Experienced 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.

-Managing, monitoring and reporting of finance operations and control functions for the department), including: -Compiling of budget , Budget control, -Cost control, Journals, -Invoice authorizations & Processing, -Variance analysis and Monthly reporting.-Performing of monthly reconciliations validating over and under expenditure for operating expenses as well as refurbishment expenditure including labour cost hours, ledger recons and journals. -Ensuring responsibilities are performed in full compliance with Cost Centre and Control policies and procedures.- High Level Management Reporting & Representations- Business Growth & Development- Project Management

-Managing of ad-hoc accounting projects, including planning and implementing of project processes. Achieved functional and project objectives. Achieved planned budget and scheduled projects.-Monthly management accounting functions on the project including monitoring project budgets and reporting. Processed Budget changes, revised vote applications and monthly reporting. -Managed Shaft & Contractor’s accountant. Forming of strategic alliances with company representatives and developing of solid relationships.-Continuously monitoring internal controls including identifying weak areas and developing and implementing appropriate control strengthening solutions as well as initiating improved cost efficiency.-Implementing and reviewing initiatives and value adding proposals.-Cost saving initiatives driven and costs consistently assessed and analyzed.

Working Capital Management, Financial Information, Policies and Procedures, Controls