Job Description

• Facilitate processes which underpin the role of the Finance business partner to AECI Mining international businesses and deliver AECI Mining’s financial objectives
• Manage the operational finance function ensuring that sound financial advice is given to business and Senior Leadership Team.
• Contribute to the modernisation of financial processes, controls and reporting to meet the needs of an increasingly agile workforce .
• Initiate and drive the development of the Business Unit finance strategy and annual business planning cycle to support its execution across the business and translate it into tangible Finance strategies, initiatives, programmes, and solutions.
• Lead and direct all aspects of financial reporting and risk management including an oversight of the foreign operations’ financial management, management accounting, tax management, asset management, and audits, to minimise financial risks and support organisational sustainability.
• Build organisational capability to support the development of financial competence that supports the business structure and shareholder value to deliver financial strategic objectives.
• Act as strategic advisor to Business Unit to provide expert financial advice and useful financial insights to help make the best decisions about executing our business strategy.
• Oversee relationships with auditors and liaise with the business to lead the conclusion of annual audits of AFS.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with constitutional documents, related codes of conduct, ethical practices, and relevant industry legislation governing the Business Unit.
• Establish strong internal controls and automate processes and controls to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Implement strong risk management controls and processes to protect AECI and the Business Unit reputation; minimise losses; drive the organisation’s innovation and growth; and provide a structured framework for decision-making.
• Lead the management of financial and operational risks through the identification, development and implementation of risk mitigation plans for the Business Unit.
• Lead through influence to ensure timeous compilation of accurate and reliable business unit financial statements (and external audits) in accordance with legislation and accepted accounting procedures.
• Present annual and interim financial reports to Exco and lead the annual external audit process.
• Oversee the maintenance of appropriate financial records, financial and statutory reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. Build an efficient treasury capability by optimising liquidity, working capital, and cash management by assisting in raising capital in according with Policy.
• Establish and maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures and ensure cash resources are available for daily operations.
• Liaise with Financial Directors/ financial managers within the Business Unit and across AECI Group to ensure income tax compliance and transfer pricing agreements are fit for purpose.
• Monitor tax planning and structuring to manage tax exposures, and ensure the organisation’s tax structure complies with tax laws, rules, and regulations in all jurisdictions AECI operates in.
• Analyse current and future business operations and plans to determine financial effectiveness to purposefully manage investor, shareholders and outside lending/equity relationships
• Deliver world-class and fit-for-purpose finance analytics and reporting by providing insights into data to relevant stakeholders to guide decision-making and improve the financial control and processes environment.
• Manage the budgeting process for the Business Unit for both annual and 3-year budgets by developing appropriate guidelines, implement financial remedial plans and monitor execution of proper reporting on budget and cash flow matters.
• Prepare the consolidated budgets for the Business Unit, review divisional budgets at appropriate intervals and report to the Manco on major financial concerns.
• Oversee and plan the Business Unit Manco team budgets to make provision for all identified Finance interventions and/or innovative tools as needed, without exceeding the available budgeted funds.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum: Post-graduate / Honours Degree in Accounting and or Finance
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) or equivalent
• Master’s degree in business administration and or commerce (advantageous)
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years’ post articles experience in financial management leading a finance function in preparing and providing monthly management reports.
•  Experience with audits and preparation of AFS / consolidated AFS.
• Financial reporting standards: IFRS.
• Finance legislation, Treasury regulations and other regulatory frameworks
• Broad spectrum of Finance disciplines; financial systems, policy, and procedures
• Financial accounting, budgeting, taxation, and audit.