Financial Controller - Puma Energy

Responsible for the efforts and results of the financial department. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in regards to all financial and accounting activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all company accounts and investments
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accountants and financial assistants
• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulatios
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
• Report to the CFO with timely and accurate financial information

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Competencies:

• Auditing experience.
• Compliance oriented.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Proven experience in finance management.

Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills.
• Research skills
• Computer skills
• Understanding of data privacy standards

Quality Management System Compliance:

• Comply and support the Quality Management system in all aspects of your role.
• Adopt and implement the principles of continuous improvement in all aspects of your role.
• Ensure the awareness of customer requirements (internal & external) are promoted throughout the business.
• Review, monitor and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Engage, support and continuously improve communication processes that support the quality management system and provide positive outcomes for the business, customers and key stakeholders.

Workplace Health & Safety:

As a Worker;

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety
• Take reasonable care that your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons
• Comply, so far as you are reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction and training that is given
• Co-operate with any reasonable policy or procedure relating to health, safety or environment at the workplace that has been notified to you
• Attend and actively participate in consultative arrangements such as toolbox talks and risk assessments
• Ensure that any hazards, incidents, accidents or near-hits are reported to your supervisor.
• Use machinery and equipment (including personal protective equipment-PPE) only in accordance with the procedures and training provided to you.
• Be familiar with evacuation and emergency procedures and the location of first aid and fire equipment.
• Ensure your activities do not cause, or are not likely to cause, environmental harm
• Minimise waste; separate reusable and recyclable materials from the general waste stream, use bins provided.
• Clean up spills appropriately and notify your Supervisor.

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Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Internal: General Manager, Departmental Heads