Head of Controlling

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Company Details
Name:BURN
Industry: Oil & Energy
Description: BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.
Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 controllers, ensuring high performance and professional growth.

 

Allocate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.

 

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.

 

Prepare and coordinate the company's monthly, quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with the finance team, other stakeholders and CFO.

 

Other reporting to management, the board and other stakeholders such as banks and other financial institutions.

 

Prepare financial analyzes, profitability assessments and provide a good decision basis for management.

 

Ensure accounting and tax compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which BURN operates.

 

Ensure close financial follow-up of the company's business areas and units, including supporting managers and contributing to a better understanding of finances.

 

Monitor, analyze, and report on cost structures across the business.

 

Review inventory valuations, stock movements, and related cost impacts.

 

Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

 

Provide in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

 

Develop financial models and simulations for scenario planning.

 

Track key performance metrics and recommend improvement actions.

 

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

 

Oversee the use and development of financial controlling systems and tools.

 

Lead the budgeting process and obtain relevant information in collaboration with department heads and Senior Management Team.

 

Ad hoc reporting and analyzes and projects.

 

Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.

 

Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.

 

Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.

 

Skills and Experience:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred).

 

7+ years’ experience in controlling, finance, or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

 

Strong knowledge of cost controlling, inventory management, and financial analysis.

 

Proven track record of preparing management and board-level reports.

 

Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.

 

Excellent understanding of financial systems (e.g., SAP, MS NAV, Oracle, or equivalent ERP).

 

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

 

Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.

 

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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