Senior Accountant

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities.  Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline (Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, etc); 

• Professional accounting designation / CPA is required; 

• Five or more years of relevant experience; 

• Previous experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role; 

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; 

• Experience with SAP and JDE is considered a strong asset; 

• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic and growing company; 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize assignments; 

• Strong attention to detail; 

• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint. 

Your Work Schedule: 

• Schedule\: 4/3 schedule at our Detour Site or 5/2 from an Ontario Regional office (Timmins, Sudbury, North Bay); 

• If working from our Timmins office, occasional visits to our Detour site will be required. 

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility.  Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.  We value you – your unique set of skills and experience.  We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company.  And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.

Reporting to the Assistant Mine Controller, you will be part of the Finance Department. You will be responsible for reporting, analyzing and managing the costs associated with our mining operations. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment. 

• Support timely month-end close process such as preparing and posting journal entries; 

• Assist in the quarter and year end financial closes; 

• Analyze and monitor production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead; 

• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs; 

• Perform cost comparisons versus quote and previous estimates; 

• Establish and monitor cost reduction programs; 

• Assist with economic justifications for capital expenditures as required and ensure appropriate documentation and filing of the Authority for Expenditure (AFE) reporting form; 

• Identify and track key performance metrics for capital expenditures and participate in long and short range financial planning for capital expenditures; 

• Maintain asset files including updating depreciation numbers with managers, acquisitions and disposals; 

• Assist in preparing the annual budget and interim forecasts; 

• Assist with documentation & enhancement of internal controls under the SOX framework; 

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies; 

• Participate in special projects, when required, including implementing new ERP, accounting policies and other projects; 

• Cover for Assistant Controller and/or Controller in their absences.