members, emphasizing collaboration, hands-on training, and ensuring they understand complex financial concepts. Provide examples that demonstrate your ability to enhance team capabilities.