Finance Controller

About The Job About The Role

G4S Security Services Cameroon PLC, a global leader in Security services, is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee and manage their accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the Finance Director, with responsibility for maintaining financial systems, ensuring compliance with the legislation, the Group Finance Controls (GFC) , and leading an accounting team of about 16 full-time employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Maintain and develop internal control procedures to protect company assets.
• Prepare and review budgets, financial projections, and monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of the state, and international tax returns with third-party firms.
• Ensure compliance with any new accounting standards and emerging guidance.
• Coordinate external financial statement audits and prepare requested documents.
• Compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the maintenance of fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Resolve accounting and financial management issues in collaboration with team members.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate the direct reports.
• Review general ledger reconciliations prepared by staff accountants.
• Monitor and report job status activity and job profitability.
• Maintain relationships with bankers, external accountants, and insurance agents.
• Oversee payroll processing and benefit administration with a third-party service provider.
• Assist with special projects and assignments related to financial decisions.
• Serve as an informational resource for state Audits, and internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state regulations.
• Provide financial management support for projects as requested by Senior Management.
• Offer financial advice and proactively prepare for future requirements.

Qualifications

• A key leadership role in a leading global company.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.