Job Opportunities at AngloGold Ashanti

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate degree in Accounting, Chartered Accountant (CA) with a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA); Master's Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS); Master's Degree in Economics or Finance.

General Knowledge & Experience

• 10 years of experience in systems integration, data process flows and mapping, performance management reporting, complex data analytics, or related roles.
• Technology and tools: Advanced user level of finance systems software (including SAP, TM1, HFM, WData, etc), data visualisation tools, and other relevant technologies. Required to proficiently leverage technology to streamline performance reporting processes and enhance analytical capabilities. Understanding relevant technologies and tools for process optimisation, such as process mapping software, workflow automation tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Performance management principles: An advanced understanding of performance management principles, methodologies, and frameworks is required. This includes knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs), balanced scorecard approaches, and performance measurement techniques.
• Project management experience: Strong project management skills to ensure projects are successfully executed.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Understanding how to identify, define, and measure KPIs relevant to organisational objectives. This includes selecting both lagging and leading indicators that provide insights into performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Data analysis and reporting: Proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Strong analytical skills are required; one must be comfortable working with large datasets to derive insights and inform decision-making.
• Process improvement or Business process optimisation: Use appropriate methods to identify opportunities, re-design processes using the best methods or technology, implement solutions and measure impact to improve operational effectiveness.
• Financial acumen: Financial concepts and metrics are important, as performance management often involves assessing financial performance and making strategic decisions based on financial data.
• Implementation of strategies: A strategic mindset and the ability to align performance management initiatives with the organisation's overall strategic objectives are required. This includes identifying opportunities for performance improvement and developing strategies to achieve them.
• Planning and organisation: Strong organisational skills, develop detailed plans, allocate resources effectively, and prioritise tasks based on their importance and urgency.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge: Familiarity with gold mining industry regulatory requirements related to performance.
• Legal and ethical considerations: Awareness of legal and ethical considerations related to performance management, including compliance with company values, relevant laws and regulations, confidentiality, and fairness in performance evaluation processes.
• IFRS: Advanced knowledge & understanding of IFRS accounting standards about specific areas of accountability.
• US GAAP: Moderate knowledge & understanding of US GAAP accounting standards about specific areas of accountability or ability to learn the fundamentals
• Business model and processes: In-depth understanding of the gold mining business model and related mining processes.
• Macro indicators: Advanced understanding of financial and economic concepts, commodities, commodity indexes, related analyst datasets and tools.

Legal Requirements:

• Clear security screening record.
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the relevant AngloGold Ashanti Occupational Health Centre.

Role Accountabilities

Safety Accountabilities:

• Ensure that all staff, contractors, and suppliers under direction follow AngloGold Ashanti’s Health, Safety and Environment management systems, manuals and processes.
• Set your team's health, safety and environmental expectations and monitor behaviour to meet the required standards.
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations and address issues to demonstrate safety leadership.

People Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate behaviour aligned with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace.
• Provide leadership to, and develop the team's performance in line with the Group’s policies and systems (e.g., performance management, talent management) to achieve business goals. As part of this:
• Foster a constructive and productive working environment.
• Monitor each team member's work and provide regular and useful feedback on their performance.
• Drive delivery of objectives, including holding team members to account for their work.
• Participate effectively in collaborative work with your leader, peers, and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals.
• Monitor the team's activities involving other teams and appropriately intervene to address any cross-team issues.
• Support the definition of recruiting needs and hiring for the department.
• Ensure cohesion and shared purpose by strong leadership, inspiration, and communication.
• Contribute to the broader business by working with others in such a way that it optimises the overall business results, rather than just the teams.

