Senior Financial Analyst with Boart Longyear Drilling Service in Mali.

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Senior Financial Analyst with Boart Longyear Drilling Service in Mali.

The Company

Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling services and products to the global resource industry for over 120 years. As a result of the company’s continued growth, an excellent opportunity has become available for suitably qualified candidates to join the Boart Longyear Drilling Service TEAM in Mali.

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, Senior Financial Analyst will act as the change agent in Mali zone and contribute to the risk management process. Responsibilities will require regular communication with Zone Management / Accounting team / Regional Finance. This position is based in Bamako, Mali, international travel will be required.

Specific duties

Acting as the key lead in budgeting and forecasting process for Mali zone

Generating monthly financial reports using HFM and Data Warehouse / validating accuracy thereof

Regular P&L and Job Cost reviews with Zone Management

Generating and maintaining budget and forecast files

Maintaining various online and offline reports for management

Working with Accounting team to ensure proper coding and inter-co invoicing

Working with Operations and Accounting on internal control improvements

Regular PO and accrual review

Working with Accounting and Operations on inventory implementation

Assisting Legal, Tax and Accounting with ensuring statutory compliance in countries of operation

Responding to various inquiries from Zone Managers and Regional Finance

Monitoring fixed asset register and related systems

Contributing to the bidding process

Assisting with new system implementation and other projects

Ad-hoc analytical tasks as assigned

Remuneration

We offer an industry competitive salary package covered by the Boart Longyear Compensation and Benefit book and the local mining convention agreement.

Exceptional Results

We are focused on delivering exceptional results to our customers and shareholders every day. For Boart Longyear, this necessitates more than consistently delivering on our promises. We strive to achieve exceptional results through flawless execution, an unwavering commitment to our customers and the dedication to finding new and innovative ways to beat the competition.

Selection Criteria

The right person will possess or be working towards the following position requirements

Post Secondary Accounting Diploma or Degree

Working towards an accounting designation

3-5 years financial experience

Experience with budgeting and internal controls

IFRS knowledge

Exceptional communication skills: English, French

Excellent time management skills and strong sense of urgency

Strong computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – particularly Excel & Access

Experience with ERP

HFM, Cognos, Crystal, Business Intelligence / WEBI, Oracle – assets

Personal abilities:

Detail oriented; Analytical; willing to work long (sometimes odd) hours; ability to be flexible

Team Player; VERY organized (precise with regard to documentation & follow up)

Fluent in spoken and written English.

Eligibility for Application to Transfer for all current Boart Longyear employees

All regular part and full-time employees with twelve (12) months or more of service in their current job and who have acceptable performance are eligible to apply for posted openings.

The Company reserves the right to grant individual exceptions based on business needs and in countries where laws preclude such an eligibility period.

Qualified temporary workers may apply for jobs posted externally and will be given the same opportunity as any other external candidate. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications of the job to be considered, however meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae together with a motivation letter which must specifically address the Selection Criteria/requirements in the order presented above,

Applications should be submitted preferably by email, no later than November 15, 2011, to:

Human Resources

Boart Longyear French West Africa

E-mail: flyblyfwajob@boartlongyear.com