Head of Finance at G4S

Purpose of the job

Responsible for providing leadership and direction for the achievement of financial objectives.
This will include ensuring the management of effective and efficient financial systems, procedures and reporting requirements that comply with Company, legal and international accounting standards; ensuring that financial processes meet the requirements of the business.

Job Description

Duties:

Maintain oversight of the financial processes and systems within the organisation

Responsibility for the Finance and Accounting functions within the Country in compliance with Company procedures, policies and local country legislation.
Oversee, review and develop administration systems and processes to ensure they effectively and efficiently support business objectives and that a cost effective, timely and accurate service is supplied to the business units within the Region.
Oversee capital investment appraisals within the Region; utilizing commercial acumen to evaluate investment proposals and potential acquisitions advising senior management on action to take.
Ensure cash management processes are tightly managed throughout the Region and that cash flow targets are set and achieved.
Ensure adequate cash flow controls are in place.

Staff development and structure

Take an active role in the development of the company finance organisation instigating corrective action where necessary.
Ensure the finance function is appropriately structured and appropriately resourced to deliver the required level of effective, efficient and timeous service.
Ensure the adequacy of the financial departments manning levels at Head Office and branches.
To evaluate the performance levels of accounting staff in the Company and implement such measures as to ensure proper performance.

Management of financial reporting and budgeting

Oversee the timeous and accurate production of key monthly management information i.e., forecasts and analysis of monthly trading results
Evaluates and improves Company’s monthly financial reporting and management information reports.
Oversee and manage the Regional RACSE process, risk and insurance. And ensure that business risks are identified and addressed.
Ensure the annual financial budgets and forecasts are prepared and to review Company performance against budget on a monthly basis, highlighting and analyzing variances and actions required for the Managing Director
Prepare and timeously present financial reporting in line with Group guidelines, commercial and tax laws.

Management and oversight of Financial Compliance

Ensure that any projects with major financial funding implications are subject to an appropriate level of financial expertise, commercial acumen and business risk analysis.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends financial policies and procedures in the Company and implements approved enhancements to maximise control over Company’s finances.
To ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
Prepare the financial year-end and tax packages.
Prepare annual financial statements.
Prepare and submit statutory returns for Company: VAT Returns, WHT, ITF Levy etc

Requirements:in

Experience and Qualifications:

Extensive experience as a Head of Finance in a service industry, with professional focus in Finance and knowledge of financial practices across the African continent. (or equivalent emerging markets).
A successful track record in the development and implementation of medium and long term commercially sound financial strategies across diverse markets in Africa (or equivalent emerging markets).
A formal 4 year qualification in finance and professional accreditation as a Chartered accountant or equivalent. In addition a commercial qualification such as an MBA would be desirable. 5 years post qualification experience.

Competencies:

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:hr@ng.g4s.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.