Head of Financial Reporting & Shared Services

GENERAL

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Operations

BMC Shared Services

Job Grade

D4 (Paterson) / M4 (Vedanta)

ROLE CONTEXT

The BMC Shared Services Business Unit provides centralised HR, Finance, Commercial and Corporate Affairs support to Vedanta Zinc International’s operations at Gamsberg, Black Mountain Mine (BMM) and VZI Projects.

The Head Financial Reporting & Shared Services is responsible for leading the financial reporting, statutory compliance, external audit, financial governance and shared services finance functions across Vedanta Zinc International. The role ensures the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial information reported to Vedanta Group, shareholders, lenders, regulators and other stakeholders.

The position provides leadership over the Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting functions, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Vedanta Group Finance Standards and regulatory requirements while supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, impairment assessments, insurance management, covenant monitoring and financial risk management.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head Financial Reporting & Shared Services leads all financial reporting, statutory reporting, audit management and shared service finance activities for Vedanta Zinc International.

The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting through Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), statutory financial statement preparation, impairment assessments, insurance administration, lender reporting and covenant compliance. The position drives financial control excellence, process automation and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing finance team and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with auditors, bankers, insurers and Vedanta Group Finance

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Reporting and Compliance

· Lead accurate and timely HFM, statutory and Group reporting.

· Ensure compliance with IFRS, Group policies and disclosure requirements.

· Review key consolidations, reconciliations and financial reporting submissions.

2. Financial Control and Governance

· Review and approve significant accounting journals and adjustments.

· Maintain effective financial controls and governance frameworks.

· Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information.

3. Audit and Statutory Reporting

· Lead the external audit and statutory reporting process.

· Deliver annual financial statements within agreed timelines.

· Resolve audit matters and achieve zero material misstatements.

4. Impairment and Financial Risk

· Maintain impairment models and valuation assessments.

· Conduct sensitivity analyses and monitor reporting risks.

· Provide timely financial risk insights to the CFO.

5. Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls

· Ensure compliance with Vedanta Group Finance Standards, IFRS and internal control frameworks.

· Support internal and external audits with financial analysis and documentation.

· Maintain financial governance across budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.

· Ensure accuracy, integrity and reliability of financial data.

6. Banking, Treasury & Insurance

· Maintain lender financial models and financing information.

· Monitor financial covenants and identify potential risks.

· Lead insurance renewals and manage key stakeholder relationships.

7.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

· Engage with operational leaders, Shared Services teams and Group Finance.

· Present financial insights, risks and recommendations to senior leadership.

· Act as key liaison with auditors, bankers and insurers.

8. People Leadership & Capability Development

· Lead and develop a high‑performing Financial Reporting team.

· Set goals, conduct performance reviews and manage development plans.

· Build financial modelling, analysis and reporting capability within the team.

· Ensure compliance with Vedanta’s people management, diversity and inclusion standards.

9. Safety, Risk & Compliance

· Complete required Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) sessions, Gemba Walks, Planned Task Observations (PTOs), Risk Assessments and Issue‑Based Risk Assessments (IBRAs) as defined by the Company.

· Ensure all processes, reporting practices and financial governance activities comply with VZI safety standards and statutory requirements.

· Promote a culture of risk awareness, compliance and disciplined financial governance across the Shared Services Finance function.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Qualifications

· Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.

· CIMA, CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification advantageous.

· Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills essential

· Code B driver’s licence.

Experience

· 8–10 years’ experience in financial reporting, audit, financial control or leadership roles.

· Proven experience managing statutory reporting, external audits and IFRS compliance within a large organisation.

· Experience leading finance teams and engaging with executive management, auditors, lenders and external stakeholders.

· Experience in mining, heavy industry or multi‑site operations advantageous.

Technical Competence

· Expertise in financial reporting, IFRS compliance, statutory reporting and consolidation

· Advanced knowledge of HFM/Hyperion, SAP and financial reporting systems

· Proven capability in audit management, financial controls, treasury support, impairment modelling and risk management.

· Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), BI tools and reporting platforms.

· Knowledge of Vedanta Group Finance Standards (advantageous).

Behavioural

· Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced mining environment.

· Strong communication and presentation skills.

· Professionalism, integrity and sound judgement.

· Continuous improvement mindset.

Organisational Fit

· Alignment with VZI’s values of trust, entrepreneurship, innovation, excellence, integrity, respect and care.

· Commitment to operational excellence, zero harm, and community upliftment.

· Ability to thrive in a high‑performance, CBP‑integrated environment.