Assistant Finance Controller

Assistant Finance Controller

Company: Madihaa Company Pvt Ltd
Location: Malé, Maldives
Reports To: Finance Controller / Managing Director

Salary & Allowances

MVR 28,000 per month, inclusive of salary and applicable allowances.

Position Overview

The Assistant Finance Controller supports the Finance Controller in overseeing the company's financial operations, accounting controls, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial compliance across retail shops, wholesale, import, distribution, logistics, and other business units.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise and review daily accounting transactions.
Monitor sales, purchases, receipts, payments, cash and bank transactions.
Review and approve accounting entries within delegated authority.
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Monitor supplier and customer outstanding balances.
Review daily shop sales and cash reconciliations.
Monitor bank and cash reconciliations.
Review petty cash and expense claims.
Monitor inventory and stock-related financial transactions.
Assist with import, freight, port, clearance and landed-cost accounting.
Prepare and review monthly financial reports.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
Monitor departmental and outlet expenses against budgets.
Support month-end and year-end closing.
Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks and other financial institutions.
Ensure proper financial documentation and internal controls.
Identify financial discrepancies, unusual transactions and control weaknesses.
Assist management with financial analysis and decision-making.
Supervise and guide Accounts Executives and junior accounting staff.
Ensure accounting procedures and company financial policies are properly followed.
Maintain confidentiality of all financial and company information.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Relevant professional accounting qualification or progress toward one is an advantage.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
Experience in retail, FMCG, import/distribution, wholesale or multi-business operations is preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
Excellent Excel and accounting software/ERP skills.
Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving abilities.
Good communication and team-management skills.
High level of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
Key Performance Areas
Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Daily transaction and reconciliation control
Cash-flow management
Accounts payable and receivable control
Budget and expense monitoring
Inventory and cost control
Internal financial controls
Audit and compliance readiness
Effective supervision of accounting staff