Financial Accountabilities:

• None

Work Accountabilities:

• Leveraging technology and data analytics: Identifying and implementing performance management tools, technologies, and analytics capabilities to streamline processes, automate tasks, and generate actionable insights from performance data. Designing and implementing performance management systems and processes utilising advanced technologies, tools, and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of performance management practices. Utilising big data, predictive analytics, and AI to forecast trends and identify opportunities for proactive strategic decisions.
• Integration with Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics platforms: Integration with BI and analytics platforms to create reports that can analyse performance data, identify trends, and gain actionable insights. Ensure that data from multiple sources is unified, accessible, and actionable, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning. To ensure these platforms can aggregate data from multiple sources, including performance management systems, financial systems, and operational databases.
• Design and implement a data warehouse/ data lake: Centralise all performance data in a data lake. Design and build data integration tools to allow for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from various sources into the data repository. Designed and implemented interfaces with various data sources like SAP, TM1, HFM, and operational systems for mapping, tracking, and managing data flows.
• Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System integration: Integration with the ERP system to align performance management with financial and operational processes. This integration allows tracking performance metrics related to revenue, costs, inventory, and supply chain management. To improve on existing technologies by optimising and documenting data mapping and data flows between the various systems. Manage integration projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Coordinate with external vendors and consultants as needed for integration projects.
• Utilise workflow automation tools: Integration with workflow automation tools streamlines performance management processes by automating tasks such as goal cascading, performance evaluation workflows, and notifications. This integration improves governance, control, and efficiency and reduces administrative burden.
• Implementing performance management processes: Designing and implementing performance management processes and workflows, including goal setting, performance appraisal, feedback mechanisms, and performance improvement plans. Ensuring that performance management practices are fair, transparent, and consistent across the organisation. Drive organisational success by ensuring that performance management processes, practices, and systems are effectively aligned with strategic objectives, optimised for efficiency and effectiveness, and continuously improved to meet evolving business needs and challenges.
• Driving performance improvement initiatives: Leading efforts to identify opportunities for performance improvement and operational excellence across the organisation. Developing and implementing strategies, initiatives, and interventions to enhance performance, productivity, and efficiency. To enable business to leverage data analytics to gain insights into performance trends and make informed decisions aligning with strategic goals. Setting policies and standards to simplify and standardise the group's performance management reporting processes and systems.
• Providing guidance and support: Advising senior leadership, department heads, and managers on performance management best practices, workflows, trends, and insights.
• Ensuring accountability and compliance: Establishing mechanisms to monitor and track performance against targets and objectives to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry performance management and measurement standards.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement: Promoting a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and improvement throughout project implementation. Conduct regular project status updates and risk assessments.
• Measuring and communicating performance impact: Establish mechanisms to measure the impact of performance management initiatives and interventions on organizational performance and business outcomes.
• Standardisation and simplification of reporting processes: Create a unified view of the organisation's financial performance.

Stakeholder Accountabilities:

• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• External and Internal Auditors
• Industry Forums
• Digital Technology team
• Investor Relations team
• Business Unit finance leadership teams
• All corporate functions

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Education & Qualifications

• CA (SA), CPA or CA(England and Wales). Relevant post graduate qualification in taxation advantageous.

General Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 8 years experience in corporate tax & 3 years of specialised experience in one or more of the following areas: international tax, UK tax, mergers and acquisitions, tax dispute resolution, international VAT and PAYE. Experience with UK tax is essential.

Knowledge of:

• High degree of commercial acumen
• Strong working experience of International tax principles, transfer pricing, tax residence and UK tax legislation (essential)
• Influencing executives and the ability to lead and manage people
• How to manage multiple stakeholders and tasks concurrently and how to work to deadlines
• Utilising efficient work practices
• How to work independently and manage own projects and a team
• Good accounting practices
• An understanding of the mining industry would be an advantage
• A proven track record of having worked in a similar role in the Tax field in Commerce, with a Big 4 Accounting firm or a Law firm is required
• Significant relevant post qualification experience is required
• Experience interacting with Executives is essential

Technical SKills:

• Demonstrates and displays knowledge and expertise in the Tax discipline, through tax planning and advisory skills, tax compliance skills and tax governance skills, and in particular

Ability to:

