Sr Specialist Financial Systems at AngloGold Ashanti

ABOUT THE ROLE 

• We are looking to appoint a strong Snr Specialist Financial Systems who will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, governance, and optimisation of the Group financial systems.
• This role combines leadership of SAP FICO master data and HFM consolidation systems to deliver accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting. It balances business-as-usual administration with strategic transformation initiatives, driving standardisation, automation, and integration across SAP, HFM, EPMWare, Workiva, and related platforms.

WORK ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Key Responsibilities

• Systems & Master Data Governance: Manage and maintain SAP financial structures (Chart of Accounts, cost centres, GLs) and metadata across SAP, HFM, TM1, EPMWare, and Workiva.
  Administer HFM environments, ensuring data integrity, access control, and compliance with SOX and governance standards.
• Financial Close & Consolidation: Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, consolidations, and reconciliations in HFM, delivering accurate and timely financial results and executive reports.
• Transformation & Projects: Drive key finance transformation initiatives including US GAAP ledger enablement, CoA harmonisation, system integrations, and upgrades.
• Governance & Compliance: Enforce master data standards, support audit readiness, and monitor data quality through KPIs and risk controls.
• Process Improvement: Champion automation, efficiency, and integration across finance systems, partnering with Finance and Digital Technology teams.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor data stewards, serve as the point of accountability for master data and consolidation systems, and collaborate with Controllership, FP&A, and auditors.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience  

• +8 years’ experience managing enterprise finance systems in multi-region environments.
• Proven expertise in SAP FI/CO, HFM administration, and FDMEE integration.
• Strong background in financial consolidation, close cycles, and reporting compliance.
• Experience with SOX, audit, and master data governance.
• Exposure to tools like EPMWare, Workiva, TM1, or BI/reporting platforms are advantageous
• Active involvement in large-scale SAP or HFM projects such as SAP and/or HFM migrations, CoA harmonisation, or automation.

Education & Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.
• Professional qualification (CA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• SAP and HFM or other financial system certifications are advantageous.