Abdul Khaliq
Empowering Finance Professionals with Strategic Career Progression | Sharing Knowledge to Boost Learning
- Report this post
10 Skills of a Highly Effective Financial ControllerSometimes, the most complicated things in life are the simplest.๐โ๏ธ ๐โ๏ธ Raise your hand if you aim to be a financial controller.When you aim for a particular position, seek to acquire and demonstrate the required skills.If you can showcase your skills effectively, I want you to know that you will be considered for the position when it becomes available.So here's what you will do: look at these 10 skills and list which ones you already have and need to improve. Carry out a self-assessment and gap analysis by asking yourself these three simple questions:Q1- What skills do you already have that will help you get there?A1- List your top five skillsQ2- What skills do you need to acquire to achieve your goal?A2- List five skills you want to improveQ3- How can you acquire those skills?A3- List at least three optionsBased on the answers to the above, you'll be able to prepare an actionable plan and follow through.You see, things are simpler than we think they are. Simplicity is the key!I am pretty sure you can do this on your own; if you can't, find someone who can assist you with self-assessment and developing a plan.๐ค This is how you can help me create more content โคต๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฌ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ ๐ฃHere are the 10 Skills of a Highly Effective Financial Controller:โ Integrity and Ethicsโ Leadership Skillsโ Strategic Thinkingโ Analytical Mindsetโ Effective Communicationโ Adaptability & Agilityโ Strong Technical Skillsโ Tech Know-howโ Controllershipโ Continuous LearningWhat other skills, in your opinion, a financial controller should possess?#MAKAlpha#Accounting#FinancialController--------------------------------------------FollowAbdul Khaliq+ ๐ - Sharing the essence of my Finance & Accounting experience.You can download all my work (including this one) by visiting my profile.
608
28 Comments
Orazio Decillis, MBA, FMVA, TEP
I help service professionals & financial experts build, market, sell & scale -> High ticket Advisory Services to $5K/mo and beyond through 1:1 mentorship
5mo
- Report this comment
Absolutely insightful list Abdul! Integrity, leadership, and adaptability are foundational. Iโd also add that a financial controller should possess strong โRelationship Managementโ skills. Often, they have to work cross-functionally with various departments and being able to maintain and foster these relationships ensures smooth operations and effective financial strategies. Building trust across departments can significantly streamline processes. Great content as always, and I appreciate the emphasis on self-assessment and continuous learning!
4Reactions 5Reactions
sophia Musema
MBA graduate from Jimma University
5mo
- Report this comment
Thanks for sharing
2Reactions 3Reactions
Brijmohan Lavaniya
Co-Founder at TaxBuddy.com | CA | DISA|
5mo
- Report this comment
Thanka for sharing
2Reactions 3Reactions
Gary Jain ๐
5mo
- Report this comment
Strategic thinking is crucial for a top-notch Financial Controller. It means planning smart moves with money, helping businesses thrive, and making wise financial decisions Abdul Khaliq.
3Reactions 4Reactions
Ahmed alimam
AESSEAL Saudi Arabia Co.LTD
5mo
- Report this comment
2Reactions 3Reactions
Robert McKim
Auditor / Assessor / Client Manager at BSI
5mo
- Report this comment
Knowing when something that looks like it will save money but will actually hurt the company is an attribute I have seen in some of better financial controllers. Not all cost savings initiatives are good.
1Reaction 2Reactions
Sunil Singh
Passionate Strategic Operational Finance, Accounts & Commercial Leader, Analyst and Planning Specialist || MBA In Finance.
5mo
- Report this comment
Thank you for sharing this Abdul. Very Insightful. Each and every skill is important based on time and situation.
2Reactions 3Reactions
Abbas Soliman ๐ต๐ธ
Product Management
5mo
- Report this comment
Great insights. Thanks, Abdul Khaliq
1Reaction 2Reactions
Anas AlShabani
Financial and Investment Analyst
5mo
- Report this comment
Trang Ha ๐
1Reaction 2Reactions
Karol Hernandez
Gestiรณn de Talento, NCQ Technologies
5mo
- Report this comment
Ileana Umaรฑa Saborรญo
1Reaction
To view or add a comment, sign in
More Relevant Posts
-
Ariovaldo Lopes da Silva M.Sc. Excellence in Finance and Operations
"Empowering Companies to Achieve Advanced Levels of Process Efficiency and KPIs Results Improvement"
- Report this post
Working more than 30 years I have learnt that quick and accurate information are mandatory.To unsderstand business, shofloor and products engineering and processes are also needed.To understand, measure and focus on main KPIs under continuos improvement approach is another important success factor.
12
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Hafiz Samiulhaq
Financial Modeling | Valuation |Budgting & Forecasting |Analysis |IFRS |FianancialReporting | Statuary Compliance & Regulatory Frame Work|Assistant Manager Finance | Internal Auditor | PIPFA | MBA Finance |
- Report this post
Accounting Vs Finance
2
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Norhayati Yusoff
Section Head, Accounts Receivable at PRefChem
- Report this post
Accounting vs Finance
4
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Md.Riyadul Hasan
Executive officer VAT &Tax at AZ consultants Ltd ||ACCA skills level || MBA || BBA ||Professional Bookkeeping Expert || VAT,TAX Expert
- Report this post
Simple difference between Accounting vs Finance
6
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Dariusz Karwinski
Colonel (Ret.), Defence Account Manager at Nefab Packaging Poland Ltd.
- Report this post
Have you had any problems with understanding of these two roles?Take a look below๐๐๐
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Tom Samuel
MBA-Finance Graduate
- Report this post
Very clear and easy to understand graphic explaining the differences between accounting and finance, which people often get confused.
4
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Nicolette Gardiner, CPA, CA, ACIArb
Senior Financial Consultant
- Report this post
Accounting vs. Finance and what both roles entails.
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Vivek Siwach
Vice President Corporate Strategy at PMV Group
- Report this post
Finance is at strategic level to meet the vision and mission where as accounting is more of mandatory requirement for reporting purpose. Both are important necessities for businesses. Spot on summary by Oana Labes.
3
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
ogala solomon (ACA in view)
Accountant/ Entrepreneur/financial Analyst/Business Analyst/Digital marketer/ Career coach/Researcher/ project manager
- Report this post
Accounting Vs Finance #accounting #finance
1
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
-
Abjith .C.P ACCA
Head of Accounts
- Report this post
For those who do not know the difference. These are different and seperate functions. Many professional accountants can do both but when expertise required should look for a specialist.
5
Like CommentTo view or add a comment, sign in
84,172 followers
- 436 Posts
- 2 Articles
View Profile
FollowMore from this author
- โ๐ผ๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐จ๐ฉ๐ช๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ก๐? ๐๐ง ๐จ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐จ?โ Abdul Khaliq 1y
- Is this Neo-Luddism? Abdul Khaliq 6y
Explore topics
- Sales
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- HR Management
- Content Management
- Engineering
- Soft Skills
- See All