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POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis, the Senior Accountant has primary responsibility for preparing the Company's monthly consolidation and liaising with global Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions. This role works closely with the Manager, Financial Analysis, and Corporate Accounting team to prepare management and external reporting, manage complex accounting matters and to ensure a strong corporate governance framework for financial reporting.

This position will work a standard 40-hour week with flexibility required to accomodate meetings with participants in European time zones. Overtime hours and/or work outside of standard hours, including weekends, may be required to meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

  • Prepare monthly consolidation of several mining operation subsidiaries and foreign corporate offices including consolidation entries, uploading site workbooks, preparation of workbooks for smaller entities and liaising with site Finance teams in multiple time zones to resolve questions or issues.

  • Prepare consolidated cash flow statement and supporting reconciliations.

  • Assist in preparation of Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS.

  • Assist in preparation of the quarterly MD&A, in addition to quarterly Board meeting materials.

  • Assist with complex accounting matters such as new IFRS pronouncements, acquisitions or dispositions, accounting for non-controlling interests, property, plant and equipment and revenue recognition, among others, and assist with reviewing and documenting related policies and procedures.

  • Reconcile and analyze key accounts with appropriate working papers and supporting documentation and prepare any resulting adjustments.

  • Act as a Super User for Group Reporting, the Company's consolidation system, maintaining account structures and company structures.

  • Support the Investor Relations team through reviewing investor documents and support other departments with accounting related queries.

  • Assist with drafting accounting procedures to be rolled out across all sites, delivering training to mine site finance teams, and ensuring consistent allocation across global offices.

  • Perform other duties as required, including ad-hoc analysis for senior management.

  • Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure the completion of timely audits.

  • Assist with process documentation and enhancement of internal controls and prepare working papers and schedules for quarterly and year-end reporting to support the Company's internal controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley and NI 52-109 frameworks.

  • Adhere to the Company's ethical standards.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Previous Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Management, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Certified in a recognized professional accounting membership (e.g. CPA)
  • Minimum 4-years accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry including exposure to consolidation and financial statement preparation and disclosure.
  • Experience in financial accounting information systems such as SAP, consolidation software, and Workiva will be considered an asset.
  • In-depth understanding of IFRS, mining industry experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of SEC rules and regulations.
  • Experience with SOX and internal control system design.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to maintain clear and well-organized documentation.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills. Experience in working with international teams will be considered an asset.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Willingness to learn and maintain accounting information systems and increase automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Developed change management skills and adapts well to change.
  • A motivated, resourceful, self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction.
  • Some travel to mine sites and regional offices may be required.