Financial Controller

About Us

Ready to change the world? We’re reinventing freight and logistics at Trella. Backed by a number of leading VC companies (YC, Maersk Growth, Algebra Ventures and Raed Ventures) and we're looking for the best talent out there to help us build and scale our product offering. We aspire to create a step-change in the industry and we want you to be a part of the journey!

We are innovative problem-solvers on this adventure together. Working at Trella means that you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are constantly pushing boundaries, thinking ahead, and meeting the high standards we set for ourselves. When we build, we do so in a product-led way: we value our customer experience and scalability, and we prioritize how we build our product accordingly.

Our Purpose

At Trella our Vision is to Empower our Communities to move Economies Forward, and we're doing this by building a digital experience that provides our Shippers, Carriers and Teams with the right technology and platform that reduces the costs of moving goods —> Simply, we're trying to disrupt and reinvent trucking, and empower our economies. We have launched from Egypt to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and UAE, and are looking to build and expand our footprint across the MENA-P region.

About the Role:

FC is in essence responsible for the financial reporting and compliance of the company, oversees accounting activities, ensures that ledgers accurately reflect money coming in and out of the company, ensures high quality and accuracy of internal and external reporting, in addition to tax compliance, external audits, and due diligence.

Controlling is more concerned with ensuring that recorded data is accurate, on time, and within the rules set by the company. When there’s a discrepancy in the books, the controllers should spot it, figure out what happened, and follow up with the parties involved until it gets resolved. They’re also typically in charge of policies and procedures to ensure that the right transactions are made by employees.

In summary, FC is primarily responsible for providing accurate and timely company records by managing the accounting function. Duties include owning the financial close process and producing financial statements and reports to guide decision-making.

FC is a senior leader in the company and finance team, so it is expected that, in addition to the effectiveness and efficiency of financial control and compliance, FC will lead by example in terms of culture and values, provide recommendations that contribute to overall financial and business performance, and have the ability to guide/coach, and develop others.

What You'll Do:

• Be responsible for the timely preparation and interpretation of all financial information, including financial statements, system ledgers, and other reports as required.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, and G/L analysis.
• Perform analytical reviews of the monthly operating results to ensure the reasonability and accuracy of reports.
• Preparation and maintenance of required reconciliations, schedules, subsidiary ledgers, job cost adjustments, and journal entries in support of financial statement assertions.
• Establishes and maintains strong accounting controls sufficient to ensure compliance with the regulations and mandates of all governing bodies, both internal and external.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls without sacrificing efficiency and scalability.
• Coordinate the preparation of audits and tax returns with outside CPA firms.
• Assure timely responses to internal and external audit recommendations. Assures that corrective action plans are developed and implemented where needed
• Comply with tax requirements, enforce adherence to requirements, file financial reports, and advise management on needed actions.
• Evaluate the current state of accounting and financial systems; ensure that the company is using the right systems for optimal efficiency.
• Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or company-wide improvements, through research, planning, and implementation, as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and finance reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with finance reporting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.