A leading supplier of services to the mining industry, a global partner adding value to mining, waste and infrastructure through smart solutions. Our offering includes mineral processing, tailings dam construction and tailings management.

The Role

PURPOSE:

This role exists to ensure site costing (actual , budget and forecast) is produced timeously and accurately and responsible for the review of the quality control of information entering the finance and related systems. The role creates a vital link between the Finance and Operations management and will further be responsible for the ongoing financial training and development of operational staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting
Assist in preparing and supplying of operational finance information to Divisional stakeholders.
Report on day-to-day cost management of the Division.
Assist with any reporting requirements.
Governance
Identify any audit areas or potential risk
prepare relevant annual audit files for external Auditors, various reconciliations and assist external Auditors with queries.
Assist internal audit during annual internal audit process.
Budget and Forecast
Create, advise and consolidate budget and forecast on site and business unit level for operations.
Assist with the monthly rolling forecast calculations.
Operational Management
Develop financial budget for sites.
Monitor revenue and costs vs budget.
Identify trends e.g. daily productions against program
Assist in managing overtime hours worked
Compile and implement corrective action plans to rectify negative trends
Analyse, drill down and identify variance amongst the budget, forecast and actuals
Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to
Provide quality accounting support and technical advice to key internal stakeholders
Transactional Shared Services
Assist with internal/external audits
Maintain procedure manuals for all related site administration procedures
Present forecast for all sites
Prepare general ledger monthly reconciliations
Conduct regular site visits

QUALIFICATIONS:

National Diploma in Cost Accounting or Financial Accounting

EXPERIENCE:

Three years related experience in a construction, mining or tailings environment
Sage ERP experience would be advantageous
Contract allowances accounting

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Good communication (verbal and written)
Self-starter
Highly self-driven
Detail orientated.
Highly analytical
Problem-solving
Strong prioritizing and organizing
Interpersonal
Professionalism

Ideal Profile

You have at least 3 years related experience within the Construction, mining or tailings environment
You have experience in Contract allowances Accounting
You have a National Diploma in Cost Accounting or Financial Accounting
You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
You possess strong analytical skills and have good written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer?

Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance

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