SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for a Senior Accountant on behalf of our client, Equinox Gold, Valentine Gold Mine. The ideal candidate would have an undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or Accounting, a Professional designation is preferred and 2-3 years of mining experience is required.
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play a key role within the financial reporting and business planning process. In this role you will participate mainly in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process; and the production, validation, and analysis of financial results for the operation, specifically with a focus on internal cost management and analysis. In addition, you will be responsible for financial compliance which requires supporting departmental managers to ensure compliance and improvement of internal controls. This role will promote Equinox Gold’s core values and ensure compliance of its rules and business principles.
This is a fixed-term position working Monday to Friday preferably from the Grand Falls-Windsor office with ad-hoc travel to the Mine site.
To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following URL link: https://career47.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1589&company=marathongo
Deadline to apply: Applications accepted until the position is filled.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Monitor the day-to-day financial accounting operations within the Company.
- Provide support with the preparation and delivery of the annual business plan and the periodic financial forecasts, in collaboration with the mine site departments.
- Develop and maintain cost analysis reports and generate pertinent financial analysis of the data; support ad hoc financial analysis to support the site leadership team.
- Work closely with all teams to help build a strong functional finance team.
- Respect, know, and promote company policies, particularly regarding health and safety.
- Assist in the preparation of accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Assist in the monthly variance analysis for management review.
- Assist in the preparation for the year-end audit, including working paper files.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual departmental budgets.
- Preparation and analysis of operational reports.
- Liaise with department managers on a regular basis.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- An undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
- Professional designation is preferred.
- 2-3 years of mining experience is required.
- Experience in ERP systems, specifically SAP S4, is considered an asset.
- Experience with project accounting and reporting for medium to large scale projects is an asset.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools like Power BI.
- Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.
- Ability to work and effectively communicate with department managers.
- Strong demonstrated use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent ability to problem solve, along with solid analytical skills, understanding of the business process, and systems optimization.
- Ability to review data and make recommendations to management in the decision-making process.
- Strong financial system and business administration understanding.
- A valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract required.
ABOUT EQUINOX GOLD, VALENTINE GOLD MINE:
Equinox Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of the Valentine Gold Project (the “Project”) located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Once in production, it will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a major employer in the province. Equinox is a public corporation (TSX:EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.
Additional corporate and Project information is available at www.equinoxgold.com
ABOUT US:
HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Work Location: In person
