Specialist, FBP

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. 

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.  

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti 

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Support the management with financial and non-financial performance management by providing data and reports and ensuring their integrity to support decision making and improve cost management at the mine.
• Work across planning, budgeting and forecasting, and cost performance, reporting and improvement to support the financial planning and performance management of the mine, including compiling management information for the region.
• Partner closely with operations teams to proactively flag cost abnormalities and deviations for corrective action and contribute to cost initiatives.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare rolling forecasts.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepare key macro and micro assumptions for input into the planning and budgeting process.
• Prepare site and regional annual business plans and strategic options.
• Collaborate with and assist Operations to assess the financial feasibility of new projects, expansion initiatives and scenario planning.
• Provide key management information, detailed performance statements and value driver breakdowns.
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis with commentary.
• Support business analysis and related processes for making recommendations for performance improvements.
• Work closely with operations teams to understand and assist the business to address operational challenges, identify areas of performance shortfall, assist with investigations of variances and formulate remedial measures.
• Provide financial analysis and develop and maintain financial models.
• Run and coordinate cost improvement initiatives across the organisation, liaising with relevant teams to define, execute and report on the initiatives.
• Support departments in coordinating and running cost routines, providing relevant numbers and coaching on how to run sessions.
• Ensure data integrity and timely communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at various levels of the organisation.
• Assist in developing FBP tools.
• Coach junior team members.
• Assist with ad hoc requirements, including support to other mining sites when needed.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Relevant Finance or Management Accounting degree.
• Chartered accountant or interim stage.

Experience

• 3-4 years’ experience in financial forecasting, budgeting and management reporting.
• At least 2 years in mining operational financial roles.
• Experience in financial systems including advanced Excel and TM1.
• Experience of working with cross-functional and geographical teams.
• Experience with running cross-functional cost improvement initiatives.
• Experience with the mining value chain and open pit mining operations.
• Experience in conducting financial feasibility studies, ROI analysis and due diligence for investment projects.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient understanding of financial and economic concepts.
• Ability to interpret, analyse and consolidate financial data, reports and statements, and advise accordingly.
• Strong cost leadership capability, with the ability to challenge, influence and drive operational and financial performance through disciplined cost management and productivity improvement.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Knowledge of the Group structure and operations within AGA.
• Knowledge of the gold mining value chain.
• Professional level of planning and organising.
• Proficient problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of open pit and underground mining operations.
• Knowledge of the Africa operating environment.
• Strong TM1 skills.
• Proficient analytical knowledge and understanding of management accounting principles.
• Professional knowledge and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently.
• Specialised knowledge in specific areas and ability to keep current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Proficient technical skills with ability to design and implement well thought out value accretive analytics.
• Ability to use appropriate methods to identify opportunities, redesign processes, use best methods or technology, implement solutions and measure impact to improve or maintain operational effectiveness within the region.
• Ability to use statistical methods to analyse, validate and verify analytical data.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct and facilitate structured meetings and workshops effectively to achieve functional, departmental and organisational outcomes.
• Ability to provide oversight for projects or establish a set of activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline and all related activities in that project.
• Attention to detail, methodical approach, precision and accuracy.
• Displays high integrity and honesty.
• Collaborates and promotes teamwork.
• Takes initiative.
• Practices self-development.
• Accept responsibility and undertake to deliver on commitments.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions and accountabilities.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with colleagues by adopting the most appropriate approach to deal with people and situations.
• Dependable, hardworking, conscientious and trustworthy.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Local Benefits

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.  

• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.  

• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.  

• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.