Assistant Accountant

Global Shared Services (GSS) is a critical asset for Anglo American and De Beers enabling the delivery of functional service work for Finance & People Services to all Business Unit and Group Functions.

The vision for Global Shared Services (GSS) is to be an exceptional Shared Services organisation, with inspired people, delivering flawless processes, enabled by great technology.

There are three key strategic pillars that GSS is currently aligned to and delivering towards, namely, customers, colleagues and communities.

Proactive and meaningful stakeholder engagement, which includes employees, communication and effective change management are key success factors in the GSS journey.

The purpose of this role is to support the Master Data team is terms of reporting and ensures smooth execution by master data activities, providing all support to the team and promoting effective stakeholder engagement

KEY OUTPUTS

• Execute Master Data creations and changes for vendors, customers, and bank master
• Provide first line support on operational processes and applications.
• Identify and correct minor issues with the processes or tools in a timely and collaborative manner
• Manage and prioritizes tasks vital to complete changes within established SLAs. 
• Provides suggestions to continuously improve master data management processes and standard methodologies to support evolving business requirements
• Ensure vendor data complies with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Provide support to Supply Chain, Cash Management and accounts payable teams regarding vendor information queries
• Adhere to process and controls associated with bank verifications and call confirmation at the time of approval  
• Apply extensive scrutiny over documentation and raise even the slightest concern to the team and the supervisor
• Able to perform effective root cause analysis and contribute to improving controls and process effectiveness
• Participates in the design, testing and implementation of new processes and improvements to the systems that impacts master data
• Collaboration within the wider Accounting Services and Supply chain to build capacity and relations

Generic Tasks:

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards
• Report to your leader about any issues you can’t address

People:

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers and relevant others (including from other teams where relevant) to achieve business goals

Financial:

• Operate in a cost effective way, within limits set by your leader

Work Processes:

• Work within policies, processes and systems and advise your leader of any issues which impede your, or the team’s performance

• A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification
• SAP training (FI) advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• 1 – 2 years relevant experience
• SP MDM and Ariba
• Advanced Excel

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

• 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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

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 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

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.

 

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