Summary
The Financial Controller is a key position in the Israeli organization and is responsible for all financial activities, including accounting, tax compliance, reporting, payroll, and insurance.
Being part of the global finance management team, the Financial Controller is leading in fully harmonizing accounting practices and financial processes.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Be responsible for overseeing all finance-related activities in the country and developing the local team as a whole
Manage the accounting team, including a Chief Accountant, a team of 8 Bookkeepers, and an Administrative Assistant. Generate and record regular accruals, prepayments, and other accounting transactions
Prepare financial statements and other relevant reports, analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly management reporting
Ensure adherence to tax and legal regulations and financial reporting standards
Manage the payroll unit, including a Payroll Manager and 2 Payroll Accountants. Ensure accuracy in payroll calculations and work in close cooperation with HR
Monitor and enforce compliance with local insurance requirements in close cooperation with Legal, handle tax filings and ensure adherence to local tax laws
Help implement, as part of the global Finance management team, the strategy of the Finance division. Work closely with the Finance Manager NL to harmonize accounting practices and financial processes
Provide pro-active business support and build strong partnerships with all relevant functions
Candidate profile:
Education and experience:
Qualified Accountant: CPA level- mandatory
At least 5 years of experience in financial management with a good understanding of compliance
At least 5 years of international experience in a complex industrial environment, understanding diverse financial regulations and practice
Fluent in English, both spoken and in writing
Strong MS Office skills
Personal skill
Strong management skill
Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously, and a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset is a must
Team player with a hands-on mentality
Service-minded, enthusiastic, and high sense of responsibility
