Financial Controller

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Role: Financial Controller (open to international candidates)
Reporting to: General Manager
Company: Vulcan Holdings
Application Deadline: December 7, 2025
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

 

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “Financial Controller” in Subject Line.

 

Overview

Vulcan Holdings Limited is a global stakeholder relations and partnership building consultancy.

Vulcan Holdings Limited was established in 1995 with the focus on sourcing and financing of general trading activities in Sierra Leone. From that simple and humble beginning, Vulcan has grown to become a project development engine for the country and the region.

The company goal is to identify new creative ideas, and turn them into successful projects in Sierra Leone and across Africa. With a local and international team in place, the employees and affiliates offer a skill set, which is unique in nature and necessary for the support of these projects.

 

Key purpose 

This role will oversee financial operations, reporting, and compliance requirements of the company. The Financial Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, and team building and leading of the finance team to drive operational excellence.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management: cash flow oversight, managing accounting, payment and treasury functions, ensuring financial accuracy.
  • Reporting: preparing financial statements, management reports, grant reports, and compliance documents, working with our external bookkeeper.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: developing and monitoring budgets, conducting variance analysis, and preparing financial forecasts.
  • Internal Controls: implementing controls, mitigating risks, and developing policies.
  • Compliance: overseeing tax filings, ensuring adherence to laws and standards.
  • System Optimization: maintaining and improving financial systems and processes.
  • Collaboration: supporting other departments with team-based budgets and aligning with organisational goals.
  • Treasury and Working Capital: Manage banking relationships, liquidity buffers and working capitals to strengthen cash position. 
  • Intercompany and Consolidation: coordinate intercompany recharges, eliminations and multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation where applicable.  

 

Leadership & Process Improvement 

  • Work collaboratively with departments and Senior Management to develop viable financial and operational plan and SOPs 
  • Build and lead finance and accounting team, providing guidance and support in team’s performance management
  • Develop professional development plan for the team, including on the job trainings based on skills gap analysis 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to foster a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement
  • Implement best practices for reporting, controls, and data integrity
  • Guide and deliver a simple automation and fit for purpose tools to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve data quality.

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of all inter-company accounts within the Group.
  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics to identify risks, cost saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Review and approve journal entries, adjustments, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Lead the preparation of budget, monitor variances and provide actionable insights to management.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes and generate financial reports and statements.

Compliance & Internal Control

  • Analyse and resolve accounts irregularities and discrepancies and implement strict procedures to prevent mismanagement of cash and assets
  • Generate monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and company’s standards
  • Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and tax authorities to ensure compliance with tax regulations and company’s policies

 

Education and Knowledge:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
  • Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) required. 
  • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • At least two positions within a private sector role in a similar context to Sierra Leone.
  • Proven track record in accounting, budgeting/forecasting and financial analysis.
  • Experience with introducing and implementing ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.