About this role
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.
About Flat6Labs:
Flat6Labs is the leading entrepreneurship platform in emerging markets, empowering entrepreneurs to build, launch, and grow transformative ideas through acceleration programs, ecosystem development, and tailored innovation services.
For more information, visit www.flat6labs.com.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Control & Reporting:
Assist in reviewing monthly & quarterly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statementsPrepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basisAssist in reconciliations & pre-close checks to identify timing and booking errors prior to Controller sign-off, including VAT and revenue recognition timing across reporting periodsMonitor intercompany & cross-border transactions, including tax treaty requirements and withholding tax considerationsPerform 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 regionAssist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projectionsPrepare 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 insightsCoordinate and assist other accounting and finance personnel in the organizationRequirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance1 - 3 years of experience in financial analysis, or a related field, preferably in the startup ecosystemRelevant professional certification is a plus: CMA, CPA, CFA, or ACCA will be preferred but not requiredExperience with multi-entity and multi-currency financial consolidationAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentAdvanced proficiency in Excel, with experience using ERP and accounting systemsExposure to MENA and emerging-market regulatory requirements, including VAT, tax treaties, and donor compliance, is a plusDetail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrityThorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures