Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.
As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.
Job description
Reporting to the General Manager Finance , the Business Analysis and Planning (BAP) Manager is responsible for the execution of the financial planning process, management accounting and costing function, development of Enterprise Performance Management software and continuous improvements within the BAP team. A key priority is the development and transfer of competencies to the national BAP team.
He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
• Lead the process for Life of Asset (LoA) plans, annual operating and capital budgets and monthly forecast updates. Submit these plans in group reporting templates.
• Support the development of annual business planning and long-term strategies using Enterprise Performance Management software (Anaplan, Oracle, etc.).
• Conduct variances analysis between actual and planned performance, providing valuable insights for optimal business decision making.
• Lead cost review meetings for Mining, Processing and G&A Support Functions. Explain clearly operational reasons for variances and communicate effectively options and recommendations for improvement and cost control.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly business performance reports to track organizational performance.
• Apply the core values of simplicity and entrepreneurship to financial models and preparation of reports so that they are efficient and accurate.
• Demonstrate high level business partnering skills with departments and facilitate meetings with stakeholders to gather information requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding in the BAP team of the profitability drivers and cost structures of different business scenarios by engaging with team leaders across all areas of the business.
• Provide articulate analysis of the interdependence of throughput, grade and recovery on processing performance.
• Prepare and analyse with in-depth understanding processing circuit economics by ore feed.
• Develop cost allocation processes for key shared consumables such as fuel, reagents and power.
• Evaluate current business processes and recommend improvements, business opportunities and associated risks.
• Assist with business case analysis for new initiatives using financial models.
• Review of capital additions, transfers to PP&E and the capital accruals process provided by the Project Team.
• Lead the development of the BAP team members by identifying training needs and delivering a training plan that addresses shortcomings and fosters continuous improvement.
• Facilitate detailed and effective Individual Development Plans and goal setting with BAP team members.
• Assist with compliance with environmental requirements in capital project planning and operational budgeting.
• Promote awareness of environmental sustainability and biodiversity principles within planning and performance management discussions.
• UKCR Sox control monitoring, reporting and improvement on areas within the BAP functionality.
• Review of Financial Reporting information where a high degree of judgement, assumptions and future long-term considerations are involved.
Job requirements
Qualifications and experience
• Hold a university degree in accounting or finance.
• Chartered Accountant accreditation is preferable.
• Previous experience of BAP/FP&A/Finance Business Partner at a mine Site that has complex processing such as copper or gold.
• Previous experience at manager level or clearly ready to step up from superintendent level.
• Demonstrated success in the transfer of skills and competence to national teams through succession planning.
• Previous experience in Francophone Africa with cultural awareness of how business is done in Africa.
• System development and process improvement experience.
• Expertise in financial systems – SAP and Enterprise Performance Management software (Anaplan, Oracle, etc).
Technical skills.
• Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of reporting tools.
• Strong technical ability combined with commercial awareness and strategic understanding.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Fluent bilingual French/English for working with management level staff and internal team.
• Dynamic and engaging communication skills and business partnering skills with operations.
• Passionate commitment to corporate culture such as Glencore DNA.
• Emotionally robust for working under tight deadlines for deliverables.
Attitude and behavior
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership by guiding teams with clarity, high standards, and integrity.
• Adopt a results-oriented approach, while maintaining a high level of accountability for deliverables and performance.
• Demonstrate strong resilience and the ability to remain effective under pressure and in highly constrained environments.
• Promote collaboration and business partnering by fostering open communication with stakeholders.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, discipline and performance within the team.
KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.
Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.
Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.