De Beers Group Financial Controller

De Beers Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond company in South Africa is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee corporate financial accounting and reporting. The role involves managing finance teams, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and leading financial performance reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and significant experience in a similar role, preferably within the mining industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar role within a complex operational environment.
• 4-6 years managing finance teams, including accountants.
• Prior experience in the mining industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage external audit relationships and oversee compliance processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Risk management

Tax management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

AFC

OneStream

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the Role: The Financial Controller oversees the Corporate financial accounting reporting, performance and business planning reporting. Leads the development and maintenance of standardised and optimised accounting processes and systems for cyclical and tax submissions. The role is central to technical accounting, governance, risk management, treasury and audits in supporting the delivery of the Origins Strategy and sustainable value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Lead preparation and submission of monthly, interim, and annual financial statements and AFC reporting packs.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage external audit relationships and oversee ICFR and compliance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems (SAP, AFC) and reporting processes.
• Coordinate tax submissions and dividend declarations in collaboration with Group Tax.

Performance Reporting & Business Planning

• Lead month-end, forecast, and business plan processes.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Prepare Investment Committee and Board documents.
• Oversee performance reporting and interface with Anglo Group Finance functions.

Treasury & Risk Management

• Support funding arrangements and ensure integration into forecasts and plans.
• Drive working capital and capital efficiency improvements.
• Lead risk management processes and follow up on ABAS findings.
• Manage insurance portfolio and claims administration.

People & Teams

• Build a high-performing, inclusive team culture aligned with company values.
• Lead and develop a team of financial professionals.
• Engage in dispute resolution and incident investigations as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Postgraduate qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) - highly advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role within a complex operational environment.
• 4-6 years of experience managing finance teams, including accountants and senior accountants.
• Prior experience in the mining industry - advantageous.
• Advanced expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and capital management.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, tax management, and financial systems such as SAP, AFC, and OneStream.
• Proven ability to lead effectively in dynamic, ambiguous, and evolving business contexts.

Eligibility Criteria

This role is open only to individuals who currently have right to work in the country stated.

Closing date

14 November 2025

Values

Put Safety First

We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate

We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Pull Together

Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust

We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish.

Show we Care

The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

Shape the Future

We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Who we are:

Established in 1888,DeBeers Groupisthe world's leading diamond companywith unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds.Together with our joint venture partners,weoperate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

Wewantour diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

We buildpartnershipsandconnectwithourpeople and their communities to makeapositivecontribution to thewiderworld.We're constantly developingnewwaysto make animpactandbuild abeneficiallegacy. We call it ‘Building Forever' -it's fundamental toour pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.