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Job Description:

Job Overview 

• The suited candidate will be expected to work under pressure, on tight deadlines, be a good communicator and have pristine attention to detail. This role requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast paced and demanding environment.  

Duties and tasks 

• Preparation and review of creditors reconciliations before payments are made. 
• Matching, batching, and processing of invoices on local, group and foreign suppliers. 
• Ensuring payments are made to suppliers on time and according to the payment policy. 
• Engaging with creditors in a professional manner ensuring all queries are resolved timeously. 
• Following up on outstanding payments and clearing of old invoices for suppliers on the received not vouchered account as well as the creditors age analysis. 
• Preparing monthly local accruals listing 

Qualifications:

Qualifications and experience 

• National Diploma in Accounting (Or studying towards a financial qualification). 
• Experience in the field is not required but would be advantageous.

Criteria and Skills 

• Computer literacy- Advanced Excel and ERP system skills. 
• Detail orientated. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with broader strategic skills. 
• Time management skills. 
• Communication and presentation skills. 
• Decision making skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Futuristic strengths and vision. 

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Job Description:

• The role is responsible for delivering the long-term business planning, assessment, and analysis of current and future sales performance of the Technology Business. This role is includes delivering high quality Business Planning and Performance Reporting outputs and to clearly articulate key messages to Senior management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop a pricing model, costing and benefit quantification which also supports continues research and development. aligned to the Technology Business strategy.
• Analyse, and maintain a pricing model for products and services; establish and propose market prices for the services and products that allows the business to maximise profits whilst also remaining competitive.
• This role is also responsible for analysing costs and sales prices to seek for an optimum price for the business by considering competitor prices and company overheads.
• Develop and projecting the short- and long-term revenue and ensuring that the desired profit is achieved for the business.
• Establishing sales prices and working closely with the Business development and Products team; and maintaining the price book for products and services.
• Drive continuous development and maturisation of the pricing model inclusive of rates schedule.
• Provide high quality, complete and detailed analysis of results compared to forecast in close interaction the Business Unit Managers, including understanding, and explaining key drivers of results.
• Ensure that the pricing as stipulated in the framework agreement is aligned to the approved price book and rates schedule and by adopting a strong working relationship with the Commercial and Compliance section.
• Contribute towards operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for improving data, systems, and processes/procedures.
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with service providers & clients, to ensure continued sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Financial / Business Science degree with a CA (SA) qualification

Knowledge And Experience required.

• 3-5 years of a proven track record of practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
• Advanced Accounting Package/Software and Systems knowledge and skills - HFM, HSF/OneStream and SAP.
• Proven track record of practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
• Advanced Financial Reporting and Consolidation knowledge.
• Knowledge and application of IFRS and Tax
• Financial analysis aptitude and ability to provide quality recommendations and solutions

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Job Description:

As a Performance Manager, you will drive systems optimisation to create efficiencies within reporting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and manage the planning process for month end, forecasts and budgets
• Coordinate and collaborate with other functions for the forecast/budget assumptions to be included when preparing the group Income statement, Balance sheet and cash flow statements 
• Responsible for all month end tasks of loading data in Essbase and consolidation of data for the group view
• Manage and perform other ad-hoc analytical/modelling work to provide insights into critical decision factors 
• Integration with SAP on all month end data sets. Ensure all data is verified and correct.
• Prepare the group consolidations for the Income statement, Balance Sheet and Cash flow statements for forecast and budget
• Manage data input for model from functions within Platinum 
• Develop long and medium term financial reports 
• Continuously update information database in respect of area of responsibility 
• Research on changes in legislation benchmarks as well as best practices, etc. 
• Develop own work program and budgets as appropriate 
• Ensure adherence to governance framework 
• Liaise with techno-financial modelling consultants/contractors / external service providers 
• Evaluation, analysis and interpretation of actual performance
• Perform and interpret actual trends and forecast accordingly
• Compilation of Month end/ budget standard reports
• Audit related reports for internal and external audit attestations Responsible for interims and year end reporting data requirements
• Preparation of presentations

Qualifications:

• CA (SA)

Experience:

