Website G4S
WHO WE ARE G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, and the largest provider of integrated security solutions in South Africa. Offering far more than commodity products and services designed for security, G4S harnesses the power of technology to offer customers end-to-… read moreend security and cash solutions. In South Africa, we are one of the largest private sector employers, providing employment to 15,000 screened, security vetted and highly trained personnel countrywide. We specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. We use our global expertise and our local knowledge in the assessment and management of security and safety risks for buildings, infrastructure, materials, valuables, people and society. We develop long-term strategic partnerships with customers in key sectors where we can help them to deliver their own business objectives through either increasing their revenues, reducing costs, managing risks, protecting critical assets or improving their service delivery to the customers they serve. We do this by understanding the environments in which our customers operate, the pressures they face and the things that matter to them most.
Key Performance Areas:
Effective Management of the Finance Department
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP).
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and provide analysis of variances.
Manage internal and external audits and ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial laws.
Implement and monitor effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Support strategic planning and business decision-making with financial insight and analysis.
Reporting
Planning of month end/year end
Prepare month-end journals
Prepare and review reliable and accurate reports for the company
Overview of all GL Recons done by Finance Team
Meeting deadlines on submission of internal and external reports
Adherence to Group Financial Controls
Maintain payments for Claims
Prepare and submit statutory Returns
Handle all queries from SARS
Prepare Ad-hoc reports
Staff Management and Development
All team members have clearly defined job profiles aligned to the profile of the manager
Ensure performance contracts are in place and regular goal reviews completed to assess achievement of results
Provide support, training and mentoring continuously to ensure that objectives are met
Ensure completed development plans for each employee
Ensure that events/activities taking place in team are effectively communicated within the team and to other teams requiring the information
Health and Safety
Participate in the design/development/review/
implementation and monitoring of the region safety plans for each year
Participate in safety forums created by company
Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace
Distribute safety information as and when required
Working Relationships
Liaise with external and internal auditors
Liaise with other departments in the company
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Skills and Attributes
Computer literate – ability to work on Excel, MS Outlook, Word
Communication (written and verbal)
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Problem Solving
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the proven ability to multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time pressures.
Work under pressure
Dealing with changing circumstances
Attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely
Leadership and team development capabilities
Minimum Qualification
Qualified CA (SA)
Experience:
5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
Proven experience managing teams and leading financial operations
Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills
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