Financial Reporting Coordinator - 12 month MAT COVER in London

De Beers is the world’s leading rough diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. From its mining operations across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Canada, De Beers produces and markets approximately 30% of the world’s supply of rough diamonds by value. Together with its joint venture partners in Botswana and Namibia, De Beers operates in more than 20 countries across six continents. The group is passionate about people and is committed to creating a diverse workplace in which individuals can develop rewarding careers at all levels.

The Financial Reporting Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the on-time reporting of high quality financial data. The individual will take a senior role within the financial reporting team, providing direction and oversight to the two Financial Reporting Accountant direct reports. The individual will be accountable for the accurate reporting of consolidated financial data for allocated business units as well as the Group as a whole, and for preparing and analysing consolidated information for monthly and quarterly reporting. They will ensure that data is presented accurately and that any accounting issues are identified, understood and resolved on a timely basis through detailed planning and process management. The Financial Reporting Coordinator will provide insightful analysis and commentary for senior management. It is therefore vital to form strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and finance teams across the business. In addition, the individual will take responsibility for the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting and for liaising with external auditors.

Key Tasks:

• Interpret and cascade financial accounting/reporting policies, standards, procedures and timetables.
• Contribute to and prepare accounting issues papers and audit committee reporting as required.
• Act as main point of contact for finance teams for reporting issues and queries, including issues encountered with the loading of their monthly results using Financial Data Quality Management (FDM).
• Prepare and review accounting papers as required.
• Review data submissions, ensuring accuracy with all validations cleared and/or understood.
• Liaise with the auditors to ensure smooth and efficient running of the interim and year end audits.
• Ensure financial transactions and reporting are completed and reported in line with Group and local statutory requirements.
• Co-ordinate the monthly consolidation process by calculating and posting consolidation journals in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) as well as reviewing outputs of other team members.
• Initiate reporting process improvements including simplification and automation.
• Support the Group Financial Reporting Manager and Group Financial Controller with ad hoc analysis as required.
• Ensure notes for interim and year end external reporting are prepared to a high standard and in line with agreed deadlines.
• Manage the Anglo American Financial Reporting relationship, and co-ordinate responses to queries.
• Contribute to Group-wide finance projects, where necessary.
• Directly oversee the work of the Financial Reporting Accountants ensuring work direction, review and timely feedback.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level with relevant accounting qualification (e.g. qualified chartered accountant).
• Extensive complex consolidation experience particularly with respect to an international Group.
• Experience with Group interim and year end reporting (co-ordinating deliverables from component teams, review/preparation of financial statements/stat notes).
• Exposure to complex systems.
• Experience with analysis and preparation of technical accounting memos.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team to deliver against stretch targets.
• Experience in using Hyperion Financial Management and Financial Data Quality Management would be advantageous.
• Operational experience in the mining industry or similar would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives.
• Understands and applies relevant accounting principles, IFRS, policies and processes.
• Understands the principles of effective financial systems.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of project management tools and their application.

Additional Information:

• A great working environment.
• Fantastic pension scheme.
• 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days.
• Private Healthcare.
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider.
• Competitive salary.
• Your Choice membership discounts.
• Employee share schemes.
• Staff discount.
• Free breakfast & lunch at onsite restaurant.
• Free onsite gym.
• Flexible benefits package.

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.