LIQHOBONG MINING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Pty) Ltd
FINANCE MANAGER
FINANCE MANAGER
Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds plc, invites suitably qualified competent, self-driven and results oriented Basotho to apply for the position of Finance Manager.
Job purpose
Responsible for the development and implementation and success of the overall finance strategy and the control of the full financial function of the company in order to secure the assets of the company and to provide information for decision making by the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the General Manager and Group CFO, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and be responsible for the following;
• Develop standard accounting operating procedures to maintain a high level of accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting
• Prepare financial reports for decision making at the senior management and Board level
• Act as custodian of the control environment
• Ensure adherence with policies and assist in driving company strategies as prescribed by the Board • Ensure the timeous submission of statutory returns and compliance with all regulatory, statutory and all other legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with and manage performance against commercial contracts
• Compile quarterly financial results for presentation to the Board
• Manage the audit process for annual and interim reports
• Prepare interim and annual financial statements for the company
• Present the annual budget to the Board for approval
• Review the monthly cost report prepared by the accountant, obtaining sufficient explanations on variances against the approved budget
• Prepare updated forecasts on a monthly basis in order to assess the future performance of the company
• Analyse financial performance and key business metrics
• Identify internal control weakness and risk by continuously evaluating financial systems and reviewing financial data for completeness
• Identify, investigate and analyse potential operational improvements
• Assist in resource identification, performance evaluation and overall management of the finance team
• Review HR policies and approve periodic payments to staff together with HR
• Provide advice on and contribute to all financial decisions in Company
Qualifications and experience
• 10 years finance experience with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position
• Experience in a mining, industrial or manufacturing environment
• Chartered accountant qualification
• Advanced excel skills and in – depth knowledge of financial reporting
• Knowledge of ERP systems and system implementations
• Experience in legal compliance
Skills and competencies
• Organisational and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High-level involvement
• Sound judgment and decision making
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Strong leader and team player – but also ‘self-starter’
• Business, Financial analysis and excellent systems skills
• Confident commercial negotiator
• Presentation skills
Attributes
• Consistent with principles of correct moral conduct
• Business insight and commercially astute
• Flexible, empathetic and adaptable – able to manage multiple tasks and relationships within a fast-paced, team oriented and lean environment
Legal and other requirements
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness
• Valid driver’s license
• Member of a Professional Accounting body for 10 years
Application letters including a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant qualifications and reference letters from recent employers should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Department
email: careers@firestonediamonds.co.ls
Liqhobong Mining Development Company
LCCI Office Complex
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru.
Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 12th February 2016 at 16h00. Start date is 1st April 2016 Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Job purpose
Responsible for the development and implementation and success of the overall finance strategy and the control of the full financial function of the company in order to secure the assets of the company and to provide information for decision making by the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the General Manager and Group CFO, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and be responsible for the following;
• Develop standard accounting operating procedures to maintain a high level of accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting
• Prepare financial reports for decision making at the senior management and Board level
• Act as custodian of the control environment
• Ensure adherence with policies and assist in driving company strategies as prescribed by the Board • Ensure the timeous submission of statutory returns and compliance with all regulatory, statutory and all other legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with and manage performance against commercial contracts
• Compile quarterly financial results for presentation to the Board
• Manage the audit process for annual and interim reports
• Prepare interim and annual financial statements for the company
• Present the annual budget to the Board for approval
• Review the monthly cost report prepared by the accountant, obtaining sufficient explanations on variances against the approved budget
• Prepare updated forecasts on a monthly basis in order to assess the future performance of the company
• Analyse financial performance and key business metrics
• Identify internal control weakness and risk by continuously evaluating financial systems and reviewing financial data for completeness
• Identify, investigate and analyse potential operational improvements
• Assist in resource identification, performance evaluation and overall management of the finance team
• Review HR policies and approve periodic payments to staff together with HR
• Provide advice on and contribute to all financial decisions in Company
Qualifications and experience
• 10 years finance experience with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position
• Experience in a mining, industrial or manufacturing environment
• Chartered accountant qualification
• Advanced excel skills and in – depth knowledge of financial reporting
• Knowledge of ERP systems and system implementations
• Experience in legal compliance
Skills and competencies
• Organisational and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High-level involvement
• Sound judgment and decision making
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Strong leader and team player – but also ‘self-starter’
• Business, Financial analysis and excellent systems skills
• Confident commercial negotiator
• Presentation skills
Attributes
• Consistent with principles of correct moral conduct
• Business insight and commercially astute
• Flexible, empathetic and adaptable – able to manage multiple tasks and relationships within a fast-paced, team oriented and lean environment
Legal and other requirements
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness
• Valid driver’s license
• Member of a Professional Accounting body for 10 years
Application letters including a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant qualifications and reference letters from recent employers should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Department
email: careers@firestonediamonds.co.ls
Liqhobong Mining Development Company
LCCI Office Complex
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru.
Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 12th February 2016 at 16h00. Start date is 1st April 2016 Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
