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Financial Controller - Falklands

Employer
Meriden Media
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Oct 20, 2020

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
This job is located on the Falkland Islands.
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with Stanley Services Limited, on an exclusive partnership basis, to recruit the key permanent position of Financial Controller. This rewarding opportunity for a Qualified Accountant, will be based on the Falkland Islands and will offer a unique career and life experience overseas.
Stanley Services Limited (SSL) was founded over 30 years ago and is the exclusive licence holder for the provision of all hydrocarbons for commercial consumption in The Falklands. Stanley Services provides a diverse business offering including operating fuel supply and bunkering of vessels, a hotel & cinema, shipping agency, retail operations, motor vehicle dealership, tourist agency and a television production company. The Financial Controller will benefit from exposure to all these business operations.
Reporting to the Financial Director Designate, but with visibility across the organisation including the General Manager and Managing Director, the Financial Controller role will include a broad range of

responsibilities:

* Preparing monthly management accounts for a number of business units and companies, including involvement in the monthly close process which involves more complex areas such as revenue recognition and foreign exchange.
* Responsibility for the preparation of annual statements for the Joint Venture TV production company.
* Annual budgeting as well as analysis of actual financial performance versus budgets and prior year trading.
* You will supervise three members of staff.
* You will have the opportunity to develop your accounting and commercial skills from exposure to a range of business activities - there really are not many organisations that can offer such a diverse portfolio!
The successful Financial Controller will be Qualified, likely with at least 3 years PQE, ideally including experience in management accounting and financial reporting. Exposure to the hospitality sector would be highly beneficial as would knowledge of Sage 300. Strong systems and analysis skills are also an advantage. In return, they will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The Falkland Islands, and its capital Port Stanley, is close knit with more of a "village feel" with a range of community events. There are ample amenities including supermarkets, a hospital, schools, restaurants, pubs and sports facilities including a swimming pool and a golf course. The island offer access to an internationally renowned wildlife.
If you're passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" above as soon as possible

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