Senior Financial Accountant
CurrentExperienced Senior Accountant skilled in accepting end-accountability for management of finance and control of the Smelter Department of a large Mining company, whilst displaying a strong work ethic and business acumen. Financial and Operational Management ; Financial Control, Planning and Analysis ; Working Cost Management ; Vendor Management ; Project and Change Management and Continuous Business Improvement.-Skilled in applying professional accounting theories, principles and standards as well as governing regulations, company policies and industry standards.-Experienced in compiling, implementing and monitoring high value budgets with the proven ability to manage budgets in excess of 11 billion ZAR.-Actively involved and individually selected as Finance representative of the Cross Functional team representing Projects that form part of the greater Business Improvement initiative to identify and realize potential costs saving opportunities amongst the company’s highest spend, in order to achieve sustainable value.-Skilled in implementing critical analysis of finance and business data during short- and long-term forecasting and planning. Practiced in managing and monitoring internal controls including identifying weak areas and developing and implementing appropriate improved control and cost savings solutions.-Skilled in establishing cost centers and performing monthly cost reconciliations.-Regularly attend strategic planning and management meetings. Member of tender adjudicating panel.-Able to assert self in competitive business environment and during negotiations as well as experienced in forming strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders.-Practiced in displaying a strong work ethic and business acumen.-Possess advanced user knowledge of IT systems, including SAP, Oracle-Hyperion, BPC, Bex Analysis (BW & Analysis) and MS Office suite.