Specialist Corporate Development - Melrose, South Africa - De Beers Group of Companies

De Beers Group of Companies

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Melrose, South Africa

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We have an exciting position for a Specialist Corporate Development who will implement efficient financial systems and generate quality financial information to optimise the enterprise capital structure, pursue growth opportunities, manage cash flows and control costs, delivering timely and accurate reports on business performance to EXCO.

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Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects - exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling.

In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description:

As Specialist Corporate Development you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Contribute to the development of the strategy for the Corporate Development function
Support the evaluation and establishment of optimal capital structure, including analysis of options, and management of execution/implementation of decision outcomes, including utilisation of debt funding
Oversight of treasury function, including cash and compliance management
Provide support on annual budgeting, capital rationing process and quarterly performance reporting
Advise senior management on the financial implications of investments and loans, particularly concerning medium and longterm financial plans and projects in the context of the group's available liquidity sources.
Drive considerations related to capital structure, analysing various options and overseeing the execution and implementation of decisions that align with sustainability goals.
Design and implement employee share schemes to foster a sense of ownership and commitment among the workforce
Analysis of past and present empowerment and other ownership transactions to ensure accurate and complete reporting
Identify potential acquisition targets, conduct comprehensive due diligence, and present detailed reports to inform decisionmaking
Provide the commercial analysis regarding the group's key domestic partnerships and contracts
Provide support for other senior Corporate Finance roles as required, e.g. M & A work.
Participate in negotiations with prospective counterparties to achieve best commercial outcomes for the group
Providing project management support and detail commercial project valuations to enable commercial evaluation, negotiations and structuring of strategic projects
Managing transactional and project evaluation support (especially for the group's growth and longterm strategic initiatives) and interface to Anglo American Corporate Finance and leading transaction execution aspects.
Ensure strict adherence to all regulatory requirements, internal policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and uphold compliance standards
Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, NGOs, and government agencies, to promote sustainable and socially responsible business practices
Driving objective of zero harm and a safety culture

This role is in the FIN - Corporate Development at a Band 6 level reporting to Manager Corporate Development.

Qualifications:

Finance Degree
CA(SA)
MBA advantageous
SA Drivers License

Experience

Minimum of six year's proven experience in a corporate finance environment dealing with similar responsibilities
Knowledge of accounting at an operational level
Indepth understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and King III
Exceptional analytical thinking skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SAP, and Hyperion
Comprehensive knowledge of legislative, statutory, and regulatory safety, health, and environmental requirements
Experience and interest in complex financial analysis and modelling
Preparation and delivery of reports and presentations.

**Additional Information

What we offer**When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multination