Finance and Admin Superintendent (Management accounting) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To act as custodian of the group’s management reporting function, analyse costs and interpret financial results of the business units

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based 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.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Liaise and coordinate with Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction (Group Financial Manager, CEO, Admin Managers and shareholders)

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Audits:

• Support and consolidate divisional interim and year-end Statutory accounts
• Evaluate and make recommendations for Site Audit Packs
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate statutory external audits

Management Accounting Reporting:

• Analyse and review financial information and operational data, in compliance with accounting standards and taxation requirements
• Maintenance of the operational Business Rules and application of rules to actual results
• Ensuring alignment of management reporting per nature of operations (Smelters/Mines)
• Support the preparation of consolidated Samancor Chrome monthly Management Reports and Quarterly Board reports
• Support and consolidate the Chrome Sites monthly Management Accounts relating to operational parameters
• Prepare financial information for the monthly Consolidated Management Accounts for Samancor Group
• Compile and interpret the Financial Variance analysis
• Compile Risk Management Reports

Taxation:

• Review and consolidate monthly and annual BU tax calculations
• Review tax returns
• Resolve tax queries

Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Compile monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts in various systems for shareholders
• Compile consolidated annual budgets in various systems for shareholders
• Prepare monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts
• Interpret and report on the Financial Budget

Reporting:

• Prepare financial reports for different forms of entity
• Prepare and analyse financial reports for different types of business entities
• Present information in report format
• Generate information and reports for internal and external use 

GROWTH

• Improve management and shareholder reporting processes and systems
• Advice and recommend improvements to Operational performances

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the section costs
• Ensure consistency of reporting
• Provide insights into costing and operating results

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (SAP, COUPA, IMS, LMS)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a selected business environment
• Generally accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• B Com Honours (Accounting)
• CA(SA)
• 6 years’ experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience

Additional qualifications: 

• Experience in preparation of AFS in line with IFRS preferred

Closing date: 09 April 2024