International Controller job at Grafana Labs

Vacancy title:
International Controller

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Information Technology , Category: Computer & IT ]

Jobs at:

Grafana Labs

Deadline of this Job:
07 April 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
About the job
We’re looking for an International Controller to help manage, develop, and scale our accounting department at Grafana. In this role, you’ll be responsible for owning the international accounting function while building Grafana’s Finance function for the future. A successful candidate should be comfortable with a fast-paced, dynamic, ambiguous environment, effectively manage multiple competing priorities with significant autonomy, and demonstrate high-quality judgment. If you are a quick learner who can think strategically while staying organized, paying attention to details and diving deep when needed, then this opportunity is for you.
This position will report to our VP of Accounting, Tax & Treasury and has the opportunity to work remotely. We’re looking for someone to join our team immediately.

Responsibilities
• Prepare and publish timely monthly & quarterly financial statements;
• Establish, implement, manage and monitor critical accounting and reporting policies, processes and associated metrics;
• Work closely with management team, set standards and drive compliance across the entire organization.
• Oversee finance operations including: reporting, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, tax preparation and internal/external audit for international subsidiaries.
• Lead and build global accounting team including hiring and providing clear direction on strategy, goals and development.
• Establish and implement accounting policies and financial controls related to spending authorizations, cash management and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and enhance financial system integrity through data clean-up, process improvements and system feature/capability upgrades.
• Be a change agent for improving financial processes, establishing standard work/procedures, upgrading systems/technology and driving cost reductions.
• Assist with and able to take accountability for detailed-oriented projects such as accounting system implementations, business process improvements and reporting and operational enforcement of policies, and procedures, and internal controls
• Drive short-term process improvements with an eye toward longer term finance transformation improvements
• Participate in evaluation of potential new systems, specifically with regard to procure-to-pay and intercompany modules
• Evaluate and implement SOX 404 controls to accounting policies and procedures

Requirements
• 10+ years with a mix of Big 4 and industry experience in a prior International Controller role
• Experience with a fast-paced, always-on environment;
• Supervise full-cycle accounts payable, including reviewing and validating all disbursements;
• Experience driving transformation and efficiencies in controls and accounting systems;
• Support month-end and year-end close process including annual statutory audit;
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP & IFRS, current accounting trends, and developments
• International reporting experience including legal entity accounting and consolidations
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset
• Proven success in managing large teams and leading through change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Working knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and processes
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., pivot tables, data analysis, and formula creation)
• Strong relationship skills with the ability to foster a sense of community with internal and external stakeholders

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 120

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
https://boards.greenhouse.io/grafanalabs/jobs/4371571004


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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 07 April 2022
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 24-03-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-03-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-03-2065
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