Finance Superintendent -Buzwagi Gold Mine

Our Buzwagi Mining Operations based in the Kahama District, Shinyanga Region in Tanzania require a suitably qualified and experienced Finance Superintendent who will be responsible for business administration, financial analysis, cost control, financial modeling and system integration of the Buzwagi Finance Department. This position will have extensive interactions with other departments; senior Buzwagi based management, and other ABG entities. This position will report into the Administration Manager and is worked on a FIFO 6/3 weeks roster.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The below is an indication of duties performed but is not limited to:

Business Administration

Liaison between site finance Team, SBC, and Corporate Accounting.
Address any business or administration-related initiatives or issues that may arise.

Analysis and Cost Control

Review and analyze monthly financial reports to identify potential cost control issues.
Assist in the control over the maintenance of costs by mining, processing, and G & A departments.
Compile the monthly variance analysis of the operations, looking at budget versus, forecasts and previous plan etc for site and corporate reporting purposes
Review and Assist in the AFE preparation for capital expenditures.
Resolve disputed project charges.
Review and Assist with development of yearly budget and monthly forecast.
Execute continuous improvement initiatives or opportunities not only within the accounting area but within the company.

Customer Service

Provide management with the appropriate information for various “what if” scenarios.
Interact with relevant department managers in the review of their cost reports and facilitate their understanding of costs charged to their departments.
Assist the department and project managers with understanding their actual expenditures versus budgeted and forecasts.
Assist department and project managers with weekly, monthly and annual operations reports.
Ensure that the department and project managers receive relevant and timely financial information.
Assist department and project managers with weekly, monthly and annual operations reports, etc.
Assist department and project managers in preparing various required presentations.
Review and Assist in the AFE preparation for capital expenditures.
Serve as a liaison between site accounting, site operations and support departments business planning SBC and Corporate Accounting
Attend assigned departmental meetings.
Implement metrics and monitor results for areas of responsibilities and employees to track progress towards company and departmental goals.

Education Requirements:

Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience Requirements:

10 years of equivalent combination of education and experience in financial modeling, cost control and economic analysis, or similar.
Previous mine site finance / accounting experience required
Strong leadership and management presentation skills
Demonstrated people management experience and the ability to work with internal and external partners and experience with continuous improvement programs and integrated management systems.
Must have strong in computer and excel skills
Experience with a Western based publically traded based company is required
Must have experience with a computer-based accounting system (Pronto Preferred.)
Ability to speak, read and write English required.

Job

Accounting/Finance

Primary Location

Tanzania-Shinyanga Region-Buzwagi Gold Mine