Finance and Admin Superintendent

PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a full cost and financial accounting function in accordance with accepted financial and accounting policies and procedures, including broader finance administration support to business units. BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc. Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.) Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status PEOPLE Manage the Section: Ensure an enabling climate/culture Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover Labour complement in line with budget Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section Manage performance against set targets and competencies Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly) Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Conduct recruitment interviews CUSTOMERS Liaise and coordinate with Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance Ensure Customer Satisfaction (Group Financial Manager, CEO, Admin Managers and shareholders) Support BEE initiatives and strengthen stakeholder coordination with Sites, Group Finance, shareholders and business-unit management to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment on operational performance. BUSINESS PROCESSES Audits: Support and consolidate divisional interim and year-end Statutory accounts Evaluate and make recommendations for Site Audit Packs Liaise with external auditors and coordinate statutory external audits Manage audit findings, minimise repeat audit findings and implement corrective actions in line with governance and control requirement Management Accounting Reporting: Analyse and review financial information and operational data, in compliance with accounting standards and taxation requirements Maintenance of the operational Business Rules and application of rules to actual results Ensuring alignment of management reporting per nature of operations (Smelters/Mines) Support the preparation of consolidated Samancor Chrome monthly Management Reports and Quarterly Board reports Support and consolidate the Chrome Sites monthly Management Accounts relating to operational parameters Prepare financial information for the monthly Consolidated Management Accounts for Samancor Group Compile and interpret the Financial Variance analysis Compile Risk Management Reports Identify and manage enterprise-wide risks and maintain appropriate financial, operational and compliance controls. Taxation: Review and consolidate monthly and annual BU tax calculations Review tax returns Resolve tax queries Forecasting and Budgeting: Compile monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts in various systems for shareholders Compile consolidated annual budgets in various systems for shareholders Prepare monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts Interpret and report on the Financial Budget Reporting: Prepare financial reports for different forms of entity Prepare and analyse financial reports for different types of business entities Present information in report format Generate information and reports for internal and external use Administer and provide support for SAP CO & FI modules, including finance-system support for reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cost-accounting processes. GROWTH Identify continuous-improvement opportunities in finance systems, reporting processes, operational performance analysis and control environments through operational excellence. SHAREHOLDER VALUE Manage the section costs Ensure consistency of reporting Provide insights into costing and operating results BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Safety Leadership Innovation Leadership Planning, Organising & Control Results Orientation Problem Solving & Decision Making Aligning Performance for Success Communication Change Leadership Building Strong Teams Business Acumen WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: Skills: Microsoft Programs Samancor Chrome Systems (SAP, COUPA, IMS, LMS) Knowledge: Strong knowledge of IFRS, taxation, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, decentralised control, financial reporting, corporate governance and SAP user requirements.