Asst Officer Finance

Sibanye-Stillwater; Theunissen; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater is seeking a finance professional to monitor and prepare cost breakdowns, manage budgets, and ensure cost controls across operations in the region. The role requires COUPA and SAP experience, with ongoing studies in Finance and a relevant NQF qualification.

Strong accounting fundamentals and attention to compliance are essential. Ideal candidates will have several years in a related financial role, possess a valid driver’s license (if applicable), and be prepared to engage in

Qualifications

• Experience with COUPA is required.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Studying towards a Finance Diploma or Degree is advantageous.
• NQF 4 or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage costs and cost drivers.
• Prepare breakdowns of costs and financial data.
• Assist in budgeting and cost control processes.
• Ensure adherence to SHE and company policies.

Tools

COUPA

SAP

Job description

Requirements

• 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 rol
• Studying towards a relevant Finance Diploma or Finance Degree
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related role
• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent)
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Clear credit record.
• Clear security screening record.

Advantageous Qualifications

• NQF 5 (Higher Certificate) in Bookkeeping/Accounting will be advantageous.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Job Purpose

• To monitor and prepare breakdowns related to costs expenditures and for capturing and maintaining financial data and information.