Junior Financial Controller

About the Role

: Flat6Labs Junior Financial Controller will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller & the wider Finance team in maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting and control processes across the organization. As a Financial Control & Reporting Officer, you will play a pivotal role in gathering & validating financial information, identifying and flagging discrepancies and ensuring financial matters are appropriately escalated for review and decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Control & Reporting: Assist in reviewing monthly & quarterly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis
• Assist in reconciliations & pre-close checks to identify timing and booking errors prior to Controller sign-off, including VAT and revenue recognition timing across reporting periods
• Monitor intercompany & cross-border transactions, including tax treaty requirements and withholding tax considerations
• Perform first-line review of financial transactions & reports, proactively identifying and flagging anomalies prior to Controller sign-off
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements for subsidiary entities, including Arabic/English reporting where required
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support in developing budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations across the region
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
• Prepare variance analysis and cost breakdowns for donor-funded or grant-based programs
• Financial & Contractual Support: Assist in reviewing financial terms and implications of contracts and agreements, including settlements, termination clauses, and refund obligations, in coordination with Legal
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments across the organization to gather financial information and provide insights
• Coordinate and assist other accounting and finance personnel in the organization

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

1 - 3 years of experience in financial analysis, or a related field, preferably in the startup ecosystem

Relevant professional certification is a plus: CMA, CPA, CFA, or ACCA will be preferred but not required

Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency financial consolidation

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Advanced proficiency in Excel, with experience using ERP and accounting systems

Exposure to MENA and emerging-market regulatory requirements, including VAT, tax treaties, and donor compliance, is a plus

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures