Financial Reporting Manager

Company Description

De Beers Technology

De Beers Technology has operations in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa and is part of the De Beers Group. We deliver technical services and technology systems to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the De Beers Diamond value chain from exploration to diamond recovery. Activities include marine geophysical survey, sampling, mining, projects, engineering, technology development and maintenance. We provide specialized diamond processing and recovery technology for the De Beers Group Exploration and Mining Operations. We are the industry leader in marine mining practices resulting in the most successful and advanced marine mining equipment and operations globally.  

Job Description

This role is reports to the Senior Commercial Manager

The Financial Reporting Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the and overseeing the financial accounting and reporting section.

Primary purpose of the role:

• The annual financial statements are accurate and in compliance with IFRS and relevant laws and regulations and advising the business on accounting matters.
• To ensure not only technical compliance with all appropriate accounting standards and reporting regulations but also ensuring strict management of the tax compliance activities in the countries in which the company operates, inclusive of any budgeting, forecasting and other financial planning activities.
• To enhance the existing financial, accounting and control systems, policies, and procedures with an insight of using technology systems to maximize efficiencies.
• Optimises the effectiveness of the section by analysing trends and implementing action to ensure optimal process and performance standards.
• Build and maintain network across a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Formulates clear deliverables for the financial reporting section.

The incumbent is accountable for ensuring:

• Management of Finance reporting team
  • Manage a team of direct reports and ensure that the team is resourced and capable of supporting businesses with technical accounting questions as they arise
• Financial reporting and statutory returns
  • Review the submission of the monthly, interim, and annual HFM/AFC reporting and ensuring adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards, company standards and legislative/regulatory requirements.

• Accurate and complete presentation of the Company’s cash position and dividend value for declaration to shareholders.
  • Manage the preparation of cash flows, forecasting and reporting.
• Accurate and complete presentation of financial reporting. compliance and regulations
  • Formulates the accounting policies of the company in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and aligns to Group policies and presents to the financial manager for approval.

• Taxation Management: accurate and complete presentation of statutory reporting
  • Prepares the budget, forecast and annual income tax pack and tax liability of the company.
• Payroll Accounting: Effective management of the payroll accounting requirements
• External and Internal Audits: Manage the external and internal audits of the company
• Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment: Manage the total quarterly vendor spend based on the preliminary split of vendor spend and report to procurement pillar lead.
• Respect and ethical standards: Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

• CA (SA) with 3 years of post-article experience and solid exposure to accounting and corporate taxation 

• Appropriate Honours Finance or Commercial qualification would be considered 

Essential:

• Experience in consolidations, interim and year-end reporting
• Experience with analysis and benchmarking of financial/business data
• Demonstrated experience working within a team to deliver against set targets
• Track record in driving continuous improvement

Knowledge & Experience

• 3 years’ experience in management capacity
• Advanced Accounting Package/Software and Systems knowledge and skills - HFM, HSF/OneStream and SAP.
• Proven track record of practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
• Advanced Financial Reporting and Consolidation knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge and application of IFRS.
• Financial analysis aptitude and ability to provide quality recommendations and solutions 

International travel may be required.

Additional Information

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us.  We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

Closing Date: 05 September 2025