Management Accountant

Company Description

Global Shared Services (GSS) is a critical asset for Anglo American and De Beers enabling the delivery of functional service work for Finance & People Services to all Business Unit and Group Functions.

The vision for Global Shared Services (GSS) is to be an exceptional Shared Services organisation, with inspired people, delivering flawless processes, enabled by great technology.

There are three key strategic pillars that GSS is currently aligned to and delivering towards, namely, customers, colleagues and communities.

Proactive and meaningful stakeholder engagement, which includes employees, communication and effective change management are key success factors in the GSS journey.

Job Description

The role interfaces with key stakeholders inside and outside of GSS to ensure efficient and effective delivery of consolidated financial and management information to inform strategic decision making. The Management Accountant will support the GSS Financial Superintendent to measure, monitor and provide accurate and timeous month-end reporting and cost management review. 

KEY TASKS

TECHNICAL

• Effective production of management accounting information inclusive of:
• Provision of accurate and timely monthly management reports and budgetary control, applying data analytical tools and techniques to create accurate management reports for decision making and effectively presents information in a way that supports Global Finance Support Function and various services lines. 
• Complete monthly accrual requirements for GSS EMEA including accruals, journals, reallocations, recharges and labour costing to ensure accurate expenditure reporting.
• Support all requests/requirements for Capital Expenditure
• Manage global head count costs for GSS EMEA
• Complete the Asset management requirements for GSS EMEA
• Support the Financial Superintendent to prepare the global forecasts and annual budget for GSS EMEA.
• Engage with Management team members to ensure that measures/costs being reported upon adequately reflect the activities of the service line
• Monitor the cost performance of Service Lines and highlight any areas of concern to the Finance Superintendent to take appropriate action

COMMERCIAL

• Provide cost management support for GSS EMEA – inclusive of monthly actual cost performance, forecast submissions and annual budget preparation.  Ensure that all clients are charged in accordance with SLA delivery during the relevant periods.   

PEOPLE

• Create and effectively communicate Monthly / Quarterly / Annual reports
• Collaborate with SMR team to ensure service line cost dashboards are accurate

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor degree qualification with a formal accounting/finance. Professional body affiliation will be advantageous 

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in management accounting
• Good operational experience or knowledge of SAP Finance.
• Understand stakeholder requirements for new cost reporting requests and advise on best practice approaches to report development
• Logical thinker with problem solving capability
• Proficient English written and verbal communication competency
• Strong PC skills, with a confident approach working with MS Office

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proven track record in budget and cost management
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload and to meet time specific deadlines and targets.
• Experience in supporting service line cost recharges 
• Meticulous attention to detail when monitoring and reporting on data
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and solid time management skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment across a global footprint
• Results-oriented with excellent follow through skills
• Understand how to share key data and information to drive cost compliance.
• Collaborative approach to working
• Effective communication and presentation skills to stakeholders at various levels
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Resourcefulness and flexibility
• Self-starter
• Innovation and continuous improvement

Additional Information

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

• Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

• Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential

How we are committed to your safety

• Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

How to apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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