Commercial Analyst South Africa - Kumba Iron Ore Finance South Africa, Postmasburg Entry Level [...]

De Beers Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking a Commercial Analyst to provide key financial analysis and operational support within the Commercial team. Responsibilities include budgeting assistance, financial performance monitoring, and reporting while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience in cost accounting and financial analysis, along with relevant educational qualifications. This position is based in Gauteng, South Africa, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience in a mining environment is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of governance & compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support in budgeting and financial forecasts.
• Assist with financial audits and reporting.
• Supply insights for financial performance improvement.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Governance & compliance

Financial control techniques

MS Office proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Higher National Qualification in Business Accounting / Finance / Economics on NQF5

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Analyst. The purpose of this role is to provide analytical or operational support to Commercial team members.

Guided by our purpose and values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

We produce high‑grade iron ore, a key component in steel used worldwide. Our activities include exploration, mining, processing and blending, shipping, marketing and selling.

In South Africa we operate in the Northern Cape, have a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Commercial Analyst your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

Support a safe and healthy work environment where workers, external service providers, and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.

Adhere to Housekeeping principles to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

Support compliance with MHSA in the workspace and actively participate in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant risk assessments, and close‑out of safety actions.

Performance and Delivery

Planning and Budgeting

Assist the Specialist Operational Finance with breaking financial targets down to site work areas.

Provide operational support to the budgeting process on site, collating budget inputs and supplying analyses on behalf of CM and Specialist Operational Finance.

Support business case modelling for on‑site SIB capital, facilitating decision‑making.

Collate financial forecasts for the discipline.

Supply "over cost" expenditure information as Finance requires in a timely and justified manner through the analysis of monthly cost reports to eliminate deviation from the budget.

Provide financial calculations to facilitate cost / capital consideration in service strategies.

Supply reports to facilitate transparent communication of financial and business risks.

Provide operational support for site financial audits.

Reporting and Control

Collate discipline financial inputs across disciplines on behalf of the Specialist Operational Finance.

Draft effective financial reports and analyses.

Monitor site financial performance, highlighting deviations to Specialist Operational Finance.

Ensure financial evaluation of business initiatives (cost and revenue ideas) to avoid deviations.

Responsible for financial analysis and evaluation of business drivers to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Support implementation of commercial improvement initiatives (e.g., dashboard roll‑out).

Feedback on improvement needs and ideas (e.g., in financial systems) to CM.

Site Performance Improvement

Supply data analyses & insights for Specialist Operational Finance discussions with disciplines.

Prepare business cases and sensitivity analyses for improvement opportunities.

Support quantification of the financial impact of improvement measures, as well as on‑site integration.

Supply required information / input data to GSS / Financial CoE.

Validate received output from GSS (e.g., standard reports) before further processing.

On‑Site Integration

Supply required information / input data to GSS / Financial CoE.

Validate received output from GSS (e.g., standard reports) before further processing.

This role is in the Commercial (CML) NC department on a band 7.9 (C5) level reporting to the Specialist Operational Finance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Higher National Qualification in Business Accounting / Finance / or Economics on NQF5
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years’ experience in cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience in a mining environment is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of governance & compliance practices.
• Strong grasp of financial control techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting standards and principles.
• Proficiency in computer literacy: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SAP.

Additional Information

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business.

Our portfolio of world‑class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large.

Anglo American is re‑imagining mining to improve people's lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work.

To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.

Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form.

You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.