• Communicate key tax issues appropriately
• Apply commercial acumen including understanding the business impact of tax advice
• Understand & apply tax law, identify opportunities and management of implementation of such
• Develop ideas into practical solutions
• Ensure that appropriate tax risk management documentation is implemented
• Demonstrate experience of how to maintain working relationships with tax authorities and other stakeholders in country
• Analyse a whole host of information and extract the pertinent facts and make a sound tax analysis thereof
• Demonstrate well-developed analytical, planning, and problem solving skills

Social Skills (Collaboration):

Ability to:

• Initiate cross boundary collaboration
• Adapt influencing style to different situations
• Balance data and information with timely decisions
• Drive the delivery of plan commitments
• Understand how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace and ability to adjust behaviour
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – both written and verbal;
• Perform under pressure and in changing circumstances;
• Effectively lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team.

Role Accountabilities

• To support the VP: Global Taxation in the implementation of the Board approved tax strategy and the management of the Group's tax affairs, including the identification and management of tax risks.
• Support the VP: Global Taxation with tax advice for significant business projects incl. M&A and other corporate transactions, as well as tax projects, including international tax matters and group rationalisation.
• Managing all transfer pricing matters, including transfer pricing policies, masterfile, local file and relevant benchmarking studies as well as adherence to these policies.
• Liaise with outside advisors (incl. auditors, tax, legal, investment banks) on all tax related matters. This includes managing the relationship, their effectiveness (cost and quality) and reviewing the quality of the work against business needs.
• Support the VP: Global Taxation with all dealings with Revenue authorities (mainly HMRC and SARS) including managing correspondence, negotiations and disputes.
• Provision of tax advice on day-to-day tax matters in the UK and SA and, where relevant, in other jurisdictions that we operating in, including Income Tax, Royalties VAT and PAYE.
• Manage tax audits and tax litigation, including negotiations with HMRC and SARS, and where relevant, with the tax authorities of the jurisdictions we operate in.
• Review and support Group tax filings to HMRC and SARS including, but not limited to Country-by-Country reporting, Pillar II, Masterfile and local file returns etc.
• Support the VP: Global tax to oversee all aspects of tax operations in each jurisdiction that we operate, including tax planning strategies and compliance with applicable tax law.
• Monitor developments in the tax policy and legislative landscape for the jurisdictions that we operate in.
• Support the VP Global Tax with the execution of key SOX controls and management of the external audit
• Review and support tax return preparation in the UK and SA, and where relevant, the jurisdictions that we operate in.

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Education & Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate degree in Accounting and/or Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent qualification.

General Knowledge & Experience

• Five years post-article experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related role with exposure to performance management reporting and advanced cost analytics.
• Data analytics and reporting: Ability to independently source, cleanse and integrate data. Statistical and mathematical proficiency to perform statistical and quantitative analysis.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities:  The ability to analyse complex data sets, identify trends, and draw actionable insights. This includes proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Report design and development: Design reports that meet the specific needs of different stakeholders, ensuring usability and relevance. Develop report templates that ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in reporting. Tailor reports to highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics relevant to the audience.
• Proficient level of financial acumen: Understanding financial metrics and their relation to performance.
• Technical proficiency in systems and BI tools: Proficiency with reporting tools, database management systems, and data visualisation software. Deep understanding of ERP systems, data integration tools, and data analytics. Understanding relevant technologies and tools for process optimisation, such as process mapping software, workflow automation tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Performance measurement and metrics: Capacity to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics to track the impact of process improvements, enabling data-driven decision-making and demonstrating ROI.
• Project management skills to ensure projects are implemented successfully.
• Strong attention to detail: Accuracy is paramount in performance management reporting. Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all performance reports.
• Process improvement or Business process optimisation: Use appropriate methods to identify opportunities, re-design processes using the best methods or technology, implement solutions and measure impact to improve operational effectiveness.
• Continuous improvement: Commitment to ongoing learning and refinement, seeking opportunities for further optimisation.
• Goal setting: Adept at setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals that provide clarity and direction.
• Planning and organisation: Strong organisational skills, enabling them to develop detailed plans, allocate resources effectively, and prioritise tasks based on their importance and urgency.
• Execution: Excel at translating plans into action, taking proactive steps to move projects forward and overcome possible obstacles.
• Change management: Implementing new reporting processes or systems may require change management skills to ensure smooth transitions and team adoption.
• Professional communication skills: Proficient in conveying complex data and insights clearly and understandably to various stakeholders, including board, executives, department heads, team members and external stakeholders.
• Track record of taking ownership of their responsibilities and holding themselves and others accountable for achieving results, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Knowledge of US GAAP will be advantageous.

