Financial Control and Compliance Specialist
- Full-time
Company Description
We have an exciting position for a Financial Control & Compliance Specialist to enable and drive compliance with financial controls and regulations within Kumba.
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Job Description
As a Financial Control & Compliance Specialist you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Exhibit behaviour that aligns with safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards and the Group's values
- Implement and monitor internal controls over financial reporting using a risk-based approach.
- Ensure compliance with established standards and policies.
- Use your expertise in financial controls to proactively assess the impacts of changes in business processes on financial compliance, collaborating with internal and global stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimisation of the internal control environment.
- Assist control owners in managing and maintaining precise and complete information in the RACMs, enabling effective change management.
- Conduct risk assessments, including materiality and scoping evaluations of key accounts.
- Plan and execute risk-based control reviews with management and Anglo American’s global finance compliance team.
- Evaluate and respond to control testing results from central compliance, internal audit, and external auditors, working with relevant stakeholders to develop remediation plans, compensating controls, and mitigating controls as necessary.
- Conduct periodic monitoring of controls, including control evidence assessments, and follow up with control owners.
- Track remediation activities to ensure prompt and effective responses to control review findings.
- Plan and execute periodic attestations over key controls in consultation with management and Anglo American’s global finance compliance function.
This role is in the Finance (FIN) at a Band 6 level reporting to the Manager Financial Reporting.
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing / Finance / Risk
- Professional designation (CPA or CA) is required
- SA Drivers Licence
Experience
- Extensive knowledge of financial control and commercial operations within the mining sector, developed over 6-8 years of experience.
- In-depth understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations from previous roles in a SOX environment or as an audit/advisory professional for SOX registrants.
- Specialized knowledge in the interpretation and application of SOX standards.
- Profound understanding of project management principles and organisational frameworks.
- Knowledge of effective communication strategies, both written and verbal.
- Advanced analytical knowledge applied to financial and operational data.
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.
As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
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 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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