At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Purpose of the Role:

To be responsible for Financial and Statutory reportingTo be responsible for supervising and developing the team (Financial Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Account Clerk)To be the contact for internal and external auditors in their area of responsibilityTo be responsible for primary review of general ledger reconciliations in their area of responsibility.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Review and responsible for the following balance sheet reconciliations:Cash AccountsPrepaymentsFinished Goods & Ore Stockpile Valuation AccountsWarehouse Inventory, Open Rotable Repairs, Goods in Transit, Obsolete Stock Provision Accounts and ensure Inventory Revaluation is clear.Accounts Payable Account and ensure Purchase Variance Clearing Account and Accounts Payable Suspense are clear.Goods Received Not InvoicedConsignment Inventory ControlAccounts Payable OtherShipments AccountsInterest Bearing Debt AccountsAsset Restoration Obligation AccountDevelop, maintain and enforce financial controls in their area of responsibility.Prepare financial statementsCoordinate internal and external audits in their area of responsibilityCoordinate monthly group reporting in their area of responsibility.Team supervision in their area of responsibilityOversee preparation of statutory reports (e.g. BOZ, Ministry of Mines, ZEITI)Maintain production statisticsOversee the mine plan in the budgeting/forecasting process including stock valuations and stripping calculations.Provide coaching and appraise the performance of direct reportsWork closely with the Mining and Processing departments in reviewing/reconciling monthly mining and production figuresMaintain accounting/valuation modelsPerform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Specific Competencies:

Must be able to work with Pronto, MS Excel, MS Word and MS Powerpoint.Decision makingTeam building

Job Attributes

Must uphold the company and professional code of ethicsMust have leadership skillsMust pay attention to detailMust be confidentMust be able to handle competing work demandsHigh levels of integrity and discretion

Experience required to perform in this job

The Senior Financial Accountant will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:

Analytical skills and working with volumes of dataWell-rounded understanding of Mining operationsExpert knowledge international financial reporting standards (IFRS)Up-to-date knowledge of relevant Zambian laws and regulations (e.g. Companies’ Act, Tax laws etc.)Good command of the English Language (speaking and writing)Proficiency in MS Excel and Word

Qualificationsls

Degree in Accounting and full professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CA Zambia, ACCA, ZICA etc.)Minimum five (5) years of accounting experienceMember of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA). Is a mustAll qualifications must be certified by ZAQA

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