Senior Accountant (Finance)

Full Time

  Imperial Metals Corporation (http://www.imperialmetals.com/)

  Mount Polley Mine, Likely, British Columbia, Canada

QUALIFICATIONS &  EXPERIENCE

Mount Polley is seeking to fill a permanent senior accountant role.  Reporting to the Mine General  Manager, we are looking for an accountant that is close to being designated or newly designated, preferably with resource based knowledge and strong technical and systems experience. Working closely with mine site management and the corporate office,  the successful candidate will form an integral role in operational costing and financial reporting.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordination with mine site personnel on all accounting related functions, including monthly financial records, operational reports, payroll, communication with all internal departmental heads on all mine site accounting and administration department matters
  • Supervision of Accounts Payable personnel, review and approve invoicing and cheque processing, providing guidance on day to day and short/long term objectives
  • Work closely with Purchasing, Warehouse and Maintenance departments to manage the integration within the SAP ERP system  
  • Expense analysis and cost management activities, including preparation and review of  monthly cost reports with various department managers
  • Support the management team in the preparation of annual budgets
  • Prepare ad hoc documents, reports and analysis for other departments, Mine General Manager and Vancouver office to assist in cost management and expense analysis  
  • Coordinate with external suppliers, auditors and consultants, as required;
  • Assist in development of accounting related systems and processes, including implementing cost control policies  
  • Assist with corporate governance compliance as it relates to operational internal controls including the design, implementation and maintenance of those controls  both within the SAP ERP system and  outside of SAP as it relates to mine site activities
  • Provide support to minesite SAP users and manage operations level SAP development

The individual must be capable of high level conceptual planning, financial budgeting and forecasting, while continuing to perform regular daily accounting functions. Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite is mandatory, particularly Excel. Previous experience with ERP systems is considered an asset.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.