Company Description

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. 

We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient, and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles.  By understanding the context and impact of climate change we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to meet these challenges and our own ambitions. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way consumers, our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. 

We have high standards. You’ll ensure we meet them.

You have the experience and attention to detail to work with diverse teams protecting our people and our site: South Africa’s most valuable diamond mine and currently one of its biggest infrastructure projects. You’ll need to remain calm under pressure and communicate well at all levels.

We can offer you a role in a global business with a fascinating product and an innovative mindset. Come and join us.

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who will be required to co-ordinate the necessary financial activities relating to all Fixed Assets of the Mine and ensure the application of sound commercial, accounting and governance practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the complete fixed assets register to ensure adherence to mine policies, ICFR/Sox compliance and IFRS compliance.Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end procedures relating to Fixed Assets including but not limited to detailed depreciation calculations, impacts of impairment per IAS 36, performing physical verification of fixed asset and facilitating the process of reassessment of useful lives and residual values.Compile and manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts of depreciation for the mine.Analyze information related to assets by using appropriate accounting techniques to determine and recommend various alternatives to ensure accuracy.Compiling and managing all on- mine Fixed Asset Policies and Procures supporting continuous business improvement.Ensure compliance with the IFRS Guidelines of Fixed Assets with specific focus on IAS 16 and IAS 36.Build relationships across disciplines by sharing business information and knowledge to enable the attainment of operational objectives.Participate in costing, project and capital accounting to always ensure a close link to business.Assist the Cost and Financial Accountant as and when required.

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

Grade12/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.A relevant Bachelor of Commercial Degree or Diploma with finance/ cost accountancy major or equivalent.Minimum 3 years’ experience in general financial/ cost accounting or an auditing environment.1 year working experience of SAP , specifically Fixed Assets and projects modules would bean advantage.Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness Certificate) on mine.Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

Business/ Financial/ Professional/Technical/ Operational:

Strong cost and management accounting competencies.Practical understanding & interpretation of IFRS Requirements for Fixed Assets specifically IAS 16 and IAS 36.Expenditure and Cost/ benefits analysis skillsFinancial reportingStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsSound business acumen/ orientationSense of accuracy and attention to detailsCompetence in MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)

Additional Information

Values

Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust– We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

Show we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Closing date: 27 July 2025