JOB INTRODUCTION:

Role: Business Analyst

G4S South Africa, a leading provider of integrated security and cash management solutions, has a vacancy for a Business Analyst based at our operations in Centurion.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for providing cost analysis, contract and route profitability, providing costing for tenders and bids.

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which finance plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Analysis of budgeted/forecasted results to actual or expected results in order to drive efficiencies
• Undertake detailed analysis of results and financial position, to accurately formulate forecasts and financial reports
• Support Financial Controller in the preparation of budgets and forecasts

Auditing & Controls

• Liaise with internal and external auditors for relevant reporting areas (e.g. revenue, profitabilities, onerous contracts etc.)
• Provide feedback to auditors and management on discrepancies.
• Manage action plan to ensure timeous closure of audit findings
• Development, implementation and monitoring of financial controls
• Assess existing financial controls, and determine areas for improvement and change
• Manage change process, and implement improved financial controls within the department
• Provide ongoing training on correct financial control procedures
• Support the Financial Controller with the preparation and completion of internal/external audits

Revenue and profitability 

• Analysis of customer contract profitability
• Onerous contracts calculation and change implementation
• Control and review of all revenue streams
• Provide analysis to inform appropriate price increases to be passed on to customers
• Analysis of route profitability and co-ordination of related projects
• Prepare monthly revenue reports

Reporting and Analysis

• Completion of monthly company and group reporting (e.g. revenue and portfolio reports)
• Collect information from relevant internal sources and compile professional, accurate management reports monthly
• Benchmark costs and conduct variance analysis
• Prepare complete trade review packs for detailed analysis and review
• Report on and prepare financial General Ledger monthly reports and Management accounts
• Verify actual results for variances to previous reporting periods, or to identify inaccuracies
• Ensure reporting in line with IFRS (e.g. onerous contracts IFRS 15)
• Coordinate with stakeholders and regional finance teams to collate the required information
• Review financial results on an ongoing basis and identify areas of improvement to drive efficiencies
• Preparation of Quarterly Board Reports
• Prepare ad hoc reports as and when required

Costing for Tenders/Bids/Quotes 

• Act as a liaison between Sales/Bid team and FM’s
• Investigate potential cost-saving initiatives to reduce tender pricing
• Provide feedback to sales director and sales team

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year.
• Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents on all levels
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programs
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing all the time

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Qualification and Experience

• CA (SA)
• 2 to 5 Years of management accounting experience required
• Good working knowledge of Financial: principles, practices, controls and audit standards and how to implement

Skills and Attributes

• Excel (Google Sheets) advanced
• Analytical skills
• Working with complexity
• Planning and Coordination
• Managing conflict
• Delivering strategy
• Delivering performance
• Managing professionally
• Awareness of the market environment
• Acting professionally
• Driving change
• Leading people
• Customer thinking
• Collaborating and cooperating

How To Apply?

Apply Online

Location: Centurion

Salary: Competitive market related package

Job Type: Permanent & Full-time

Business Unit: South Africa – Secure Solutions

Region / Division: Africa

Reference: G4S/BA/BM

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specialises in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. G4S has operations in more than 90 countries and employ more than 540,000 employees, making us one of the world’s largest private employers.

At G4S South Africa, our vision is to be recognised as the leader in providing security solutions. We therefore endeavour to build and maintain a motivated, capable workforce who are proud to work for our region and able to deliver our commercial strategy. We continue to build on the excellent people management practices which are in place across the Group in order to fully engage our workforce.

G4S is an organisation which is defined by its values, which are:

• We act with Integrity and Respect – Our business activities and relationships are built on trust, honesty and openness. We do what we promise and always strive to do the right thing. We listen. We treat our colleagues, customers and those in our care with the utmost respect.
• We are passionate about Safety, Security and Service Excellence – We are passionate about working safely and take great care to protect our colleagues and customers from harm. We are experts in security and use that knowledge to protect our customer’s assets. We keep our promises and are passionate about delivering high levels of customer service.
• We achieve this through Innovation and Teamwork – We invest in technology and best practice to continuously improve the products and services we offer. We challenge ourselves to find new ways of helping our customers achieve their goals. We work together as a team, valuing everyone’s contribution, to ensure we achieve the best results for our customers and our business.