Necessary skills for Financial Controller: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Financial Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial modeling software

Skills and Behaviours for a Financial Controller

Auditing
Internal Audit Internal Controls
Bookkeeping
General Ledger
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Consolidation Financial Reporting Financial Statement Income Statement Reconciliation
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow Cash Management Cost accounting Management Accounting P&L Management
Project management
Project Management
Revenue Generation
Forecasts
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data Identifying cause and effect relationships
Change Management
Driving change and innovation Influencing others towards change
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed Enhancing individual and professional development Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others

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