Job Description

Company Description

Lighting the way.

You enjoy finding answers and helping diverse teams to plan and meet their goals. Good with numbers, you communicate easily at many levels, explaining complex ideas in simple ways.

Come and be part of our team. We\xe2\x80\x99re shaping the future of a global business with an innovative mindset and a fascinating product.

We\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading diamond company \xe2\x80\x93 a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who think rigorously and aren\'t afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.



The De Beers Group has an opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team at the Calgary Support Centre located at the Calgary Airport Corporate Centre on a full-time long-term temporary basis for 14 months.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst, the Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in internal control review, audit support, intercompany processes and supporting the development of budgets and forecasts. The Financial Analyst will also provide financial support for various functions within the business unit. The successful candidate will be a well-seasoned self-starter who is proficient with all key responsibilities listed below yet enjoys working collaboratively with the team and willing to jump into new opportunities in an effort to balance the workload across the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Executes month end activities, including preparation of journal entries, intercompany balancing, account reconciliations and working capital analysis;
• Support the timely preparation of monthly financial reports and variance analysis;
• Support Half-Year and Year-End process, including deliverables to Group;
• Support internal controls and external audit activities, including timely coordination and completion of audit activities;
• Support Joint Venture reporting;
• Supporting forecast and business plan input for the areas within the scope of this role in Calgary Support Center budget preparation;
• Support insurance allocation and renewals;
• Acting as a backup for other members in the Controllers team and Operations Finance team;
• Ad hoc activities; and
• Promoting, supporting and implementing sound safety, health, and environmental practices in line with De Beers\xe2\x80\x99 policies, procedures, and practice.

This is a hybrid role - two days working in the office and three days working from home.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields;
• CPA Certification required;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of post-designation experience in accounting and financial reporting;
• Previous experience in mining, oil & gas or manufacturing considered an asset;
• Adept at transaction level accounting and variance analysis techniques;
• Skilled at completing work within the SAP FI/CO, and MM modules;
• Possess advanced skills with Excel, while being proficient with the remainder of the MS Office Suite of programs;
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face change, and capable of working with a cross-functional global business team; and
• Ability to consistently meet reporting deadlines.

Rewards & Benefits

• Immediate participation in 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefit program (No waiting period);
• Paid vacation and paid flex time;
• Participation in the Annual Bonus Program;
• Hybrid work schedule; and
• Free heated parking at the Calgary Airport Corporate provided.

Additional Information

We are the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

With headquarters in London and mines in four countries \xe2\x80\x93 Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa \xe2\x80\x93 we are truly global. Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail. In Canada we operate the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine in the Northwest Territories, are working to advance the Chidliak Project on Baffin Island and have an active exploration program looking for Canada\xe2\x80\x99s next great diamond mine.

We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world\xe2\x80\x99s finest experts, we have a place for you.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others\' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

COVID Vaccination

Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available and have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing COVID-19 transmission, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. As our mining operations are fly-in fly-out, vaccination is required to travel to sites.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

Closing Date

March 26, 2023

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