• 5-7 years experience in performance reporting and management accounting (mining background advantageous)
• Proven experience in a financial analysis role in a large multinational environment
• Must have extensive experience in performance reporting activities coupled with analysing & coordinating large volumes of data, thus interpreting these into various reports
• Must have advanced MS office experience (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Advanced data analysis and management for decision-making
• Advanced management of work packages across a portfolio of project activities
• Proficient in financial systems and related legislation
• Advanced computer literacy for role including SAP
• Proficient in budgeting and forecasting
• Advanced knowledge in IFRS/SA Tax and Companies Act knowledge

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Job Description:

Purpose of the role:

To establish and manage the Project Controls functions, systems, and procedures to assure the definition of schedules, budgets and forecast costs for effective project management.  Project Controls duties include:

• Planning, Scheduling, and Project Progress Measurement
• Capital Cost Estimating & Project Risk Management
• Cost Control, Budgeting & Cost Forecasting
• Records and Document Management
• Management and Project Reporting

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Act as regional representative and “First Point of Contact” for Anglo American (AA) P&D Project Controls Group and provide coordination with AA Project Controls Teams in the region.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day technical direction to Project Controls Teams and Study/Project Managers, focused on studies and projects for the region.
• Evaluate technical and resource requirements of Project Controls for the studies/projects in the region.
• Ensure implementation of AA Project Controls Standards and Guidelines.
• Coordinate with HR and SCM/Project Commercial to source Project Controls personnel for Studies & Projects
• Assist in the preparation of Investment Proposal documentation.

Planning and Scheduling

• Projects Integrated Planning Session (IPS) - Ensure Studies and Projects conduct IPS’ and coordinate with the AA Principal Scheduler to ensure proper facilitation of the sessions.
• Ensure preparation of project schedules as defined in the AA and Scheduling Standard.
• Ensure regular updating of detailed schedules for owner’s and contractor’s scope (including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning activities).
• Define, ensure implementation and updating of the progress and performance reporting, including contractor’s progress measurements.
• Closely monitor the progress of contractors to ensure deliverables, productivity, expended hours, forecasts to go and resources employed, are accurately and realistically stated.
• Initiate and facilitate weekly schedule status reviews, analysis of schedule trends and formulation of recommended corrective action; and participate in Contractor’s status meetings.
• Quality Assure all required reports and schedule information.

Estimating and Benchmarking

• Prepare or ensure preparation of capital cost estimates, control budgets and forecasts for Owner’s scope, for combination with contractor’s input into an overall project budget and forecast.
• Coordinate with the AA Principal Estimator, the development of each Capital Cost Estimate as defined in the AA Capital Cost Estimating and Scheduling Standard.
• Benchmarking – Coordinate with the AA Principal Estimator to provide the appropriate benchmark information for the development of Study Stage Capex and Opex estimates or as checks for later stage estimates.
• Ensure Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments are complete for projects in line with the AA Project Risk Guideline.

Cost Control and Reporting

• Development and implementation of the Study or Project WBS, including the project cost coding structure to meet estimating, cost control, engineering, document control and other project reporting requirements and compatible with AA’s operating requirements.
• Accountable for the preparation of cost reports for both the Owner’s scope and contractor’s scope of work associated with T&S - Group Projects managed work.
• Maintain accurate records of committed, expended, and forecast costs associated with the study/project against the approved budgets.
• Implement cost forecasting and change management process for Owner’s and contractor’s cost; and ensure timely initiation of cost change variations are recorded and processed.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts of forthcoming financial requirements including commitment curves for the project.
• Review contractor’s progress reports in detail to ensure they are accurate, concise and informative on progress / costs to date and forecasts through to completion.
• Produce the monthly progress reports for projects/studies, and where appropriate, ensure that consolidation of the Owner’s scope with contractor’s reports into one overall report.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure that generally accepted accounting principles are applied to the project; perform invoice processing; record all actual project costs; perform financial reporting; interface with cost control.
• Ensure the establishment of Project Controls computer systems appropriate for the needs of the project in both home offices and field sites.

Records & Document Control

• Accountable for the establishment of the records management software in the region.
• Implement records and document control processes on projects in line with AA Records Management Guideline

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Role-specific knowledge:

• A demonstrated thought leader and considered an external expert in the understanding and application of integrated policies and practices for all Project Controls disciplines (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling/Progressing, and Cost Control)
• Track record of leading ideas generation; translating these into practical initiatives to be implemented and demonstration of successful execution and delivery in Project Controls (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling/Progressing, and Cost Control) practices.
• Extensive knowledge of Project Controls Excellence (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling /Progressing, and Cost Control) over the complete project life cycle
• Significant knowledge of the region being represented, fluent in the local language and cultures; as well as, a working knowledge of the regional engineering and construction markets, companies, and methods of doing business.

