Financial Reporting Coordinator 12 month MAT COVER

The Financial Reporting Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the on-time reporting of high quality financial data. The individual will take a senior role within the financial reporting team providing direction and oversight to the two Financial Reporting Accountant direct reports.  The individual will be accountable for the accurate reporting of consolidated financial data for allocated business units as well as the Group as a whole and for preparing and analysing consolidated information for monthly and quarterly reporting.  They will ensure that data is presented accurately and that any accounting issues are identified understood and resolved on a timely basis through detailed planning and process management.  The Financial Reporting Coordinator will provide insightful analysis and commentary for senior management.  It is therefore vital to form strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and finance teams across the business.  In addition the individual will take responsibility for the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting and for liaising with external auditors.

Key Tasks:

• Interpret and cascade financial accounting/reporting policies standards procedures and timetables.
• Contribute to and prepare accounting issues papers and audit committee reporting as required.
• Act as main point of contact for finance teams for reporting issues and queries including issues encountered with the loading of their monthly results using Financial Data Quality Management (FDM).
• Prepare and review accounting papers as required.
• Review data submissions ensuring accuracy with all validations cleared and/or understood.
• Liaise with the auditors to ensure smooth and efficient running of the interim and year end audits.
• Ensure financial transactions and reporting are completed and reported in line with Group and local statutory requirements.
• Co-ordinate the monthly consolidation process by calculating and posting consolidation journals in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) as well as reviewing outputs of other team members.
• Initiate reporting process improvements including simplification and automation.
• Support the Group Financial Reporting Manager and Group Financial Controller with ad hoc analysis as required.
• Ensure notes for interim and year end external reporting are prepared to a high standard and in line with agreed deadlines.
• Manage the Anglo American Financial Reporting relationship and co-ordinate responses to queries.
• Contribute to Group-wide finance projects where necessary
• Directly oversee the work of the Financial Reporting Accountants ensuring work direction review and timely feedback.

Qualifications :

• Educated to degree level with relevant accounting qualification (e.g. qualified chartered accountant).
• Extensive complex consolidation experience particularly with respect to an international Group.
• Experience with Group interim and year end reporting (co-ordinating deliverables from component teams review/prepararation of financial statements/stat notes)
• Exposure to complex systems.
• Experience with analysis and preparation of technical accounting memos.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team to deliver against stretch targets.
• Experience in using Hyperion Financial Management and Financial Data Quality Management would be advantageous.
• Operational experience in the mining industry or similar would be advantageous
• Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives.
• Understands and applies relevant accounting principles IFRS policies and processes.
• Understands the principles of effective financial systems.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of project management tools and their application.

Additional Information :

• A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 27 days of holiday bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes 
• Staff discount
• Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant
• Free onsite gym
• Flexible benefits package 

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for natures most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe sustainable future for De Beers Groups people shareholders communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety health and well-being of our colleagues at work and at home and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others actions work collaboratively and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only. 

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride. 

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time