Asst Officer Finance

Sibanye-Stillwater; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company in Rustenburg seeks a finance professional to manage cost budgets, compliance with safety and environmental standards, and financial reporting. Key responsibilities include driving cost-saving initiatives, preparing financial documents, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have relevant financial qualifications and experience in COUPA and SAP, along with a clear credit and security record. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a culture of operational excellence and safety in mining.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in COUPA.
• At least 1 year's experience in SAP.
• At least 3 years' experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company policies and SHE standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and take actions for identified risks.
• Prepare and reconcile financial statements and reports.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Knowledge of BW system

Experience in COUPA

Experience in SAP

Microsoft Excel

Valid driver’s license

Education

Relevant Finance Diploma or Degree

NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate / Grade 12)

NQF 5 or 6 in finance or related field

Job description

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of of BW system.
• Microsoft excel advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Clear credit record.
• Clear security screening record.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• At least 1 years’ experience in COUPA.
• At least 1 years’ experience in SAP.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a related role.
• Studying towards a relevant Finance Diploma or Finance Degree.
• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent).

Advantageous Qualifications

• Level 5: Higher Certificates and Advanced National Certificate, Advanced National Vocational Certificates Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on safe production & operational excellence
• Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence
• Improve our position on global industry cost curve
• SHE Compliance
• Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.
• Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:
• Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.
• Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS):
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System.
• ESG Compliance
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC)
• Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS)
• initiative.
• Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.
• Financial Management Working Cost Budgets:
• Adhere to budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.
• Cost Savings:
• Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
• Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations.
• Cost Control
• Prepares breakdown of costs (operation costs, wage costs and other).
• Calculate unit cost (cost per cost centre).
• Basic budget preparation.
• Monitor budget expenditure (weekly and monthly).
• Capture financial data and information.
• Daily maintenance of cost relating to financial transactions.
• Transfer additional or available funds to next budget.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Reporting & Reconciliation
• Prepare/generate/compile relevant financial statements and reports (reflecting total costs, selling price, profit).
• Analyse relevant reports.
• Distribute reports and statements to stakeholders for review.
• Perform basic reconciliations as required.
• Identify trends in costs and expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
• Quality Assurance
• Assist and participate in internal cost audits.
• Adherence to standard operating procedures, applicable legislation and statutory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements

• NQF 5 (Diploma or Higher Certificate) or NQF 6 (National Diploma or an Advanced Certificate) in finance or related field will be advantageous