Management Accountant

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Management Accountant to join the versatile Commercial Team. 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

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s accounting policies, procedures and standards are implemented effectively, in compliance with applicable international accountant standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties & Responsibilities 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 in the site Management and Corporate office.
• Processing of month end accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide regular operational reports to enable effective management of the key performance activities.
• Analyzing data from departmental cost reports to ensure that costs are correctly coded, and the user departmental staff understand and appreciate the correctness of transactions.
• Prepare accurate, timely capital expenditure reports for site management and the corporate office. These track actuals spend against approved budgets, explain variances, and apply correct capital versus operating classification in line with IFRS.
• Support the annual budget and periodic forecast cycles by consolidating departmental inputs, investigating and explaining monthly variances to budget.
• Give management clear, well-supported recommendations on cost performance and improvement.
• Dealing with both internal and external auditors and ensuring that all issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement within the section and look for opportunities.

Requirements

To be considered for the position, the applicant must have the following:

• Minimum of a Degree in Accounting.
• Professional Qualification such as ACCA / CIMA.
• Fully paid-up member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Five (5) years’ post graduate experience with preferably 3 years in mining or in a similar commercial / accounting role.
• Proficient in SAP S4 HANNA and Microsoft office suite applications.
• Sound understanding and experience of the principles and practice in accounting and management.
• A strong background in analytics will be an added advantage.
• AI skills certification will be an added advantage.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

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 organization.

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

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.