Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

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Company Description
De Beers is the world's leading rough diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. From its mining operations across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Canada, De Beers produces and markets approximately 30% of the world's supply of rough diamonds by value. Together with its joint venture partners in Botswana and Namibia, De Beers operates in more than 20 countries across six continents.
De Beers' gem mining operations span every category of diamond mining - open pit, underground, alluvial, coastal and under sea.
The group is passionate about people and is committed to creating a diverse workplace in which individuals can develop rewarding careers at all levels. This is done by providing innovative, stimulating work environments that allow our people space to lead, grow and develop.
Our vision is to transform diamond dreams into lasting realities and as a result we aim to attract and retain vibrant, innovative people who possess the unique skills and talents that will lead the De Beers Group into the future.
Group Finance
The Group Finance team is based in London and Johannesburg, supporting the Group in Europe, North America and Southern Africa. The department plays a vital role in producing accurate, reliable and meaningful information within a group wide business performance framework. The team supports the CFO and executive team in understanding the value drivers of the business and in decision making.
Job Description
The Group Finance team is based in London and Johannesburg, supporting the Group in Europe, North America and Southern Africa. The department plays a vital role in producing accurate, reliable and meaningful information within a group wide business performance framework. The team supports the CFO and executive team in understanding the value drivers of the business and in decision making.
The team is responsible for producing the consolidated group monthly accounts for actual, budget and forecast scenarios which are used both for De Beers Management reporting, and for submission to Anglo American. The team is also responsible for the production of consolidated statutory results for incorporation into the interim and year end press releases and statutory financial statements. The team also manages the audit committee and external audit process, as well as playing an advisory and training role for the finance community across the group.
To support the production of the statutory and management accounts, the department uses the Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management suite of products (Oracle). These include Hyperion Financial Management ("HFM") for consolidation, reporting and analysis and Financial Data Quality Management for data collection from the group. The Smartview and Merlin MS Excel add-ins are used extensively to retrieve data from the system.
The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant plays a pivotal role in ensuring the on-time reporting of high quality financial data. The individual will take a senior role within the financial reporting team, taking responsibility for key technical sections and key businesses whilst also providing oversight and support to business units. The individual will also provide training and mentoring to the Financial Reporting Accountants and business units where appropriate. The individual will be accountable for the accurate reporting of consolidated financial data for allocated business units, and for preparing and analysing consolidated information for monthly and quarterly reporting. They will ensure that data is presented accurately and that any accounting issues are identified, understood and resolved on a timely basis through detailed planning and process management. The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant will provide insightful analysis and commentary for senior management. It is therefore vital to form strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and finance teams across the business. In addition the individual will take responsibility for the implementation for the implementation of Financial Reporting lead projects and control initiatives.
A full Job spec will be provided to you during the interview process.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level with relevant accounting qualification (e.g. qualified chartered accountant)
Extensive experience of working on complex group consolidations with international components
Experience with interim and year end reporting (co-ordinating deliverables from business units, review/preparation of financial statements/stat notes)
Experience with complex accounting and financial reporting issues (IFRS) and preparation of technical accounting papers
Exposure to complex systems
Demonstrated experience working within a team to deliver against stretch targets
Experience of using Hyperion Financial Management and Financial Data Quality Management would be advantageous.
Operational experience in the mining industry or similar would be advantageous
Additional information
Additional information
A great working environment
Fantastic pension scheme
We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
Private Healthcare
Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group
We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
Competitive salary
Free on-site gym & classes
Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant
Your Choice membership discounts
Employee share schemes
Staff discount
Flexible benefits package
Who we are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 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. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.
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.
Inclusion & 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. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications
This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
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