Financial Controller (Cross-Border Payments) at FMR AGENCY

Exciting Career Opportunity: Financial Controller (Cross-Border Payments) at FMR AGENCY

FMR Agency is a leading dynamic agency renowned for delivering unique, creative, and highly ethical solutions that exceed client expectations. We consistently look beyond agreed communication and business goals to address special organizational needs through customized, creative strategies. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Controller (Cross-Border Payments) to join our growing team and drive our financial operations to new heights.

Role Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on, senior finance professional to oversee critical financial operations within a fast-paced, international financial services environment. The successful candidate will spearhead financial reporting, regulatory compliance, strategic financial analysis, and daily accounting operations, providing actionable insights that directly influence executive decision-making and foster business growth.

Key Responsibilities

As the Financial Controller, your core duties will include:

• Financial Reporting & Management: Prepare, analyze, and present comprehensive monthly management accounts, including balance sheets, profit and loss (P&L) statements, and cash flow forecasts.
• Accounting Oversight: Supervise all general ledger activities, month-end closing procedures, and ensure highly precise reconciliation processes.
• Reconciliation & Treasury: Oversee prompt resolution of bank and payment gateway account discrepancies while managing daily cash flow and treasury functions.
• Compliance & Tax Management: Ensure strict adherence to statutory requirements, including timely VAT, withholding tax (WHT) filings, and regular regulatory compliance submissions.
• Audit Coordination: Lead the preparation of financial records, liaise with external auditors, and ensure smooth annual auditing processes.
• Strategic Analysis: Design complex financial models, projections, and reports to assist the management team in long-term strategic planning.
• Internal Controls: Establish and enforce robust financial control systems to mitigate financial risks and optimize operational efficiency.

Requirements & Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and professional attributes:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related financial discipline.
• Professional Certification: Active certification with ICAN (ACA) or ACCA is highly mandatory.
• Professional Experience: 6 to 8 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with a core focus on Cross-Border Payments, Fintech, or international banking environments.
• Technical Proficiency: High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and experience utilizing leading accounting ERP packages (such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and international tax regulations.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their most recently updated CVs and a detailed application letter to: hr@fmragency.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.