JOB TITLE
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Cost Accountant
GRADE
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Band 6
OPERATION
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De Beers Marine
ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES:
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American plc group. Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond
company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture
partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline, and is the world’s largest diamond
producer, by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s
operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to Living up to Diamonds by making a lasting contribution
to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth. For
further information about De Beers visit www.debeersgroup.com.
ABOUT DE BEERS MARINE:
De Beers Marine (DBM) is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the De Beers group. Activities managed include
Marine exploration, geophysical surveys, sampling, mining, ship conversion, upgrades and maintenance, large project
management, engineering design and mining system equipment builds. DBM executes world leading R&D in marine
mining practices resulting in the most successful and advanced marine mining equipment and operations globally.
DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:
The incumbent will be responsible for providing accurate cost and financial information and provide appropriate advice
that will assist in managing the business.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
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Preparing monthly management cost reports, ensuring that support information is available to budget holders and
project managers.
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Providing advice on Cost and Management Accounting matters and performing ad hoc financial and cost analysis
for the business.
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Identifying, investigating and forecasting variance trends, and recommend corrective action plans
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Analysing monthly financials to ensure accuracy of information, and to highlight major variances and concerns.
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Compute the monthly revenue and project management fee and prepare the invoicing for the client.
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Preparation and consolidation of the annual company budget.
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Compiles reports required for the preparation of HFM, HSF, tax pack, business planning and cash flow reporting.
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Continuously examining the appropriateness of existing systems and processes against the possibility of improved
efficiency and implementing changes as required
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Analyzing trends and implementing action to ensure optimal processes and performance standards
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Prepare weekly, monthly and forecast cash flows and ensure appropriate management thereof.
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Effective engagement with the respective departments to ensure requirements are dealt with efficiently and
effectively
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Engagement with key stakeholders and clients.
SKILLS/PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
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Strong analytical ability
Good communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas
Ability to work in a team and contribute to team success by actively participating as a member of the team to achieve
team goals
Customer focus, ensuring that the customer’s needs are a primary focus of your actions and developing sustainable
customer relationships
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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CIMA qualification or B.Com with Honours is a requirement. 2 years’ experience in accounting and 2 years cost
accounting experience
Financial analysis aptitude and ability to provide quality recommendations and solutions
Systems knowledge – Excel Advanced and SAP R/3 system would be advantageous
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Permanent position within the Commercial Services Unit of De Beers MarinePlease inform your immediate line
manager of your intention to apply. Kindly note that this is an internal advertisement, open to Anglo and De Beers
Group of Companies candidates.
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Consideration will be given to the Company’s Employment Equity Policy.
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External search:
Secondment terms:
Yes
No
TO APPLY:
Submit applications on or before the closing date to:
Closing Date: 28 March 2016