Tuesday, January 26, 2010

East Africa G4S Vacancy - Regional Financial Controller

G4S is the leading Security Company in the world and provides a variety of secure solutions to our customers in East Africa including Manned Security, Alarm response, Asset Tracking, Secure Monitoring and Response, Cash Logistics, Secure Logistics, Data and Document Management and employs more than 600,000 people worldwide.

As a result of Regional growth and expansion, we seek to fill the position of Regional Financial Controller based in Nairobi, Kenya and reporting to the Regional Managing Director.

The Regional Financial Controller will be responsible for establishing effective and efficient financial systems, controls and reporting.

Main purpose of the role:

The main purpose of this role includes:
  • Coaching
  • Develop regional financial capability
  • Establish financial systems and processes
  • Financial Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
  • Auditing to ensure compliance
Key Responsibilities:
  • Review of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Monthly and regional reporting
  • Liaison with internal and external auditors
  • Tax Compliance
  • Annual financial statements
  • Capex management
  • Assist with budget and forecast process
  • Liaison with country management and finance team
  • Review adequacy of internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets in country and ensure compliance
Person Profile and Attributes
  • Highly motivated individual with high degree of integrity and analytical skills
  • Working with complexity
  • Good leadership skills with Strategic orientation
  • Exposure to latest management practices
  • Awareness of East African business environment
  • Strong Communication skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse cultural environment.
  • Ability to drive change
  • A good team player who is customer focused
  • Attention to detail
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience
  • University Degree
  • Professional accounting, Qualified CPA(K) or ACCA qualification.
  • 2 to 5 Years experience in a similar role or senior finance position in a world class finance environment.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Exposure to financial auditing
  • Knowledge of regional taxation laws
  • MS Office Computer skills (Excel Advanced and other Finance systems)
  • Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director to reach us on or before Friday, February 5th, 2010, by email to: jobs @ ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged.

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