Finance - Analyst Governance

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources. We produce commodities including bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead, zinc and copper from our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world. 

The Opportunity - Permanent, Full Time Position

Our team is part of the Finance function at South32, we are responsible for the financial accounting and related activities globally. We oversee the preparation and filing of the Group’s statutory financial statements and manage the relationship with our external auditor. 

As Analyst Governance you will effectively assist the wider team, monitoring and reporting on the South32 finance control environment including the conduct of assurance activities and improvement culture across the Finance teams. Additionally providing support to finance half year and year end reporting.

Reporting to Lead Risk and Stewardship, key role responsibilities include: 
•    An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development
•    Assist in the management, planning and execution of the end-to-end 2nd line of assurance program over the Finance Function
•    Monitor and maintain a Centralised Catalogue of Finance Controls for South32
•    Issue and review assurance reports and escalation points for issue resolution
•    Timely and accurate reporting and analytical support to drive compliance across South32 business
•    Assist and guide Finance Accounting and Reporting groups across Australia, Africa, Colombia, Brazil, Canada and the USA in the user training of technology and processes for the enablement of Finance assurance activities
•    Reporting, Review and Analysis of employee travel and expense management and corporate card usage
•    Provide support by assisting in the SAP ERP finance change process, including involvement and co-ordination of testing activities 
•    Provide support in preparing the Group’s half year and year end external financial reports including assisting with communication, coordination, financial statement/ note preparation and other ad hoc work. 

About You 
•    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a relevant role in a large, complex business. 
•    Experience in resources sector
•    Proven experience in assurance and audit practices & processes
•    High computer literacy in SAP Finance Systems , Risk management systems (Global 360), BI reporting and Microsoft Office (Desirable)
•    Knowledge of finance end to end processes, practices, and procedures
•    Challenges the status quo and identifies opportunities to improve functional practices
•    Well organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
•    Analytical and accurate, with an inquisitive mindset to critically evaluate information and numbers

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems or Commerce
•    CA/CPA or equivalent accounting qualification

Location

This role will be based at our office in the heart of the Perth CBD. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home).

Our Benefits
•    Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
•    Participation in the Employee Share Plan
•    Exclusive employee discounts including health insurance, technology and travel.
•    26 weeks full paid parental leave for primary carers 
•    Purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave
•    Education assistance, up to $8000 per year
•    Novated lease and salary sacrifice options
•    Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose

Our culture 
At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive and flexible workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.
We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.
South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
 
Please note: This advertisement will close on 8th May 2023