Management Accountant; FIN

Position: Management Accountant (Ref - FIN-2616)
Location: Mokopane

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable

candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification is essential
• 10 years' experience in Management Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cost Accounting.
• Cost management and operational finance expertise.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Financial analysis and performance reporting.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• High level of analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and people development.

Suitable Candidates Must Have The Following Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Operational Finance, or similar leadership role.
• Proven responsibility for annual budgeting & rolling forecasts
• Extensive experience in cost management, cost analysis, cost allocation methodologies, and operational expenditure control
• Strong exposure to month-end reporting processes including variance analysis reporting. Financial controls, and management reporting cycles
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members reporting into this role

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
Strategic Financial Support

• Partner with operational management teams to support financial performance and business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process based on zero budgeting principle for operations and support functions.
• Develop and maintain monthly forecasts
• Monitor budget performance and provide proactive recommendations to address risks and opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between operational targets and financial commitments.
• Manage and review open purchase order commitments as part of the monthly forecasting process.
• Ensure commitment reporting is accurately reflected in financial forecasts and management reports.

Cost Management & Operational Performance

• Monitor, analyse, and report on production, maintenance, engineering, labour, contractor, and support service costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency.
• Analyse key cost drivers and operational performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and expenditure reporting across departments and cost centres.
• Monitor expenditure trends and ensure compliance with approved budgets.

Management Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and insightful monthly management reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance.
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting
• Prepare clear financial presentations and reports for operational and senior management teams.
• Support month-end reporting processes and ensure the integrity of financial information.

Inventory Consumption Reporting

• Monitor and report inventory and consumable usage against approved budgets and operational plans.
• Identify drivers of inventory consumption variances and communicate findings to…