Experience:

• 10-15 years experience
• Managerial/Supervisory experience needed
• Technical background would be advantageous

Qualifications:

• Desirable - An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline  
• A proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity is required.

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Job Description:

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Plan, implement and coordinate the implementation of ORM to all aspects of the operational risk profile.
• Support and coordinate the application of the ORM four layers of risk management at the operation; Baseline risk management, Issue-based risk management, Task risk management, Continuous risk management
• Implement and execute operationally against the integrated risk management framework operational risk management processes, systems, standards and procedures.
• Implement and maintain the functioning of operational risk management IT Platform.
• Plan and implement the Annual Operational Risk Programme and ensure support managerial oversight of the delivery of operational risk targets and key results areas.
• Advise the operation on required skills development to enhance the skills and competencies of employees and contractors to achieve excellence in operational risk management.
• Report, monitor and track operational risk performance to risk management role holders and operational management and leaders.
• Provide risk based operational input to operation to ensure management of material risks, audit results and Learning from Incidents.
• Routinely advise operational line role holders, managers and leaders operational risk performance and necessary actions.
• Support required integration of operational risk management into leading operational practices and programs such as the Operating Model, incident investigation and assurance practices.
• Participate in all team engagements where required.
• Adhere to external local compliance requirements as a minimum level of site performance.
• Adhere to Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance of team.
• Adhere to compliance governance within the team.
• Other compliance requirements as assigned by the Manager.

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Operational Risk Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Essential requirement: educated to a minimum of a national diploma level in a relevant discipline or equivalent (such as sciences, engineering or other related careers)
• Preferable requirement: Courses in management systems (9001, 14001, 18001), risk qualification, audit qualification

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Detailed understanding of the Platinum value chain and operational trends and risks.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant operational mining, processing, and engineering related experience
• An understanding of the operational aspects associated with mining operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management within a technical environment
• Knowledge and experience with risk assessment techniques such as WRAC,
• Bow-tie Analysis, HAZOP/HAZAN and other industry recognised techniques and tools.
• Track record of interfacing with and influencing colleagues and coordinating disciplines relevant to risk management.
• Desirable: Ability to use operational risk management system for input and data analysis (e.g.: Enablon, Bowtie XP, Isometrix, CURA, IHS, etc.)
• Translate recommendations into tangible operational outcomes.

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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.

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Job Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing accurate cost and financial information and appropriate guidance that will assist in managing the business planning and cost analysis processes for the respective business units.
• Financial data analysis and forecasting, formulating scenarios and providing comprehensive insight into the financial data of the respective business units.
• Optimization of the use of the SAP ERP system within the Finance department; informing financial and business decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing commercial and cost management support & guidance to the Mining System Workshop business area (Paarden Eiland) and various Support Services stakeholders.
• Facilitating planning process with respective budget holders, uploading and scrutinising budget and forecast inputs aligned to scope requirements, management directives and Group guidance. Propose cost effective measures as necessary.
• Analysing and providing commentary on variances between forecast, actuals & budget and making recommendations to management where necessary – aligned to internal reporting requirements to budget holders and Client reporting requirements. Ensuring accurate cost classification of Mining System Workshop and Support Services costs for recovery from Client.
• Reviewing adequacy of cost drivers for Support Services areas aligned to the principles of Absorption Costing, propose amendments where necessary and upload required changes.
• Preparing cost reports and presentation content as required by the respective business areas and management team.
• Reviewing final commercial cost close-out of the business unit for recovery from the Client in collaboration with business stakeholders and submitting accurate revenue billing requirements to Finance stakeholders timeously.
• Supporting scenario planning and financial modelling on an ad hoc basis, as and if required.
• Maintaining the projects system for the Mining System Workshop cost area whilst ensuring appropriate budget control measures are adhered to. This includes structure creation, funding management and the settlement process. Ensuring appropriate management of costs in a SAP cost centre structure including maintaining SAP assessment cycles and running assessments monthly and for cost planning purposes. Assisting with SAP related testing, as and when required.
• Performing month end procedures on SAP including running settlements, assessments and journal postings for cost accruals and cost reallocations based on cost analysis performed.

