Company Description

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant.

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient, and agile - it's a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and impact of climate change we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to meet these challenges and our own ambitions. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way consumers, our employees and stakeholders experience our business - creating enduring value for all stakeholders.

We have high standards. You'll ensure we meet them.

You have the experience and attention to detail to work with diverse teams protecting our people and our site: South Africa's most valuable diamond mine and currently one of its biggest infrastructure projects. You'll need to remain calm under pressure and communicate well at all levels.

We can offer you a role in a global business with a fascinating product and an innovative mindset. Come and join us.

Job Description

As the Cost & Financial Account, your role would be to execute the necessary financial activities in the department and ensure the application of sound accounting practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

Co-ordinating Strategic Business Planning budgeting process.
Integrating labour analysis systems with that of the HR department.
Supporting processes focusing on cost control influencing expenditure flow.
Ensuring quantifiable and meaningful monthly off-mine reporting.
Managing and reviewing of Debtors & Creditors, as well as Asset Systems.
Ensuring costing and analysis of waste and diamond movement stock reconciliations on monthly for Forecast & Budget as well as the compilation of the financial month end report.
Reviewing mine budgets to ensure that budget applications accurately reflect productivity and efficiency improvements.
Ensuring compliance to IFRS guidelines and Group financial Policies and Procedures.
Reviewing and ensure all TAX and VAT compliance.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

Grade 12/Std 10/N3 or relevant NQF Level 4 qualification
An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline - Finance/ Accounting
Preferred:
1. Bachelor degree level, appropriate to the job and/or B Tech Financial Accounting
Alternatively:
1. A relevant combination of formal (Finance-related) qualifications and additional specialised studies
2. Articles and/or qualification will be advantageous (SAICA or CIMA)

Role-specific knowledge:

3 years experience in Accounting / finance-related role from a mining environment
3 years extensive working knowledge of SAP
Experience in applying and implementing best practice principles
Knowledge and understanding of integrated systems
Track record of relevant experience.
Experience in Accounting environments is preferred

Additional Information

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications and medical fitness.

Closing Date: 08 October 2024

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