Financial Reporting Specialist bei Anglo American / De Beers Group

With headquarters in London, UK, and operations located throughout the world, Anglo American is truly global. We employ more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide and run mining operations across LATAM, Europe, Southern Africa and North America.

We are seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist who will play a pivotal role in ensuring high quality financial data for reporting purposes. 

This role will be based in our London Head Office, where we operate a hybrid working policy with a requirement for 3 days a week in the office.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.

Key role requirements:

• Contributing to the Group financial statements including preparation and review of note disclosures for the Annual Report and interim and year-end results announcements
• Helping to ensure that Group Financial Reporting processes operate effectively and that defined timescales are adhered to
• Providing expert financial reporting and HFM consolidation support in response to ad hoc queries throughout the year
• Act as a key Group Reporting contact and reviewer of submissions to group reporting tool by the various businesses and advising on technical accounting matters.
• Act as a key Group Reporting resource on Finance projects as required, applying knowledge of IFRS, the Group consolidation system, as well as interpersonal and project management skills to ensure project deliverables are of a high standard and that projects progress within the agreed timescales
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders and project teams on accounting complexities for strategic transactions involving researching and concluding on accounting judgements and directing and coordinating with external providers.
• High quality review of financial information submitted by business units for monthly actuals reporting, budgets and forecasts.
• Working with the Finance Systems Team to draft, test and implement changes to the Group consolidation system (HFM) as a result of both changes in accounting standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Preparing and delivering training on accounting developments and issues for the benefit of both BUs and Group functions.

Required:

• Degree educated in a relevant discipline; or
• Qualified accountant - ACA, or equivalent.

Other:

• Understanding of complex commercial and technical accounting issues and good knowledge of IFRS
• Knowledge of mining or capital intensive industries is an advantage
• Ability to apply relevant accounting principles, IFRS, policies and processes
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of project management tools and their application
• Understand the fundamental principles of effective financial systems
• Working knowledge of financial consolidation systems - HFM-Hyperion an advantage
• Strong proven analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort with dynamic situations and ability to apply accounting concepts to practical situations
• Demonstrate strong influencing skills across all employee levels, including peers and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent computer literacy

Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

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.

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 that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to promoting an 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.

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