Deputy Finance Controller

Job Description

DFreight is a rapidly growing startup in the Middle East, providing innovative solutions for the shipping and logistics industry. The platform we are creating smartly uses cutting-edge technology to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance the customer experience. We are building a team of forward-thinking, digitally savvy, motivated professionals and experts who are excited to grow the company, and their own careers.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Deputy Finance Controller to join our dynamic finance team. As the Deputy Finance Controller, you will play a critical role in managing and overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Finance and provide leadership and support to the finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to the strategic financial management of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the company’s financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Prepare financial statements, such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and other reports as required.
• Monitor and analyse revenue and expenses, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Perform cost analysis and track key financial indicators to identify trends and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Manage, maintain and oversee the billing, invoicing and collection process, ensuring accuracy and timely collection of payments.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure proper cost allocation and revenue recognition for for all shipments and transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Support the financial audit process by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing process.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation
• Reconciliation and Filing of VAT as well as other taxes as applicable.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations in freight forwarding.
• Stay updated on industry trends, changes in regulations, and best practices related to freight forwarding accounting and finance.
• Build, coach and develop a team of high performing Finance team members responsible for AP, AR, and financial analysis.
• Identify and take ownership of opportunities to improve functional efficiency and quality.
• Build a culture and practice of continuous improvement within Finance and with the wider business.