Financial Officer 2 – Internal Control

at Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML)
Location Geita, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted November 4, 2022
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

JOB DETAILS:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The purpose of this role is to monitor governance, detection, and mitigation of risks through conducting in-house audit, and prevent or reduce audit queries by making sure that all controls are operating effectively and efficiently with appropriate evidence in place, as well as coordinating and supervising the audit i.e., internal, and external, activities done by the internal control section and ensure that all month end, quarter end and year end activities are timely and accurately conducted.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in commerce or Business Administration (Major in Accounting).
• CPA/ACCA is an added advantage.
• GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE:
• At least 3 years’ experience in auditing position in mining sector and/or auditing environment.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• SOX and GFC Compliance:
• Investigate Duplicate Vendors and invoices which is provided by ACLAC report
• Investigate Duplicate Vendors and invoices which is provided by ACLAC report

• Investigate mismatched invoice and PO vendors which is provided by ACLAC report

• Review on new vendors created/changed (including changed bank details)
• Conduct in-house SOX and GFC controls audit
• Review of SAP Reports on Directly Posted Journals
• Internal Control:
• Conducting surprise cash count
• Review of contracts and executive summary.
• Review of payments and checklists
• Review Creditors and Bank recons.
• Review of GL allocation and staff personal accounts (5 series) allocation.
• Audit Matters:
• Engage with Auditor i.e., external, and internal during the audit
• Assist SOX control owners to address deficiencies identified by internal and external auditors
• Report resolution of audit findings to Senior Manager – Finance
• Follow up and ensure closure on internal and external audit findings
• Coordinate all requested information by auditors
• Provided guidance on various external audit issues during the audit
• Risk Management:
• Coordinate and interact with HODs and departmental risk champions to maintain an updated risk register
• Ensure Au Risk system i.e., Cura contain relevant and up to date information
• Prepare risk report for Audit Committee
• Prepare reports from Au Risk system and share with Senior Manager – Finance (Monthly)
• Ensure HODs action issues reported in the risk monthly management reports (BI report)
• Identify and communicate risk management training needs to Group Risk
• Coordinate engineering risk reviews with the operation in support of the insurance program – IMIU Reviews
• Ensure that the risks are updated in accordance with the findings of the Group Internal Audit process
• Accounting Appendices:
• Preparing appendices to the Financial Statements
• Coordination of the submission of the appendices to Africa BU as per the quarter end instructions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
• Proficient in the use of ERP SAP
• Computer literate (Microsoft office suite)
• Demonstrate integrity, independence, and confidentiality
• Must be able to solve tasks as per communicated deadlines
• Demonstrate a good commitment to deliver
• Understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements

Applying Instructions

• Interested and qualified apply via the link provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/  for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).
• You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
• Internal Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager once Removed (MoR).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.