Position: Country Controller (Expat Contract)

Division: Nestlé

Location: Cuba

Main Objectives of the role…

• Support the Country Manager in execution of market strategies in line with the Region priorities through strong financial acumen and the proactive provision of financial analysis and insights.
• Accounting and reporting for the Country and Region.
• Ensure quality, integrity and reliability of all financial information and reports.
• Custodian role around governance principles, internal controls and drive delivery of F&C policy and guidelines in the Country. Ensure the highest standards for stewardship and governance throughout the JV businesses in the Country.​

A day as country controller…

• Compliance with applicable Sanctions Laws and corresponding Nestlé Standard across the JV businesses in the Country. Conduct risk assessments and supervise the respective JV business management's development. Communicate any risk and deviations to CFO and Head of Legal of the Region.
• Compliance with all local legal and tax requirements.
• Compliance with governance model for sales with offshore collection.
• Ensure effective internal controls are established, maintained, and monitored throughout the JV businesses in the Country, and understood by all stakeholders. Conduct self assessments on a regular basis.
• Ensure accurate, transparent, consistent, and timely Financial Accounting records and reporting submissions, in full compliance with NAS and other corporate and legal standards. Review financial results monthly and follow-up accordingly.
• Tight control and management over cashflow of all JV businesses in the Country. Support resource allocation.
• Support and lead period end closing activities according to the global PEC calendar.
• Provide realistic forecasts and gap analyses as an early warning system for the Dynamic Planning and Risk Management process.
• Plan and track local Capex along with financial justifications in line with Capex cycles and guidelines.
• Close follow up of overdue customers payment in order to reduce the debt level.

What makes you successful…

• Experience working with teams and with a network organization is required.
• Experience with managing people (directly or indirectly) is desirable.
• Experience at the Centre (Zone F&C, GAR, Treasury) and access to functional / expertise network is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English is required.