FA Practitioner Costing at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To administer the Cost and Financial Accounting function to Samancor in accordance with accepted Financial & Accounting policies and procedures.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox).

CUSTOMERS:

• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational  concerns and any inherent peculiarities
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Key Customers: Admin Superintendent (Fin & Cost), Mine and Plants, Head Office, Fin & Admin staff.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Management Reports:

• BU Management report administration
• Monthly reporting on DMR, Overtime, Fixed and Variable Reports, SAP reports and any ad hoc reporting as required.

Budgeting:

• Quarterly forecasting
• Ad hoc forecasting
• Annual Budgeting.

Monthly/Daily:

• Cost allocation & provisions
• Cost control 
• Workflow approvals.

Requisitions as required:

• Process ad hoc Purchase requisition
• Process Service Entry Sheets (SES)
• Provisions and reversals of all relevant liabilities and accruals
• Verify monthly Royalty and Merchant West payments
• Correct and journalise incorrect cost transactions.

Reconciliations:

• Reconcile allocated GL accounts as per Reconciliation procedure requirements.

GROWTH:

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma
• 4 Years relevant costing experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience on SAP FICO and MES System
• MSOFFICE and associated software
• Excellent Excel skills (preferably Advanced)
• Knowledge and experience on COUPA.