Cost Accountant

First Quantum

Month-end closure
Cost control, budgeting, forecasting
Variance analysis
The specialist will provide Financial Planning and Reporting, provide financial support to the tax team as well as other stakeholders within the organisation

Job Summary

  • The specialist will provide Financial Planning and Reporting, provide financial support to the tax team as well as other stakeholders within the organisation.
  • Partner with departmental Heads and Superintendents to support cost control, budgeting, and forecasting, and lead cost review sessions with operational teams.
  • Continuously enhance reporting capabilities by developing and optimizing dashboards in Power BI, improving visibility and accessibility of key cost metrics.

Matching Summary

The specialist will provide Financial Planning and Reporting, provide financial support to the tax team as well as other stakeholders within the organisation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Month-end closure
  • Cost control, budgeting, forecasting
  • Variance analysis
  • Cost reports
  • Power BI reporting
  • Cost allocations, accruals
  • Cost per ton/ounce reporting
  • Annual budgets and forecasts

Nice-to-have

  • Bolder, smarter approach
  • Independent thinking
  • Challenge convention
  • Trusted finance partner
  • Cost-conscious culture
  • Identify efficiencies, reduce waste
  • Continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent qualification ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia)
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
  • Mining or heavy industry experience preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Work Rights

Not specified

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