Overview
Head of Finance Jobs in Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia at G4S
Title: Head of Finance
Company: G4S
Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Reporting to: Managing Director
Main Purpose of the Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Finance who coordinates the provision of effective financial support services within the business, in compliance with legislation and Company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Accounting
- Ensure business compliance with Company Financial policies in respect of budget processes.
- Ensure the preparation and timeous submission of the annual budget, conforming to defined budget guidelines and principles.
- Maintain expenditure within approved levels by ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures.
- Ensure business compliance with Company accounting and administrative practices, in conformance with legislation and generally accepted accounting practice.
- Ensure the timeous and accurate processing of decentralized accounting transactions on the ERP system, maintaining detailed records with supporting documentation.
- Manage the Accounts Receivable function, implementing effective credit control measures to ensure that cash flow is maximised.
- Provide oversight of Easyroster export to payroll, ensuring scheduled and actual hours worked does not exceed contractual manpower requirements.
- Prepare and timeously submit accurate forecasts of monthly results, facilitating proactive measures to obviate unacceptable outcomes.
- Analyze and evaluate monthly accounts, reviewing actual performance against budget, identifying trends, and highlighting variances.
- Ensure the effective coordination of litigation, insurance and other claims.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage the Financial Officer as a direct report.
- Ensure the development of the business' Financial department personnel.
- Effectively manage subordinate personnel in terms of performance assessment, skills development, and career path planning.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Participate in the design, development, review, implementation and monitoring of safety plans.
- Participate in safety forums, meetings, and talks.
- Report all safety incidents to the relevant people and discuss them on all levels.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace, including wearing protective clothing all the time.
- Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings and attend safety education and refresher programmes.
- Distribute safety information as and when required.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant B degree in Financial Management (Accounts II).
- Qualified CA/CIMA highly beneficial
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Senior Accountant
- Knowledge of Company law and Security industry legislation beneficial
- Understanding of Finance Policy and procedures.
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional Accounting and auditing skills coupled with Computer literacy.
- Strong Communication (Written and Verbal) skills.
- Proficiency in Leading People, Managing Professionally, and Managing Conflict.
- Strong focus on Customer Thinking, Collaborating and Co-operating, and Relationship Building.
- A mindset geared towards Innovation.
Management Competencies & Values
- Commitment to our core values: Teamwork, innovation, agility, safety, caring, reliability, and integrity.
- Proven ability to Plan for Tomorrow, Deliver Today, and Build Relationships.
