Projects Analyst

Job Description

In this role, you will be required to deliver projects using proper and thorough project management methodologies, build and maintain long term relationships and support other project analysts in the same team.

Your role requires you to transition work between Business Units and GSS. To do this you need to understand transactional finance processes, general accounting processes as well as Global Shared Services employee services processes. Knowledge of these business principles are important, but you are not required to perform these functions yourself. You will also be involved in other projects that affect multiple business units and GSS.

Your focus should be delivery orientated and your approach needs to be flexible and considered toward working hours, method of delivery, relationships with people and problem solving.

As part of your tasks you will provide full-time support to the transition/project teams and stakeholders ensuring that adequate change management and communication processes are embedded in each transition/project.

You will also be required to ensure that project/transition is tracked against agreed project plan and budget; ensure stakeholder buy-in and adaptability to changes emanating from the transition projects and ensure effective and efficient collaboration amongst key stakeholders.

This role is in the Global Shared Services- Global Support department at a Band 7 level reporting to the Transitions Superintendent.

Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Management or similar qualification

Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management methodologies (PMBOK/ Prince2, or any formal methodologies)

Detailed knowledge of accounting and employee service offerings and processes;

Demonstrated experience in projects that span multiple business units

Shared services knowledge and experience will be beneficial

Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on detail

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project

Setting clear direction and priorities and gaining support of others

Additional Information

When you join Anglo American- Global Shared Services, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form . You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.