112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa   

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000

Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233  

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

 

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.

Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.

Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.

 

 

Objective of the role

 

The incumbent will be responsible for providing support services for the financial planning and the performance management process for Africa Business Unit and using expert knowledge for compiling management information for the region to support decision making and improved performance. The position will also use high level professional skills to facilitate, direct, and compile the preparation of financial forecasts, overall management and preparation of the annual budget and periodic revised forecasts and performance management through expert analysis, review, and preparation of periodic financial reports.

 

Education & Qualification

 

Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Master's Degree in Economics or Finance, with at least 5 to 8 years post qualification experience.

 

General Knowledge & Experience

 

10+ years of progressive advanced financial leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in senior mining operational finance roles. Expert knowledge in cost management, advanced analytics, and financial modelling, leveraging complex insights to optimize operational and financial performance. Deep understanding of mining operations, value chain economics, and industry-specific financial challenges and opportunities, with the ability to assess and drive complex strategic investments. Expert knowledge and experience in advanced and complex financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with corporate objectives and strategies.

 

Technical & Industry Knowledge

 

Apply expert management accounting principles and financial modelling techniques. Demonstrate advanced understanding of financial and economic concepts, commodities, commodity indexes, related analyst datasets and tools. A deep understanding of the organisation's industry is essential. This includes knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and best practices related to performance management. Stay current with industry trends and maintain advanced expertise in key financial areas. Leverage best-in-class methodologies and technology to optimize financial processes.

 

 This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and strategic thinking to manage and optimise organisational performance through data-driven insights effectively.

 

Proven track record of driving complex financial strategy and influencing executive decision-making in the mining industry or adjacent capital-intensive sectors. Proven ability for complex problem solving and using advanced strategic thinking to approach responsibilities. Strong leadership in cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders toward complex strategic financial goals. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

 

Financial & Strategic Expertise

 

Demonstrate an expert understanding of financial and economic principles, including the gold mining value chain. Required to have an advanced understanding of performance management principles, methodologies, and frameworks. This includes knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs), balanced scorecard approaches, and performance measurement techniques. Analyse, interpret, and consolidate complex financial data, reports, and statements to provide expert actionable insights. A strategic mindset and the ability to align performance management initiatives with the organisation's overall strategic objectives are required. This includes identifying opportunities for performance improvement and developing strategies to achieve them. Conduct complex financial feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and due diligence for high value investment projects.

 

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

 

Apply expert analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for financial optimization. Utilize advanced statistical methods to validate and interpret complex financial data with accuracy and precision. Approach complex challenges with a structured problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

 

Leadership & Professional Conduct

 

Exhibit advanced planning and organizational skills while adapting to changing priorities Take ownership of tasks, demonstrating diligence, dependability, and accountability Uphold integrity, honesty, and continuous self-development to enhance professional effectiveness. Continuous improvement mindset through commitment to ongoing learning and refinement, seeking out opportunities for further optimisation even after initial improvements have been implemented. Strong organisational skills, enabling them to develop detailed plans, allocate resources effectively, and prioritise tasks based on their importance and urgency.

 

Collaboration & Communication

 

Foster strong cross-functional relationships through effective communication and teamwork. Communicate complex financial insights clearly and concisely in both oral and written formats to regional senior management team. Facilitate structured meetings and workshops to drive alignment and achieve strategic business objectives.

 

 

Role Accountabilities

 

Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting

 

Define and oversee the advanced financial planning framework, ensuring alignment with regional and corporate strategic objectives. Guide and influence the development of advanced and in-depth rolling forecasts, incorporating macroeconomic and microeconomic assumptions to enhance accuracy and strategic insights for the Africa Region. Direct and influence, through expert knowledge, the management, coordination, and execution of the regional annual business plan, operating budget, and revised forecasts to ensure financial alignment with business priorities and company strategies. Review and validate, through expert subject matter knowledge, advanced and professional site-level forecasts and budgets, providing strategic feedback to regional senior management to enhance financial and operational accuracy for the Africa Region.

 

Performance Management & Reporting

 

Design and coordinate the generation of expert site based financial and operational reports, ensuring excellence in data integrity and delivering strategic operational insights to executive stakeholders. On an Africa regional level, accountable to provide accurate and professional quality expert reports and presentations to senior management and applicable stakeholders, both internally and externally. To ensure effective and expert level       communication to business units, collate submitted data into required formats and reports and update monthly and quarterly senior management reports. Identifying and implementing expert performance management tools, technologies, and analytics capabilities to streamline complex processes, automate complex tasks, and generate expert actionable insights from complex performance data. Designing and implementing complex performance management systems and processes utilising advanced technologies, tools, and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of complex performance management practices. Utilising big  data, predictive analytics, and AI to forecast trends and identify opportunities for proactive strategic decisions. Lead comprehensive in-depth and professional expert business analysis, identifying and driving strategic high value initiatives to unlock performance improvements, enhance profitability and drive regional operational strategies. Act as a key strategic and expert advisor to operations, ensuring financial rigor in complex decision-making and driving accountability for performance outcomes. Influence cost efficiency focus areas, through expert analysis of cost drivers and analysis, at sites, focusing on specific cost pools amounting to ~$200m per annum, to optimise cost and operational performance. Expert peer group analysis to track and benchmark against the peer group and identify areas of opportunity. Leading efforts to identify opportunities for performance improvement and operational excellence across the region. Developing and implementing expert and complex strategies, initiatives, and interventions to enhance performance, productivity, and efficiency. Leverage complex data analytics to gain insights into performance trends and make informed expert decisions aligning with regional and company strategic goals. Provide expert leadership in evaluating the financial feasibility of key complex strategic projects, expansions, and scenario planning to optimize capital deployment. Oversee the expert development of advanced complex financial models and analyses to support high-impact business decisions and ad hoc executive requirements. Build and maintain strong professional partnerships with business leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring expert financial strategy is embedded across all levels of the organization.

 

 

Remuneration

 

As per the AGA salary scales.

 

 

Application Process

 

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements to be clearly highlighted. AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors desired. Please note that applications should be submitted before close of business on 04 August 2025. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

 

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

 

Directors:  G Patterson     J Munanka     KV Naidoo     B Sangqu     B Chauke