Group Financial Controller

İHLAS HOLDİNG A.Ş.

We are building a Central Asia-focused energy investment platform with multiple SPVs and cross-border operations. To support our growth and institutionalization journey, we are seeking a high-caliber Group Financial Controller to establish and lead best-in-class financial reporting, consolidation, and control processes.

This role is critical in delivering investor-grade transparency, audit readiness, and disciplined IFRS reporting across the group.

Role Overview

The Group Financial Controller will own the integrity of the group’s financial reporting framework, including:

IFRS (USD-based) financial statements

Multi-entity consolidation

SPK reporting package (TRY conversion for listed parent)

Accounting policies and internal control standards

Audit and financial due diligence coordination

The role will work closely with the CFO, Project Finance team, and Kyrgyzstan-based statutory finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

Lead the monthly group closing process (target: T+15)

Ensure accuracy and completeness of IFRS financial statements (USD)

Oversee IFRS adjustments, including capitalization (IAS 16), borrowing costs (IAS 23), FX (IAS 21), and provisions (IAS 37)

Maintain structured working papers and audit trail

Consolidation & Intercompany

Manage group consolidation across multiple SPVs

Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations

Maintain consolidation scope and entity master data

Ensure consistency of accounting policies across entities

SPK & Parent Company Reporting

Prepare consolidation packages for listed parent company (TRY conversion)

Manage USD to TRY translation methodology

Coordinate closely with parent finance team

Audit & Institutional Readiness

Lead external audit processes

Prepare audit documentation (PBC lists, technical memos, reconciliations)

Support IFI/DFI financial due diligence processes

Ensure covenant reporting inputs are reliable and traceable

Accounting Policies & Controls

Develop and maintain Group Accounting Manual

Implement internal control standards across entities

Establish approval matrix and reporting governance

Standardize recurring adjustments and reporting processes

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

10+ years of experience in financial reporting and consolidation

Strong IFRS technical expertise

Big4 audit background strongly preferred

Experience in energy, infrastructure or project-based investments is a plus

Multi-currency consolidation experience

Advanced Excel skills; exposure to consolidation/reporting systems preferred

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Profile & Competencies

High technical competence in IFRS and consolidation

Strong ownership mindset and execution discipline

Ability to operate in a multi-country environment

Detail-oriented yet commercially aware

Comfortable working in a growth-stage investment platform

Strong communication skills with auditors, investors, and senior management