VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Senior Management Accountant to join the versatile Lumwana Commercial Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Superintendent – FP&A, the Senior Management Accountant will assist in ensuring that the organisations accounting policies, procedures and standards are implemented effectively and, in a manner. To provide support and expertise to all departments in budgeting, forecasting and LOM process. Work to continually improve the cost tracking and business efficiencies through effective budget management and monitoring.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Preparation and presentation of monthly cost reports on all aspects of the organization’s financial performance to site Management and Corporate office.

Analyzing data from costs reports to assure management that costs are being effectively monitored and remedial action is being taken to correct unfavorable variances. 

Processing of month end accounts in a timely and accurate manner.

Management of the capital expenditure process from AFE completion through to finalization of the capital project, ensuring AFE expenditure is in line with budget in terms of overall spend and timing, and that LMC capital expenditure policies are complied with:

Assist the Superintendent- FP&A in ensuring Fixed Asset register is accurate.

Assist the Superintendent- FP&A in ensuring Supporting the development, implementation and continual audit of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company requirements for;

Accounting Records and standards

Taxation

Asset protection and internal financial controls.

Continually monitor costs whilst proactively identifying and implementing cost effective initiatives to optimize procurement and other expenditure within the company.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

 

Full Grade 12 School Certificate

Degree in Accounting or Professional Qualification such as ACCA / CIMA.

Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants. 

Significant experience (8 years) post graduate experience with preferably 5 years in mining in a senior commercial/ accounting role.

Sound understanding and experience of the principles and practice in accounting and contracts

What We Can Offer You:

 

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits

The ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. 

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

 

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.