Specialist Technical Accountant

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in Accounting, preferably gained in IFRS Technical from a corporate environment within a mining/resources company or one of the big audit or accounting firms.
• Awareness of how accounting processes interface with and impact other teams within the Finance department.
• Experienced in preparing consolidated financial statements for a JSE listed entity, accurately and efficiently.
• In-depth understanding of complex commercial and technical accounting issues and a firm grasp of IFRS standards.
• Familiarity with financial systems, such as SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), and a solid understanding of financial controls.
• Operational knowledge within the mining industry is considered an asset.
• Experience in collaboration with other functional disciplines to deliver technical accounting and other related solutions (advantageous).

Benefits

Additional Information

As Specialist Technical Accountant you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Consistently apply Safety and Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities. Monitor, research and share developments in financial accounting and reporting, especially regarding the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards) and drive implementation of new standards for the group. Provide guidance to the group's businesses on the correct IFRS accounting treatment for transactions or agreements. Preparation of technical accounting assessment on complex transactions Ensure compliance with the latest approved accounting and reporting regime (Kumba and Group), regulations and legislation. Evaluate and assess the implications for internal accounting and reporting processes and prepare recommendations for developed/obtained solutions and proposed system, policies, and procedure changes. Propose projects to automate and standardise transactional accounting throughout Kumba. Drive them once approved. Prepare consolidated financial statements and related reports for the group entities. Preparation of significant accounting matters memorandum to the Kumba Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Boards and Anglo American. Use data analytics to derive insights from financial data to inform decision-making and identify trends. Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure alignment with accounting standards and financial reporting. This role is in the Finance (FIN) at a Band 6 level (D4/D5 Grade) reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager. Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 7 Degree in Finance/Commercial/Business Accounting/Economics NQF 8 Postgraduate Degree in Finance/Commercial/Business Accounting/Economics is preferred CA (SA) registered professional Valid SA Drivers licence

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