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Financial Controller

​A Financial Controller, or a Comptroller supervises all accounting-related activities in an organisation. Their duties include maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, presenting financial reports to an executive team and overseeing the preparation of budgets.

The functions of a Financial Controller vary depending on factors like the size and structure of a company. Financial Controllers that work in smaller companies typically have a broader scope of responsibilities, which may include those of a Finance Director and a Treasurer. In general, their day-to-day tasks include:

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  • Ensuring that an organisation meets the necessary tax, permit and licencing requirements

  • Collaborating with an executive team in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company’s ledger

  • Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures

  • Providing executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategising

  • Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives

  • Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support

  • Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation