Sr Specialist Financial Systems

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Location:
Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
Post Start Date: Nov 25, 2025

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198


Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa


Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000


Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233


Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com




JOB TITLE

: Snr Specialist Financial Systems

LOCATION

: Johannesburg

REPORTS TO

: Director Financial Systems


ABOUT THE ROLE





We are looking to appoint a strong Snr Specialist Financial Systems who will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, governance, and optimisation of the Group financial systems. This role combines leadership of SAP FICO master data and HFM consolidation systems to deliver accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting. It balances business-as-usual administration with strategic transformation initiatives, driving standardisation, automation, and integration across SAP, HFM, EPMWare, Workiva, and related platforms.


WORK ACCOUNTABILITIES




Key Responsibilities




Systems & Master Data Governance:

Manage and maintain SAP financial structures (Chart of Accounts, cost centres, GLs) and metadata across SAP, HFM, TM1, EPMWare, and Workiva.
Administer HFM environments, ensuring data integrity, access control, and compliance with SOX and governance standards.

Financial Close & Consolidation:

Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, consolidations, and reconciliations in HFM, delivering accurate and timely financial results and executive reports.

Transformation & Projects:

Drive key finance transformation initiatives including US GAAP ledger enablement, CoA harmonisation, system integrations, and upgrades.

Governance & Compliance:

Enforce master data standards, support audit readiness, and monitor data quality through KPIs and risk controls.

Process Improvement:

Champion automation, efficiency, and integration across finance systems, partnering with Finance and Digital Technology teams.

Leadership & Collaboration:

Mentor data stewards, serve as the point of accountability for master data and consolidation systems, and collaborate with Controllership, FP&A, and auditors.



SKILLS & COMPETENCIES




Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience


+8 years' experience managing enterprise finance systems in multi-region environments. Proven expertise in SAP FI/CO, HFM administration, and FDMEE integration. Strong background in financial consolidation, close cycles, and reporting compliance. Experience with SOX, audit, and master data governance. Exposure to tools like EPMWare, Workiva, TM1, or BI/reporting platforms are advantageous Active involvement in large-scale SAP or HFM projects such as SAP and/or HFM migrations, CoA harmonisation, or automation.



Education & Qualifications


Post-graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems. Professional qualification (CA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred. SAP and HFM or other financial system certifications are advantageous.



WHY JOIN US?





This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping the financial systems landscape of a leading multinational, driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance across the Group.


AngloGold Ashanti Limited




Reg No: 1944/017354/06




Directors: G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu B Chauke




Requisition ID: 28390
Category: Controllership
Posting Salary: Market Related
Post End Date: Nov 25, 2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1601681
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned