Assistant Controller – Ketema
Job Description
The Assistant Controller position at Ketema is accountable for the routine accounting operations, to include transaction processing, month-end closing, financial reporting, compliance with corporate policies and managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This position reports the Director of Finance and manages a small team.
Primary Objectives
- Manage a timely and accurate month-end closing process, including but not limited to transaction postings, accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
- Establish and maintain efficient and effective processes using documented policies and procedures and other organization tools and methods.
- Lead the Accounting team though the routine departmental activities by establishing clear ownership and accountability while providing training and support.
- Develop relationships throughout the organization to support timely and productive communication that ensures the flow of critical information related to accounting.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and CFO on the creation, modification and maintenance of Internal Controls.
Key Initiatives
- Create a complete documentation of the month-end close process.
- Establish a routine monthly schedule of activities with assigned owners and participants.
- Refine the accounting procedures for the newly implemented ERP system.
- Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies.
- Build key relationships throughout the company.
- Develop efficient methods to accurately report financial results to the corporate parent monthly.
Routine Responsibilities
- Execute the monthly accounting close and reporting
- Review the work of your staff and others
- Manage Accounts Receivable function
- Manage Accounts Payable function
- Manage Fixed Asset additions and depreciation expense
- Prepare Lease reporting under IFRS 16
- Prepare tax and insurance reporting periodically as required
- Forecast short-term cash flows, managing customer receipts and vendor payments
- Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and filings
Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline, CPA preferred
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting role, including management and supervision
- Experience within a manufacturing operation and basic cost accounting skills
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working in tier 1 or tier 2 ERP systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed