Sandton: Corporate Finance Analyst posted by Ivanhoe Mines

IVANHOE MINES is looking for a Corporate Finance Analyst. Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa. The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula. Play your part in our team succeeding The Corporate Finance Analyst will develop sound and sustainable financial models, which will form the basis for management decisions. Requirements: A Degree in Finance, Economics or related field Proven working experience as a finance analyst/financial modeller. Hands on experience with statistical analysis and forecasting. Experience with mining, financial models will be an added advantage Well informed on current financial subjects, accounting, taxation, and if possible mining issues Minimum advanced skills and knowledge in: Strong analytical and financial modelling skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess complex analysis measures and excel models Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels. Analytically rigorous and detail oriented particularly with regards to numerical analysis Problem solving orientated Ability to work on own initiative and take accountability for own actions Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel, Word and PowerPoint Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: Develop financial models for both short term: Annual Budget and long term plans: Life of Mine Model. Conduct bench-marking and process analysis with the Operations team and with information sources within the Group in order to refine assumptions and ensure that the output is subject to a sanity check. Update and analyse data (budgets, income statement, forecasts etc.) on a monthly basis Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve performance Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on status and risk(s) Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance as well as develop forecast models. Identify trends and update the model(s) accordingly, based on sound analysis, and actual information, as it gets recorded in the financial management systems Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope To develop and maintain appropriate financial models meeting the requirements of investors, sponsors, financiers and/ or procuring agencies as the case may be To review, manage and amend existing financial models To prepare various reports and presentations, specifically in support of the financial models prepared or reviewed To perform ad hoc analysis using financial models and/or various datasets (e.g., data analysis, trend analysis) To assist in marking up and preparing various reports and agreements, where applicable using the inputs and results from the financial model To attend various meetings and interact with clients, lenders, investors, financiers, operations contractors, construction contractors, engineers, legal advisors, or government agencies as may be required in relation to the project and related arrangements To develop the Companys financial modelling competencies To assist with new business development e.g. tenders To assist with general project management as may be required The finer details: When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications. Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. As an equal employment opportunity employer, its important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.