Financial Accounting Analyst at De Beers Group

Job Description:

The Financial Accounting Analyst plays a pivotal role in the reporting of high-quality financial data. This role is responsible for:

• The monitoring and diagnoses of financial processes that impact financial information and systems and supporting the Financial Reporting Manager in ensuring high quality data for reporting.
• Financial data analysis and forecasting for consolidated financial planning.
• Optimization of the use of the SAP ERP system and other reporting Tools to ensure efficient and effective financial processes.
• Preparation of statutory supporting information and returns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of month bi-annual and annual reporting packs adhering to IFRS Standards for Group reporting purposes.
• Preparation of cashflow forecasts and dividend calculations and reporting packs for Forecasting and Budget submissions adhering to IFRS Standards for Group reporting purposes.
• Assisting with the requirements of the annual external financial audit and the completions of the Annual Financial Statements including monitoring changes with-in the IFRS Standards and providing suggested implementation.
• Managing the Senior and Finance Clerk through management and review their day -to-day activities including the Creditor, Debtor and Cashflow processes.
• Assisting with the requirements of the annual external BBBEE audit including completion of supporting schedules and assisting the business in their quarterly reporting based on predetermined measures.
• Assisting with annual Insurance declarations and the monthly insurance adjustments to financial information.
• Assisting the Financial Reporting Manager in ensuring a Financial Reporting environment that produces accurate and valid financial information in an effective and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• BCom, BRek or Business science degree, with very good knowledge of Financial Reporting.
• A newly qualified CA (SA) will be beneficial and for the incumbent to gain corporate experience

Knowledge And Experience required.

• Appropriate experience in financial accounting with a proven track record.
• Working knowledge and understanding of reporting of information adhering to IFRS Standards.
• Financial analysis aptitude and ability to provide quality recommendations and solutions. 
• Advanced Accounting /Systems knowledge – Excel Advanced and SAP. Working knowledge of working on Oracle systems (Eg HFM online Reporting systems).
• Knowledge of working on governmental reporting systems eg eFiling and ITAS.
• Self-starter who can work with minimum supervision and the ability to work independently.
• Analysis and logic, systematic and orderly planning, attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and take an innovative and flexible approach to problem solving in a fast-changing innovative driven company.
• Ability to work well under pressure with resilience during times of change.