Job Description
The Assistant Management Accountant will provide a range of finance & administrative support to the De Beers UK Finance Department. In addition, the individual will assist with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
This role has no supervisory responsibility for staff but will be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis and must therefore be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Please note: this is an 18 month fixed term contract.
Month End
* DBUK Intercompany process as detailed below.
Forecasts/Budget
* DBUK Intercompany process as detailed below
* Responsible for receiving travel submissions from all cost centres and ensuring accurate upload onto the Onestream system
Accounts Payable/Purchasing
* Open/close the purchasing period in SAP on a monthly basis;
* Co‑ordinating Purchase Orders and processing of ad hoc payable invoices for DBUK Finance;
* Periodic review and reconciliation of the DBUK GR/IR account to ensure only current items remain including follow up and resolution with the relevant EAs.
* Periodic review of VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) to monitor and support business if required on remediation of processing of invoices
* Maintenance of SAP release strategy (approvals)
Intercompany
* Ensuring that service orders are raised for intercompany recharges and are goods/service receipted by the responsible individuals (EA’s) in the underlying ledger;
* Responsible for implementing and managing an intercompany confirmation process for both month end and forecast/budget reporting; and
* Managing a backlog of intercompany recharge and pass through costs from Anglo American. Requesting the relevant backup and directing the charge to the relevant individual for review/approval and PO creation before sending the invoices to VIM for processing and payment.
* Monitoring VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) ahead of month end close to support the intercompany invoice processing to avoid intercompany mismatches on reporting.
* Preparation of annual financial statements of De Beers Corporate Secretary Limited and The Diamond Trading Company Limited.
* Support the DBUK Management Accountant in preparation of the De Beers UK Limited financial statements and the external audit
VAT Return
* Preparation of consolidation VAT return for DBUK VAT group
Ad hoc
* Assisting with ad hoc finance and admin tasks for DBUK as required including but not limited to: concur uploads, concur to HR data checks, processing of pension invoices, processing of pass through recharges from DBUK to the pension fund, mobile phone charges reallocation and SAP to Onestream reconciliation.
* Responsibility for preparation of PSA (PAYE Settlement Agreement) and SAO (Senior Accounting Officer) submissions.
Responsibility for completing the Office for National Statistics (ONS) requirements as and when required.
Qualifications
* Excel skills and sound working knowledge of other Microsoft Office software.
* Experience in a finance‐based environment supporting non‑finance Managers.
* SAP experience highly desirable.
* Able to produce accurate schedules for internal and external departmental reporting.
* Desire to simplify, change and improve processes.
* Initiative‑taking, attention to detail, flexible, able to work to tight deadlines within a team environment.
This person must be adaptable and able to determine and respond to priorities across a wide range of tasks, within tight deadlines. The successful candidate will demonstrate an excellent degree of motivation and organisation, an ability to identify problems and identify and implement solutions towards their successful resolution, and show dedication and enthusiasm for the constant improvement of systems and processes.
The role involves regular interaction with stakeholders across DBUK and with personnel at other group companies worldwide. The jobholder must therefore demonstrate strong communication skills.
Additional information
What you’ll get at De Beers Group
At De Beers Group, our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant – and that starts with supporting our people to thrive at work and beyond with benefits that support your health, time, and financial wellbeing.
* Time that’s yours:27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave via our flexible benefits platform.
* A pension that invests in your future: minimum 4% employee contribution plus 11% company contribution (15% total).
* Healthcare you can rely on: company‑funded core Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with options to upgrade or extend cover.
* Support when life gets busy: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, access to a Mental Health First Aider network, and wider wellbeing resources.
* Financial perks & savings: access to our flexible benefits platform, including options such as holiday trading, travel insurance, dental cover, critical illness protection, retail vouchers and more.
* Share schemes: opportunities to participate in Anglo American share plans, including Free Shares, SIP and SAYE.
* Lifestyle perks: employee discounts, staff discount options, and onsite benefits where available (e.g. gym and restaurant facilities).
Benefits may vary and are subject to scheme terms and eligibility.
Inclusion & Diversity
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. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
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