Financial Director

Purpose Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director manages the provision of effective financial support services within the business, in compliance with legislation and Company policies and procedures.Key Performance Areas Preparation and submission of the company’s annual budgets for relevant approvals, continuos budget variance managementMaintenance of expenditure within approved levels by ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures;Timeous and accurate processing of decentralized accounting transactions on the G4S ERP system, maintaining accurate and detailed records with supporting source documentationManagement of Company Accounts, Receivable function, implementing effective credit control measures to ensure that cash flow is maximized;Oversight of Easyroster export to payroll, ensuring scheduled and actual hours worked does not exceed contractual manpower requirements;Preparation and timeous submission of accurate forecasts of monthly results, facilitating implementation of proactive measures to obviate unacceptable outcomes;Analysis and evaluation of monthly accounts, reviewing actual performance against budget, identifying trends and highlighting variances, providing accurate management information to the Managing Director;Effective coordination of litigation, insurance and other claims;Effective management of subordinate personnel in terms of: Performance Assessment, Skills Development & Career path planning;Embed health and safety awareness and responsible behavior across divisional team, through consistent focus on health and safety compliance and discipline.Monitor and reduce the number of health and safety incidents & oversee investigations into incidents and related matters - both to address non-compliance and to reinforce awareness.To ensure profitable business units with G4S BotswanaTo ensure effective internal controls managementTo ensure a productive finance team that works effectivelyTo facilitate the work of external auditorsTo ensure regulatory compliance by the companyMinimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Relevant degree in Financial Management or Accounting (postgraduate degree highly advantageous);Qualified Chartered Accountant;Minimum 10 years’ experience at Accountant level and 5 years at Finance Director / Senior Management level;Reasonable experience in mergers and acquisition transactionsReasonable experience working in Finance department of a Multi National Company and familiarity with common reporting structures of suchPeople ManagementKnowledge of Botswana’s tax law;Company law;Security Industry legislationManaging Professionally;Managing conflictCommunication (Written and Verbal);Accounting and auditing skills, and;Collaborating and Co-operating.