Job Description

Company Description

This is the chance to join us as a Treasury Accounting Specialist on a Fixed Term Contract

Anglo American is a leading global mining company, and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast-growing consumer-driven demands of the world's developed and maturing economies.

The Group Treasury function enables Anglo American to achieve its strategic ambitions by delivering financing, financial risk and cash management services to the organisation, whilst maintaining the highest standards of control and compliance, and providing a workplace of the future to develop and retain talent.


The Treasury Accounting team is a key contributor to these objectives as we drive to increase automation and streamline processes in cash management, back office and treasury accounting, as well as providing world-class systems infrastructure to the Group Treasury function.

Purpose

The

Treasury Accounting Specialist

delivers all financial reporting and treasury accounting, including hedge accounting and bank reconciliations, for all treasury activity undertaken by the Businesses within their responsibility which covers the London, South Africa and LATAM regions.

Responsibilities include

Performance & Delivery

Deliver world-class treasury accounting services to Anglo American group companies with a focus on debt, FX and interest rate derivatives, and money market instruments, ensuring adherence to relevant group policies Preparation of departmental Budgets and Outlooks Review of daily interface from the treasury management system to SAP Preparation of month end reporting deliverables including upload of London Treasury entity financial results to the Group consolidation reporting system (HFM) Deliver automated accounting solutions for treasury transactions executed by Businesses and Corporate legal entities Manage treasury transaction compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and external regulatory authority requirements Preparation of annual external financial statements for UK Treasury legal entity and engagement with external auditors Engage with stakeholders to understand and incorporate evolving business requirements and regulatory changes into plans Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with auditors and other relevant third parties (e.g. Bloomberg) to deliver quality solutions and services and identify opportunities for improvement Engage with auditors to understand changes in accounting standards and their impacts on accounting processes and systems Deliver a high-class treasury and hedge accounting service, including technical accounting leadership in relevant areas, to all Businesses for whom the Group Treasury undertakes treasury activities Contribute to the strategic plan for an ongoing "analyse and improve" programme Support the Global Process and Control Owner ("GPCO") for Treasury Accounting covering the following process areas: Intercompany loan/deposit interest calculations statements Accounting setup in the treasury management system Treasury accounting Hedge accounting Accounting interfaces to SAP, and associated reconciliations Half-Year and Annual Reporting Periodic engagement with relevant stakeholders to receive feedback on service provision Identify and prioritise continuous improvement opportunities across treasury accounting Review and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLA) with Business Units to ensure we are achieving agreed service delivery requirements

Sustainability & Social

Support Global Treasury's initiatives as part of the Group Finance Sustainability five-year plan

People & Teams

Identify and agree training and development requirements to build capability of team member Translate strategy and objectives to individual and team initiatives Conduct regular reviews of team's work plans and project plans

Compliance

Ensure that JSE SOX and UKCR controls are appropriately applied across Treasury Accounting processes Review key findings / control breaches, monitor remediation, and escalate to the Global Process and Control Owner (GPCO) where necessary Ensure all accounting is executed in compliance with Group Treasury Policy and Group Accounting Standards

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Graduate or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, preferably commercial, numerical or scientific Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA (UK); CA (SA) or equivalent) essential

Specific Knowledge requirements:

Extensive knowledge and understanding of treasury / financial products and services, including cash and funding instruments, derivatives, and bonds Operational experience in a corporate treasury department with significant systems automation exposure Cooperation with third-party vendors and service providers Experience of operation and accounting configuration in the following systems would be a significant advantage: + FIS Quantum
+ Bloomberg
+ SAP
+ HFM
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Thorough and conscientious with strong attention to detail

Additional Information

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Our distinguished teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

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.

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 frequently investing in new technologies that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and 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.

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