Accountant Planning and Analysis

• REFERENCE:
  HR0270252
• CONTRACT:
  Full-time
• PRIMARY LOCATION:
  Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
• DATE POSTED:
  02 May 2014

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto'sbusiness is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and Southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com.

Located in the KwaZulu Natal province, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is part of the Rio Tinto Group (74% shareholding). RBM is an internationally recognized sand mining and mineral processing operations leader and is one of the world's foremost producers of titanium minerals, high purity pig iron and zircon.

 

Employing some 2 000 permanent staff and a number of well-established contracting companies, RBM is proud of the accreditation for ISO 9001 for quality, OHSAS 18001 certification for occupational health and safety management, and ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management.  The company has implemented a sound corporate social development programme and an internationally recognised environmental rehabilitation programme to restore the mined dunes to their natural state after mining.

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reporting to the Superintendent: Finance, as the Accountant: Planning and Analysis you will ensure the preparation and execution of estimates, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets including the preparation of Hyperion reporting (actuals, forecast and budget) and other supplementary analysis.

 

JOB OBJECTIVES:

• Co-ordination and completion of all forecasted and budgeted financial and cost information;
• Analysis of all forecasted and budgeted financial and cost information;
• Responsible for effective working capital management and monitoring working capital against set  targets;
• Analysis for month end reporting where required;
• Ensure timeous submission of adhoc requests to relevant stakeholders;
• Ensure all financial reporting system descriptions and procedures for the forecast and budgeting process are documented to ensure continuity of operations and toward maintaining a clear, in-depth understanding of the forecast and budget reporting model
• Maintain and improve safety, health and environmental standards and practices; and
• Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the Superintendent Finance.

 

OUTPUTS:

• Accurate and timely submission of forecasts and budgets;
• Compliance with all statutory and regulatory standards or Acts;
• Strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external);
• Well informed internal and external stakeholders;
• Effective, timely and accurate reporting; and
• Safe working practices.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in a Financial discipline;
• Honours / CA (SA) would be highly advantageous;
• 3 years’ experience in a financial accounting discipline and
• Licence: EB.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Sound knowledge of financial management fundamentals developed through a combination of practical experience and formal training, and can demonstrate application of this knowledge in the workplace;
• Computer literate - Advanced Excel skills;
• Deadline driven and flexible with strong drive and motivation;
• High level of accuracy;
• Strong analytical and technical skills;
• Patient, tactful ,diplomatic and calm under pressure;
• Good team player in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to work effectively across departmental and professional boundaries in a culturally diverse environment;
• Strong initiative;
• High level of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Exceptional problem solving skills.

Closing date: 09 May 2014

 

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