Financial Controller

To oversee the financial controlling function including the compilation of financial statements, reconciliation reviews, financial reporting, implementation of financial controls and other related activities for G4S Kenya.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

Review of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure authorization of reconciliation
Monthly reporting; ensure printing of compiled and completed reports; attend and provide financial input on monthly trade reviews
Liaison  with internal and external auditors; Investigate and follow-up on discrepancies of audit reports; Investigate and follow-up on discrepancies of audit reports
Ensure local tax compliance
Set up Capex review mechanism and provide input on expenditure and cashflow position
Assist with the  budget and forecast process

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Knowledge and Qualifications

Relevant Degree in Finance / Accounting or Business Management
CPA (K) or similar qualification
Two to five years in Management Accounting & Staff Management Experience
Registered ICPAK Member
Knowledge of Financial principles and practices
Knowledge of IFRS
Knowledge of tax
Knowledge of financial controls and audit standards
Knowledge of how to perform and review reconciliations
Knowledge of how to implement financial controls
MS Office Computer skills (Excel Advanced)
Knowledge of SAP or equivalent reporting system

Technical Skills

Financial Acumen
Analytical Skills
Negotiation
Microsoft Word – Advance level
Microsoft Excel – Advance level
Microsoft PowerPoint – Advance level
ERP system(s)
Google suite of products

Behavioural Skills – Management

Awareness of the marketing environment
Delivering strategy
Driving change
Leading people
Delivering performance
Working with complexity
Managing professionally
Customer thinking
Collaborating and Co-operating