PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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).
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status us

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, CSAP reports and any ad hoc reporting as required

Budgeting:

• Quarterly forecasting
• Ad hoc forecasting
• Annual Budgeting

Monthly/Daily:

• Cost allocation and provisions
• Cost Control
• Workflow approvals
• Cost meetings

Reconciliations Required:

• Process ad hoc Purchase requisitions
• 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.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding.

Workplace Competencies:

Skills & Knowledge:

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