Finance plays a critical role in supporting and influencing the Organisation in setting targets, developing work plans, executing priority projects, managing risk, monitoring financial performance vs targets and supporting the business with key decision making whilst maintaining the highest standards of control and compliance, and providing a workplace of the future to develop and retain talent. The Company’s strategic ambition requires the delivery of Finance functional excellence The Treasury Accounting team is a key contributor to these objectives as we drive to increase automation and streamline processes in treasury accounting and financial reporting pertaining to the Group Treasury function and entities. Purpose The Specialist, Treasury Accounting delivers all financial reporting and treasury accounting, including hedge accounting, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, for all treasury activity within their responsibility which covers the London, South Africa and LATAM regions. Key responsibilities include Performance & Delivery Deliver world-class treasury accounting services to Anglo American group companies with a focus on debt, FX and interest rate derivatives, and money market instruments, ensuring adherence to relevant group policies Preparation of Treasury Entity Budgets and Outlooks Monitoring and reporting on daily interface from the treasury management system to SAP Preparation of month end reporting deliverables including upload of London Treasury entity financial results to the Group consolidation reporting system (HFM) Preparation of interim and year-end Group reporting deliverables as relevant to the London Treasury entity – including relevant statutory notes and templates Review, improve and maintain mapping and posting rules between key financial systems: Quantum; SAP and HFM Review, improve and maintain alignment of intercompany balances and transactions between the London Treasury entity and Businesses Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis controls on a timely basis in line with Group policies Perform other ICFR controls as set out in the Treasury Accounting Risks and Controls Matrix (RACM) Deliver automated accounting solutions for treasury transactions executed by Businesses and Corporate legal entities Through performance of activities within their remit, ensure treasury transaction compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and external regulatory authority requirements Preparation of annual external financial statements for UK Treasury legal entity and engagement with external auditors Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with auditors and other relevant third parties (e.g. Bloomberg) to deliver quality solutions and services and identify opportunities for improvement Engage with auditors to understand changes in accounting standards and their impacts on accounting processes and systems Deliver a high-class treasury and hedge accounting service, including technical accounting leadership in relevant areas, to all Businesses for whom the Group Treasury undertakes treasury activities Contribute to the strategic plan for an ongoing “analyse and improve” programme Support the Global Process and Control Owner (“GPCO”) for Treasury Accounting covering the following process areas: Intercompany loan/deposit interest calculations statements Accounting setup in the treasury management system Treasury accounting Hedge accounting Accounting interfaces to SAP, and associated reconciliations Half-Year and Annual Reporting Identify and prioritise continuous improvement opportunities across treasury accounting Sustainability & Social Support Global Treasury’s initiatives as part of the Group Finance Sustainability five-year plan People Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group’s values, standards and a professional workplace Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals. Compliance Ensure that ICFR controls are appropriately applied across Treasury Accounting processes Review key findings / control breaches, monitor remediation, and escalate to the Global Process and Control Owner (GPCO) where necessary Ensure all accounting is executed in compliance with Group Treasury Policy and Group Accounting Standards
Graduate or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, preferably commercial, numerical or scientific Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA (UK); CA (SA) or equivalent) essential Specific Knowledge requirements: Extensive knowledge and understanding of treasury / financial products and services, including cash and funding instruments, derivatives, and bonds Operational experience in a corporate treasury department with significant systems automation exposure Cooperation with third-party vendors and service providers Experience of operation and accounting configuration in the following systems would be a s