Financial Controller

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring financial reporting comply with US GAAP and Group accounting policies.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place for Iraq business and compliance to SOX requirements.
• Ensure adherence to EMEA delegation of authority matrix (DoA).
• Provide commercial finance support for tenders and ensure tender approvals are in line with delegation of authority matrix.
• Strong working capital management by driving actions for customer collections and ensuring budget and forecast targets are exceeded.
• Leading & managing all FP&A related process, Budgeting, Forecasting, Month end reporting and evaluation of business case.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly financial statements for Iraq branch for Caterpillar consolidation reporting.
• Lead the monthly work in progress reviews and work in conjunction with Operations team in resolving any issues in a timely manner.
• Review financial performance of Operation & Maintenance projects, comparing YTD actuals and forecasted project completion margins against tendered margins.
• Leading and presenting monthly management business reviews in conjunction with General Manager to OGEH President, OGEH Finance Director and other key stakeholders in the business.
• Review, appraise, recommend on capex requests, and approve capex in line with delegation of authority matrix.
• Promote a ‘business partnering’ culture within Iraq BU, with finance embedded as a key part of the local management team.
• Monitor the operating financial control mechanisms in the business and strengthen them where required.
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared timely and accurately followed by balance sheet reviews, resolving any potential issues while continually improving processes and controls.