Assistant Financial Controller managing financial reporting and compliance for Signal Group. Collaborating on audits, treasury operations, and process improvement within a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Review
Review subsidiaries’ quarterly financial statements for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with group policies.
Support annual audits by preparing documentation and coordinating with external auditors.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Liaise with subsidiaries’ accountants on financial, regulatory, and compliance matters.
Prepare quarterly compliance certificates and related submissions for banks and regulatory bodies.
Assist with tax matters by gathering documentation and coordinating with external advisors.
Treasury & Cash Management
Support cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, and weekly/monthly cash position reporting.
Book and monitor time deposits and short-term investments.
Contribute to the smooth execution of treasury operations.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Help update and improve financial processes, policies, and internal controls.
Monitor compliance with group policies across subsidiaries.
Cross-Functional & Ad Hoc Support
Provide financial analysis and support on ad hoc projects from the Financial Director.
Maintain accurate records while upholding confidentiality and data integrity.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Msc in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA)
5+ years of professional experience in accounting, treasury, financial analysis, or audit—ideally within a multinational or fast-paced corporate environment.
Strong understanding of financial statements, internal controls, compliance requirements, and best practices in financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally with external accountants, auditors, and internal stakeholders across different regions.
Proficiency in spreadsheet modelling and familiarity with accounting or ERP systems; experience with treasury tools or reporting frameworks is a plus.
Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to assess complex financial data and propose practical solutions.
A proactive, structured work approach, combined with the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
Commitment to continuous learning, staying informed about financial regulations, accounting standards, and best-practice treasury methodologies.
Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Benefits
Generous compensation with additional performance incentives.
Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan.
Signal’s hybrid remote work policy currently includes 9 working days at premises per month, during which happy hour events take place
2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world.
Career growth opportunities and a structured development discussion every 4 months.
Personal learning budget for training, seminars, conferences (750 to 2000 EUR annually depending on seniority).
Regular team bonding events and activities.
Fitness benefits to support your health and wellbeing
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