Financial Controller

Location: Bremen, Germany

Alternatively, will consider applicants based in Estonia and Lithuania

Proficiency in German (written and spoken) required

About Powerfleet
Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Powerfleet unifies business operations through the ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data—regardless of source—and delivers actionable insights to help companies meet their strategic objectives around Safety, Compliance, Efficiency and Sustainability. Our people-first culture and relentless innovation empower customers to achieve measurable, sustainable business improvements. Powerfleet serves over 2.6 million subscribers across more than 48,000 customers in 120 countries, with commercial operations across every major continent.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely ledger entries (e.g fixed assets, revenue recognition, tax and payroll)

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

• Accurate and timely financial statements upload to Cognos for group consolidation

• Oversee correct ledger entries

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes

• Oversee reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries

2. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, corporate regulations, and audits

• Coordinate internal and external audits

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow and working capita

• Manage banking relationships and optimize liquidity

• Ensure funds are available to meet operational needs

4. Strategic Support

• Provide financial insights to support decision-making

• Monitor actual vs. budget performance and explain deviations

• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities

• Partner with other departments (e.g. sales, operations, HR) to align finance with business goals

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as Financial Controller expected

• Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent.

• Good time management and a high sense of ownership, as well as, strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Very good understanding of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow interactions

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

• Experienced in creating financial statements, with general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end close process.