Qualifications:

• BCom or Business science degree, with very good knowledge of cost accounting

Knowledge And Experience required:

• Appropriate experience in financial and cost accounting with a proven track record.
• Working knowledge of Financial and Cost Management.
• Financial analysis aptitude and ability to provide quality recommendations and solutions. 
• Advanced Accounting /Systems knowledge – Excel Advanced and SAP.
• 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.

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Job Description:

This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months and the work will be focused on laboratory, piloting and plant trials for novel flotation reagents and flotation processes.

• Provide input into the continued development of processing, circular and modular technologies through experimentation, operational tests and trials, and working with a wide range of suppliers including OEMs, consultants, academics, and technology providers.
• Manage, or assist in the management of, contracts with consultants involved in studies with the IDM process; liaising closely with colleagues in the Projects function to ensure smooth transition of projects through the AA governance process.
• Manage laboratory vendors through all aspects of ongoing testwork (setup, preparation, operation and data analysis)
• Input into design, demonstration and deployment of the technology at assets; particularly in the comparison of performance with existing or other emerging technologies.
• Work routinely with RDP team and ensure that models are compatible with those being used to estimate future value of the AA Group assets
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners and clients: inform, influence and engage.
• Build trust and credibility and manage relationships with internal network and external vendors and contacts to achieve business results.
• Promote an open and collaborative environment by encouraging the sharing of information and resources across boundaries.
• Input into the development of integrated mining and processing systems – in particular applying circular and modular design principles.

Qualifications:

• Required: An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant (preferably Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering) technical discipline.
• Desirable: A postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience working on operating flotation circuits (PGM/ Cu), laboratory flotation test work and design of flotation experiments (PGM/ Cu flotation)

Technical Knowledge: 

Operations: 

• Key value drivers within discipline's value chain and interdependence of key levers 
• Project management fundamentals 
• New technologies and their impact on operational activities  
• Business improvement tools and techniques 

Commercial: 

• Business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance 
• Basic financial metrics, modelling & budgeting tools  

Management: 

• Risk management techniques and critical controls 
• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose–led high performance and change 

Compliance: 

• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements 

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Job Description:

• The purpose of the role is to apply deep technical/specialist expertise to analyse data, anticipate and diagnose problems, and provide solutions aimed at the improvement of processes, systems and work methods that meet internal and/or external stakeholder requirements through the application of sound accounting practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure sound cost management processes and perform the necessary reviews to guarantee that detailed cost management supports the overall financial governance and reporting requirements.
• Implement and advise on statutory legislation and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Influence and ensure timeous delivery of accurate and transparent mining (both open pit and underground) related estimates, budgets, and forecasts to support the Business Plan, clearly articulating financial impacts around budget holder decision making and incorporating forward looking risks and opportunities.
• Prepare scenarios, sensitivities, forward looking risks and opportunities associated with budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure accurate and effective decision making through extraction of specific data via existing standard reports or alternatively compiling new cost reports, depending on stakeholder requirements.
• Review overall financial performance of the various BU’s through regular scheduled cost meetings and advise line managers and management on appropriate interventions to improve cost effectiveness.
• Ensure agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) are met, i.e. timeous reconciliations, month end submissions, follow-up and resolving of any technical and/or general ledger related queries.
• Finalize and accumulate the financial information to adjust, close and balance financial records at period end.
• Provide financial reporting to Venetia leadership (Mining) on time and at required level of quality, adhering to Group reporting standards.
• Drive financial performance as per budget and forecasts, track delivery against plan, have clear understanding of variances, key business drivers of root causes and track actions to address challenges.
• Control and monitor processes and compliance to processes, identifying potential problems and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate preparation of all project related technical documents to ensure content and costs are within specified scope of work.
• Manage and control the allocation of project funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure.
• Be a key leader in change management that supports transformation within the team, clearly promoting cohesion, inclusivity, diversity and integration of the Venetia Underground into the Venetia Mine operational cost management business processes.
• Act as a safety leader that reinforces a workplace culture where health and safety is paramount.

Qualifications:

• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or relevant accounting qualification.
• A relevant combination of formal (Finance-related) qualifications and additional specialized studies will be advantageous
• 5 years relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Track record of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP.
• Experience in Accounting environments is preferred.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and analytical abilities.
• Experience in applying and implementing best practice principles.
• Ability to adhere to stringent deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of integrated systems.