Lead Financial Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Financial Specialist to head our financial control and reporting function. The role ensures the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of our financial statements in line with IFRS and SOCPA standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial control and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with IFRS and SOCPA.
• Establish, implement and continuously improve financial control frameworks, policies and internal controls.
• Review and analyse financial statements, variance analyses and management reports, providing insights to senior management.
• Lead the external audit process, act as primary contact with auditors and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Oversee implementation and interpretation of new or revised accounting standards.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with IFRS and SOCPA, proactively identifying issues.
• Lead IFRS assessments for draft contracts prior to tendering, evaluating accounting treatment, revenue recognition and financial implications.
• Stay current with accounting standards, regulatory updates and best practices, embedding changes into reporting and control processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of IFRS and solid familiarity with SOCPA requirements.
• Proven experience leading audits and managing internal controls.
• High level of accountability, attention to detail and professional judgment.
• SOCPA and/or CPA certification is a plus.

Required skills

• IFRS
• SOCPA
• Financial reporting
• Audit management
• Internal controls