Our client operating in the software industry and with customers worldwide are looking to hire a Head of Finance & Compliance. As Head of Finance & Compliance, you will lead the finance team responsible for the financial compliance, operational finance, and statutory obligations of the company's global group of subsidiaries. This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity and governance across the business and acts as the link between group finance leadership and local statutory operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor & develop the Financial Controller, who is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable month-end close processes across all legal entities.
- Oversee the integrity of local books and records across 26 subsidiaries.
- Ensure full reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts and timely reporting into group consolidation processes.
- Ensure compliance with all local statutory reporting, tax filings (CIT, VAT, WHT), and regulatory requirements.
- Own the delivery of local statutory accounts under local GAAP and their alignment with IFRS where required.
- Manage external advisors for statutory audits, tax submissions, and country-specific compliance.
- Lead and develop the operational finance team responsible for - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Revenue Assurance
- Implement and continuously enhance financial control policies, standard operating procedures, and documentation.
- Standardise and document finance operations and local reporting processes across jurisdictions.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities and system enhancements (e.g., ERP/NetSuite workflows).
Key Skills and Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 8+ years post-qualification experience in a global finance organisation.
- Strong understanding of financial operations, local GAAPs, IFRS, and multi-country compliance frameworks.
- Proven experience managing teams including financial controllers, AP/AR, payroll, and outsourced providers.
- Demonstrated ability to scale operational finance processes and improve month-end close performance.
- Skilled in managing global subsidiaries, statutory reporting obligations, and tax compliance.
