Controller Team Lead

Are you an expert in all areas of finance where you have been responsible for the end-to-end finance process? Are you looking to utilize your skillset whilst having a positive impact? Read on to find out more about our Controller Team Lead role.

The Company

Tiko (previously known as Triggerise) believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.

Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

We will happily accept applicants from Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The Job

The controllers are responsible for the timely, accurate and complete Tiko consolidation. The controller sets up and executes a number of reports and checks and balances to monitor the accuracy and completeness of the local books of accounts. In addition to this, the controller manages the day-to-day work of the team assigned to them.

Responsibilities:

• You coordinate the work that your team needs to do. You are actively involved in cross-team projects and ensure that the work of your team meets the required standards.
• You make sure the month and year-end closings in all Tiko entities are done in conformity with the SOP’s. You are executing the checks and balances in conformity with internal controls, policies and procedures to make sure the consolidated financial statements of Tiko are reliable.
• You prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and other checks and balances to monitor accuracy and completeness of the local books of accounts.assigned to you.
• You maintain, develop and monitor Tiko’s Annual Operating Budget for cost coverage purposes and review budgets. You also prepare monthly and quarterly projections / forecasts and submit for approval.
• You ensure compliance with the accounting and fiscal laws, as well as Tiko and donor regulations in your work. You are responsible for the filing and safekeeping of consolidated finance records. You actively review local and global statutory audits, making sure recommendations are followed up and audit findings are closed.
• You are taking care of the global payroll process, bank reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation and global salary allocations to donor budgets.

About You

You lead, develop and mentor the individuals in your team. You have a strong background in finance and relevant experience in a similar position. You're looking to apply your skills to a fast-paced environment where you'll be responsible for the full finance process.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a controller role - NGO/NPO experience is advantageous

• Bachelor in finance/business administration

• Experience managing a team

• Strong experience working remotely with international teams and different currencies

• Good knowledge of accounting standards, internal control framework, and cost control methods

• Excellent knowledge of risk and compliance

• You are good with numbers and keen on details

• You have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.

The Rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The monthly salary bracket for this position is €3,930 - €5,895 gross in the Netherlands. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your annual salary, we offer you:

• A personal development budget.

• Unlimited holidays, if you can make it work with your team you’re good to go.

• Growth opportunities.

• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things.

• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations.

The Details

Interested? Apply now below! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.

Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures.

We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.