Director, Project Gigantic

Job Purpose

The Project Lead – IFRS to US GAAP Transition will oversee and manage the end-to-end process of converting the company’s financial reporting framework from International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). The role will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, timely delivery of accurate financial statements, and alignment of accounting policies and processes with US GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the IFRS to US GAAP conversion project.
• Review gap quantifications between IFRS and US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Manage the project plan including timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and risk management.
• Engage and coordinate with internal finance teams, external auditors, and consultants to ensure smooth transition.
• Review and update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to align with US GAAP.
• Identify and manage technical accounting challenges.
• Oversee the preparation of US GAAP-compliant financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Manage and deliver training programs to finance and accounting staff on US GAAP principles and reporting requirements.
• Monitor project progress, prepare status reports for senior management, and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure all statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements under US GAAP are met.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of both IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Previous experience leading accounting transformation projects or reporting standard conversions is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, and audit processes.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

BENEFITS:

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays.  Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits.  AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees.  Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans.  All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion. 

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