SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER - PERFORMANCE REPORTING - DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY

Debswana Diamond Company would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

Senior Finance Manager - Performance Reporting
REF: DCC 0000237
Tenable at Debswana Corporate Centre (Gaborone)

Job Summary
The purpose of this job is to be responsible for all aspects of performance reporting across Debswana covering policy, key planning assumptions, providing guidance on best practice processes and ensuring the integrity of the core finance data-set. The position plays a major role in executive decision support and accurate performance reporting for Debswana, both internally and for dissemination to Group Finance, the De Beers Executive Committee and Debswana Board members as required. The role also plays a central key role in the provision and utilization of performance data, driving best practise and continuous improvement in Debswana.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Accounting Degree plus ACCA/CIMA/CA
10 years accounting experience including at least 5 years’ in a senior finance role in a large and heavy industrial/mining environment
Knowledge of and demonstrable experience in financial analysis, modelling and forecasting
Experience in systems development /deployment projects will be an advantage

Key Effectiveness Areas

Helps define strategic goals and measures and manages performance against those goals. Interprets operational financial resource requirements and integrates with strategic business plans to ensure availability of financial resources to meet business objectives
Helps define strategic goals and measures and manages performance against those goals
Re-designs and configures SAP to embed performance data within the finance system to assist in automation and integration of performance reporting
Identifies and manages the implementation of and adherence to legal and corporate governance principles/requirements
Develops processes, measures and procedures to ensure world class quality business performance reporting service delivery. Advises on business performance best practice principles and parameters supporting the strategic business plan and directs the implementation of financial systems and processes to optimise accountability, effectiveness and efficiency
Reviews Debswana investment appraisals for financial rigour and makes recommendations where appropriate
Drives the integration of financial and non-financial information across the business and consistency across reporting submissions to standardise, integrate and optimise the performance reporting output from the Debswana performance reporting team and the business
Ensure that a framework is in place to facilitate the generation of accurate, timely and relevant information

Competencies