Head of Finance

G4S•Dar es Salaam

Full-timeOnsiteNegotiableCloses Nov 11

Official job description

G4S is seeking a strategic Head of Finance in Dar es Salaam to lead financial planning, accounting controls, compliance, reporting, and finance team development while providing effective financial support to the business.

Responsibilities

Prepare and ensure the timely submission of the region’s annual budget for Head Office approval
Maintain expenditure within approved levels through compliance with budgetary control procedures
Prepare and submit accurate monthly results forecasts
Ensure timely and accurate processing of decentralized accounting transactions on the ERP system
Manage the regional Accounts Receivable function and implement effective credit control measures
Analyze and evaluate monthly accounts against budget and highlight variances
Implement cost-saving initiatives
Coordinate litigation, insurance, and other claims
Manage subordinate personnel and conduct performance assessments
Drive skills development and career path planning for the team
Participate in the design, development, review, implementation, and monitoring of safety plans
Participate in company safety forums and report safety incidents
Follow up on activities assigned through safety meetings, committees, or management
Attend safety education and refresher programs and comply with workplace safety policies
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and other obligations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management or Accounting
Chartered Accountant qualification or recognized equivalent professional accounting certification
Senior management experience in Accounting and/or Finance
Knowledge of local tax law and company law
Leadership and people management
Professional management and conflict management
Written and verbal communication
Computer literacy
Accounting and auditing
Customer thinking
Collaboration and cooperation
Relationship building
Innovation
Integrity and respect
Safety and security awareness
Service excellence
Teamwork

Required skills & tools

FinanceLeadership and people managementWritten and verbal communicationComputer literacyAccounting and auditingCustomer thinkingCollaboration and cooperationRelationship building

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About the Employer

G4S

Security and Investigations

G4S is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenues at approximately $20 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. For more information on G4S, visit www.g4s.com.

HeadquartersLondon, Tanzania