Legal Requirements

• Clear security screening record.
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the relevant AngloGold Ashanti Occupational Health Centre.

Role Accountabilities

Safety Accountabilities:

• Ensure that all staff, contractors, and suppliers under direction follow AngloGold Ashanti’s Health, Safety and Environment management systems, manuals and processes.
• Set your team's health, safety and environmental expectations and monitor behaviour to meet the required standards.
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations and address issues to demonstrate safety leadership.

People Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate behaviour aligned with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace.
• Provide leadership to, and develop the team's performance in line with the Group’s policies and systems (e.g., performance management, talent management) to achieve business goals. As part of this:
• Foster a constructive and productive working environment.
• Monitor each team member's work and provide regular and useful feedback on their performance.
• Drive delivery of objectives, including holding team members to account for their work.
• Participate effectively in collaborative work with your leader, peers, and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals.
• Monitor the team's activities involving other teams and appropriately intervene to address any cross-team issues.
• Support the definition of recruiting needs and hiring for the department.
• Ensure cohesion and shared purpose by strong leadership, inspiration, and communication.
• Contribute to the broader business by working with others in such a way that it optimises the overall business results, rather than just the teams.

Financial Accountabilities:

• None

Work Accountabilities:

• BI Solution development: Design and develop BI solutions, including dashboards, reports, and data visualisations, to support performance management. Use BI tools to create interactive and insightful visualisations. Ensure BI solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices. Utilising big data, predictive analytics, and AI to forecast trends and identify opportunities for proactive strategic decisions. Coordinate with external vendors and consultants as needed for integration projects.
• Maintain the performance management data warehouse: Centralise all performance data in a data lake. Build and maintain data integration tools for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from various sources into the data repository. Implement and maintain interfaces with various data sources like SAP, TM1, HFM, and operational systems for mapping, tracking, and managing data flows.
• Data Integration and management: Integrate data from various sources, including ERP systems, CRM systems, and other operational databases. Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure data is accurately and efficiently transferred between systems. Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across all BI solutions.
• Performance Reporting: Collaborate with the performance management team to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Create and distribute regular performance reports and dashboards to stakeholders. Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain performance management processes, workflows, and improvement plans, ensuring that performance management practices are transparent and consistent across the organisation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, managers, and other stakeholders to understand their data and reporting needs. Provide training and support to end-users on how to use BI tools and interpret BI reports. Gather feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve BI solutions.
• Project Management: Manage BI projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope. Coordinate with DT and other departments to ensure seamless integration and deployment of BI solutions. Conduct project status updates and manage risks and issues as they arise.
• Utilise workflow automation tools: Utilise workflow automation tools to streamline performance management processes by automating tasks to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives: Leading efforts to identify opportunities for performance improvement and operational excellence across performance reporting. To leverage data analytics to gain insights into performance trends and make informed decisions aligning with strategic goals. Documenting processes to drive simplification and standardisation of the group's performance management reporting.
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and improvement throughout the organisation. Encouraging collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing to drive performance excellence.
• Ensuring accountability and compliance: Maintain mechanisms to monitor and track performance against targets and objectives to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry performance management and measurement standards.
• Measuring and communicating performance impact: Maintaining mechanisms to measure the impact of performance management initiatives and interventions on organisational performance and business outcomes.
• Standardisation and simplification of reporting processes: Create a unified view of the organisation's financial performance.