Financial Controller | Secure Solutions | Centurion. Gauteng

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Job Introduction

G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for a Financial Controller based at our Head Office in Centurion, Gauteng and reporting to the Finance Director.

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which the Financial Controller plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.

Role Responsibility

Main Purpose of the Position

This role is responsible to oversee the financial controlling function including the compilation of financial statements, recon reviews, group reporting, implementation of financial controls and other related activities for all entities.

Main Responsibilities

Ensure that a proper financial and internal control environment is maintained

Ensure compliance with G4S Minimum Financial control policies
Ensure that suitable controls are in place to prevent or detect material misstatements in the financial records of the entity
Create and upload MFC data
Review MFC data submitted by Finance Managers
Ensure that the company complies with the requirements as set out in the Companies Act 2008 as well as any related legislation, including tax legislation.
Ensure continuous review of financial controls, processes and systems to drive improvements and efficiencies
Develop and formulate financial procedures to maintain proper financial controls
SOX compliance control
Fixed asset management control.

Reporting

Collect information and compile monthly management reports
Ensure timeous and accurate submission of financial monthly results
Loading of monthly results for Group Reporting (P&L, BS, Cashflow etc)
Compilation of TB to BPC reconciliation
Verify actual results for variances to previous reporting periods, or to identify inaccuracies
Ensure compliance with IFRS
Ensure that all ad-hoc group reporting requests are adhered to
Coordinate with stakeholders and regional finance teams to collate required information for reporting
Supporting Finance and Operations in ERP implementations.

Liaison with internal and external auditors

Act as liaison with Group Internal Audit (GIA) and external auditors
Investigate and follow-up on discrepancies of audit reports and reporting thereof to management
Management of interim, annual and ad hoc audits, including preparation and sign off of Annual Financial Statements
Develop in conjunction with stakeholders and an action plan to address findings and manage progress appropriately
Ensure timeous closure of open audit findings
Develop, formulate and implement audit policies and procedures in line with Group guidelines.

Overall management of tax compliance

Management of tax compliance for the organisation
Improve processes and controls around compliance, to ensure ongoing adherence to legislation
Manage and conduct tax audits, including preparation and addressing all tax related queries
Oversight on all tax-related reports and submissions including but not exclusive to PAYE, VAT, Provisional Tax Submissions etc
Prepare and liaise with auditors and authorities on tax audits
Analyse General ledger accounts for tax calculation purposes
Ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures
Ensure timeous tax submissions.

Staff management and development

Ensure overall compliance of staff to financial procedures and policies.
All team members have clearly defined job profiles aligned to manager profile
Regular goal review completed assessing achievement of results
Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met
Completed development plans for each employee
Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands
Ensure that events/activities taking place in teams are effectively communicated within the team and to other teams requiring the information
Ensure adequate succession plan to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements.

Budgeting and forecasting

Preparation of budgeted/forecasted numbers
Ensure that accurate budget/forecast templates are loaded in the system (ERP and BPC)

Compilation of financial statements

Manage the maintenance of acceptable accounting records of the Financial transactions and results
Ensure compliance of Annual Financial Statements in line with IFRS
Obtain timeous sign-off on AFS
Liaise and work with external auditors to finalise annual financial statements
Liaise with relevant internal departments to provide the necessary documentation for the production of financial statement
Preparation of Consolidations

Balance Sheet

Compilation of Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Manage the performance of accurate and complete provisions and accruals
Balance sheet reconciliation reviews for all entities

Health and Safety

Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year.
Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
Discuss all safety incidents
Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
Attend safety education and refresher programs
Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace
Distribute safety information as and when required
Wear protective clothing all the time.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualification & Experience