Finance Controller

East Balt Ukraine is an industry leader in high-speed baking, seeking an individual with four to five years of financial auditing, accounting, financial controller or other finance-related professional experience.

Requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant;
• Strong understanding of manufacturing/cost accounting gained through previous working experience in a manufacturing enterprise;
• Aptitude to work in matrix organization;
• Good communication skills — ability to manage/lead the Finance Team across borders, both in person & remotely;
• Previous experience in preparation of financial statements for a multi-national company. U.S. GAAP / IFRS experience is a requirement;

• Leadership managerial experience is required with a proven track record for people development;
• Strong work ethic;
• Able to work autonomously in an international environment;
• Fluent in English;

• Experience in SAP environment

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Assist local accounting staff in supporting analysis of performance against the budget.
• Development of pricing strategy related to annual volume, cost and profitability assumptions of the budget. Development of proposals to adjust pricing during the year relative to performance against the budget.
• Develop price proposals for new products and/or new customers, taking into account specific of productions and operating conditions required for the product or the customer.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly reporting. Monthly reporting requirements include preparation of a US GAAP financial statement package and explanatory commentary on variances from the annual budget and prior year. Provide necessary training and support to local accounting staff on US GAAP in order that the reporting package.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet variance analysis and identify opportunities for improvements in working capital (A/R, A/P & inventory).
• Prepare and maintain timely and accurate bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Coordinate monthly reporting of all KPI’s including Operational Scorecard including explanatory commentary on variances. Provide financial support for any required action items to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate annual audit. Provide necessary support to local accounting staffs, external auditors and Corporate staff in order to meet all requirements of the local statutory audit, tax compliance and preparation and the US GAAP consolidated audit of Company, including the reporting package to support preparation of U.S. GAAP foot notes.
• Institute and maintain ongoing training and improvement programs for the local accounting team in order to further develop operational and analytical skills necessary to support and understand the performance of the bakery operation.
• Coordinate tax compliance strategies with Corporate V.P. of Global Tax and tax advisors. Assist in preparation and review of any tax audits.
• Review and ensure the ongoing maintenance of internal control systems. Review compliance and institute corrective actions as required with respect to Corporate policies.
• Support ongoing use/adjustments of SAP software.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and good compensation package;
• Strong and enthusiastic team;
• Interesting and challenging tasks;
• Convenient working conditions;
• Healthcare;
• Exceptional opportunities for professional growth.

We are waiting for your CV with salary expectations.