The role:
The purpose of this role is to coordinate, manage and execute financial accounting and reporting processes including period end closes, statistical and statutory reporting, transactional accounting, internal and external audit, and preparation of Annual Financial Statement.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Accountability for the execution of Business level financial reporting processes
Facilitating the development of budgets and managing the monthly forecasts
Knowledge of management systems like SAP, SharePoint, PowerBI, HSEC Online and Isometrix
Oversees the creation, interpretation and implementation of financial accounting policies
Manages the preparation and submission of Annual Financial Statements in compliance with applicable financial reporting standards
Monitors compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)  and  Accounting Interpretations
Accountable for the overall trial balance, including review of reconciliations
Manages transactional accounting and processing activities, including cash, payroll, fixed assets, debtors, creditors and revenue accounting
Coordinates the period end close process and short-term cash forecasting
Responsible for the governance and integration of all financial systems (ERP, Treasury, Marketing, Forecasting, etc.)
Half year and Year end statutory reporting including external briefing paper submissions and governance reviews
Responsible for internal and external financial reporting requirements including RAC, Board, JV and Third-Party reporting
Responsible for general statistical and statutory reporting requirements e.g. SARB & DMR statistical submissions
Coordinates governance related activities including governance reviews and internal and external audits
Manages external audit engagements

Requirements:

Diploma/Degree in Finance
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance related field with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity
Sound understanding of accounting policies, ERP systems, risk management, governance, budgeting & forecasting, reporting and cost control
Experienced in budgeting, forecasting and reporting - mining industry experience is preferred
Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Numerate skills
Planning and organization skills
Computer literacy (MS Office suite)
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

Professional accreditation – CA/CIMA/ACCA
Prior experience in project, finance or commercial areas
SAP
Oracle