Accountant (CU)

ABOUT IMPALA PLATINUM

Impala Platinum is a leading mining and refining company committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Accountant provides high-quality management accounting support through the timely delivery of relevant and accurate financial information. The role supports sound decision-making, improved efficiency, operational excellence, and cost optimisation through effective budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, analysis, and control processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 or equivalent qualification essential.
• NQF level 7 Cost and Management Accounting qualification essential.
• Relevant NQF level 8 qualification and CIMA / SAICA / SAIPA accreditation will be advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant experience as a Junior Accountant in either Financial or Management Accounting.
• Supervisory- and Mining accounting experience will be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS will be a further advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, BPC and BW systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide proactive financial and management accounting support to Management and other stakeholders.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate and reliable financial information.
• Analyse financial performance, identify variances, and provide recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Company financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls relating to operational cost management.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial investigations, analyses, evaluations, and improvement projects as required.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing costs, eliminating wasteful expenditure, and improving productivity.
• Participate in change management, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, and risk management requirements and standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and related activities to ensure a safe working environment.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and skills to meet changing business and financial requirements.

APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID) MUST BE UPLOADED ONTO THE VACANCY PORTAL ON THE INTRANET / HEAD OFFICE / VACANCIES / OR ON LET'S TALK. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES KINDLY VISIT THE IMPLATS WEBSITE WWW.IMPLATS.CO.ZA UNDER CAREERS AND APPLY ONLINE.

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IN THE EVENT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT AND THE COMPANY'S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.

IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS AND INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.