Job Description

Company DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a General Accountant. The purpose of this role is to Meticulously manage financial records, conduct internal audits, facilitate risk management, ensure regulation compliance, and provide valuable financial insights to contribute to the organisation's fiscal health and decision-making.We're the best in the industry.You'll make us better.Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible - from mobile phones to medicines.Kumba Iron OreWe produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects - exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.As our General Accountant your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
• Support good housekeeping in the broader department and on-site.
• Participate in safety initiatives (e.g. VFLs) as required.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Performance and Delivery

• Maintain: Keep accurate and up-to-date financial records and ledgers.
• Prepare: Compile and generate financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Reconcile: Ensure the accuracy of financial data by reconciling accounts and transactions.
• Review: Scrutinize financial documents for errors, discrepancies, and regulation compliance.
• Analyse: Evaluate financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Monitor: Track financial transactions, expenditures, and budget adherence.
• Assist:
• Assist the line manager with the completion of the Annual Insurance Questionnaire Report - K1002
• Support internal audits by liaising with assurance providers (ABAS) and ensuring the Annual Assurance Plan is reviewed and communicated to key stakeholders, i.e., SLT.
• Assist users in resolving SAP Release Strategy (DAF) enquiries.

• Coordinate: Coordinate audits by obtaining the Audit Program Memorandum (APM) and distributing it to control owners. Set up Opening and Closing Meetings with relevant control owners (HODs).
• Follow up: Follow up on management comments for inclusion in the audit report.
• Obtain Senior Management approval (sign-off) on the Final Report for submission to assurance providers (ABAS).
• Log: Log all audit observations and track for timely closure of all open actions.
• Risk Management: Set up risk register update sessions with control owners (HODs).
• Compliance:
• Provide administrative support for the review of the Legal Appointment Standard.
• Assist the line manager with the update/review of regulatory reports, i.e., Legal Appointment and Permit registers, and submit them to the line manager timely.

This role is in Commercial (CML) department on a band 6.10 level reporting to the Specialist Financial ReportingQualifications

• Relevant National Diploma Accounting/ Commercial Degree (NQF6)
• Relevant Accounting/ Commercial Degree (NQF7)
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical

• Knowledge

• Knowledge gained from 3-5 years of operational experience in financial record keeping, internal audits, and risk management in an economic environment.
• Advanced knowledge of key value drivers across the mining value chain and the interdependence as related to accounting.
• Understanding management standards and processes.
• Familiarity with Risk Management systems and Risk, Auditing and Compliance principles..

Additional InformationWho we are?Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.How we are committed to your safetyNothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.Inclusion and DiversityAnglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.How to applyTo apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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