Open Positions at AngloGold Ashanti

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Finance field at a minimum
• Chartered Accountant designation

General Knowledge & Experience

• 10-15 years in the accounting field, in a senior management capacity, mining experience preferred
• Proven experience in large scale process improvement and business transformation
• At least 10 years in a large multinational organization and leading global teams

People Skills

• Proven ability to provide clear managerial leadership and direction
• Skilled in championing and leading change within a shared services environment
• Demonstrated capability in driving continuous process improvements for team efficiency and output

Compliance and Governance Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of Company policies, relevant legislation, and industry best practices
• Commitment to ethical conduct, corporate governance principles, and social responsibility
• Up-to-date expertise in relevant fields, with knowledge of current industry trends and advancements

Role Accountabilities

• Lead a large globally dispersed team of accounting professionals including performance and talent management and career development of team members;
• Manage the provision of controllership support to the business units, including the delivery of relevant and reliable management and statutory reporting in a robust, compliant and timely manner
• Custodian of finance processes, reporting and internal controls at the business unit level, responsible for driving standardization and consistency across the Group
• Ensure compliance with financial internal controls, SOX requirements and AGA’s accounting policies; establishing and maintaining a strong governance culture at the business units
• Provide analysis of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial results used for external and internal management reporting;
• Drive productivity across the global Controllership function; including simplification, automation and digitization of key processes
• Partner with the FBP teams to enhance financial services provided to the Business Units;
• Key interface between the Regional Controllership and Group Financial Reporting teams; including supporting Group reporting processes 
• Manage relationship with external auditors at a business unit level;
• Solve complex accounting problems and recommend solutions.

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Education & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mineral/Mining or Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registered with an international project management association in either a project or program related

Technical Knowledge & Skills & Experience

• Ten years’ proven experience in managing large infrastructure type projects specifically in the concept evaluation and project justification roles.
• Registered with an international project management association in either a project or program related category.
• Ten years’ proven experience in managing large infrastructure type projects specifically in the concept evaluation and project justification roles.
• Advantages would include experience in TSF projects studies (>$100m)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Delivery of multiple concurrent Major and Medium project studies (from Conceptual to Feasibility Stage) across the Group.
• Accountable for the quality of study deliverables and ensuring that all applicable Company standards and guidelines are met or exceeded by study teams.
• Ensuring that the appropriate range of options are included in study scopes. Review scope of works and scope management plans.
• Review, monitor and provide guidance to ensure the development of optimised project studies and scenarios that deliver the business requirements.
• Development and delivery of project charters for the study stages of all Major and Medium projects.
• Assist in determining priorities among project activities.
• Assist in the effective co-ordination of the activities of the study teams to meet project milestones.
• Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with the study and project managers
• Involve functional expertise and specialist staff in design reviews and key decisions.
• Maintain continuous alignment of project scopes with business objectives and make recommendations to modify the project to enhance effectiveness in achieving business results or strategic intent.
• Influence decisions based on understanding of the Company strategy and commercial drivers and contribute to the implementation strategy within the project.
• Guide the study team and project through the internal approval process through the technical and business evaluation process to achieve the necessary stage gate approvals.
• Review Management Investment Committee and Board submissions documentation.
• Collaborate and effectively manage project interfaces by leading and continuously collaborating with the appropriate internal stakeholders to align and maximize efforts for project delivery.
• Guide and support study teams in their management of stakeholder relationships