data-careersite-propertyid="title">Manager - Ops Accounting and Planning

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location:

　　Ahafo, GH

　　Workplace Type: Onsite

　　Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana and Suriname.

　　Newmont’s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.

　　Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.

　　Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.

　　The only gold company listed in the S&P 500 index, Newmont in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont’s industry leading performance is reflected through our Africa operations’ high standards in environmental management, health and safety for our workforce and creating value and opportunity for our employees, host communities and Newmont’s shareholders.

　　About This Role:

　　Oversee the financial analysis, cost controls, financial modelling, and budgeting with emphasis on processing, analyzing and reporting financial transactions associated with business activity within designated, operational or support area(s).

　　Provide and establish day-to-day business advice as well as accounting procedures within guidelines and policies established by the Newmont policies and procedures.

　　Support the Senior Finance Manager in mentoring and coaching Senior Business Analysts.

　　In This Role You Will:

　　Budget Analysis

　　Compile the monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis of operations looking at budget versus forecasts and prior year plan for site, regional and corporate reporting.

　　Coordinate and review inputs by cost center managers for the preparation of yearly business plans and budgets for the site operation ensuring the integrity of submissions and compliance with regional assumptions and guidance.

　　Support the Senior Finance Manager in providing Leadership with the appropriate information on "what if" analysis to aid management decision making.

　　Support the Management of the compilation of monthly variance analysis, compare budget versus forecasts and previous plan, etc. and opportunity for improved performance.

　　Capital Expenditures

　　Contribute in the Authority for Expenditure (AFE) and Project Design Document (PDD) preparation for capital expenditures.

　　Contribute in co-coordination of site investment system processes, AFE, Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and support economic metrics, liaising with regional planning team in verifying that documentation of an appropriate standard is submitted for value assurance and to the Site / Regional Investment Council (IC).

　　Support in the Management of overall capital expenditure processes.

　　Financial Models

　　Build financial models or other driver-based planning functionality for various departments including but not limited to support areas, Finance and treasury schedules during annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.

　　Support Senior Finance Manager as key technical hand in the delivery of insights, analysis and solutions to contribute in meeting site business plan targets.

　　Financial Reporting

　　Review and analyze monthly financial monthly financial reports to identify potential cost control

　　issues.

　　Certify the site compliance with Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) on specific accounting controls in scope by reviewing and approving MRCDs.

　　Support Internal and External Auditors with all requests for mine site testing and documentation.

　　Participate in the monthly Accounting Post Close process as directed by the Senior Finance Manager to verify timeliness of Accounting deliverables and in accordance of Newmont Accounting Standards.

　　Talent Management and Team Leadership

　　Support Senior Finance Manager in building site finance leadership pipeline by providing coaching and mentoring to team members and developing and their capabilities.

　　Carry out the day to day leadership and development of site finance team in accordance with development plans for individuals as defined by Senior Finance Manager and make inputs and suggestions as appropriate.

　　Information Management

　　Support and make inputs into strategies for cost center managers to review their cost by facilitating their understanding of their cost profile and how they impact the bottom-line.Liaison

　　Serve as a liaison between Accounting, Business Planning and the assigned Operating group.

　　Coordinate the Business Planning and Quarterly Forecast process for the site from start to finish, circulating information and messages to staff per Business Planning RACI.

　　Develop a Site Business Planning calendar with the input from the Site Business Planning team that aligns with the Regional BP Calendar.

　　Prepare for the Business Plan Site calendar confirmation meeting (Schedule venue, invite participants per RACI and prepare presentation).

　　Stakeholder Reporting

　　Coordinate and prepare stakeholder reporting including corporate Data Acquisition Workbook, MINCOM quarterly and annual reporting, Bank of Ghana monthly and quarterly reporting, etc.Strategic Forecasting

　　Update and maintain forecast and strategic scenario schedules including but not limited to Finance and Treasury based on business changes.Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

　　Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

　　Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Professional accounting certification is a plus).Additional Knowledge

　　Knowledge of the following tools:

　　Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).

　　SAP.

　　OneView.

　　MS Office.

　　Experience:

　　Minimum of 8 years of Accounting experience or 10 years of a combination of education and experience of financial modelling, cost control and economic analysis or similar experience. Technical Skills:

　　Accountancy.

　　Advanced interpersonal skills.

　　Business analysis.

　　Business modelling.

　　Consultation.

　　Advanced computer skills.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　Ability to multitask.

　　Technically inclined.

　　Behavioural Attributes:

　　Professional.

　　Respect.

　　Assertiveness.

　　Influential.

　　Customer focused.

　　Integrity.

　　Trust.

　　Confident.

　　Reliable.

　　Independent.

　　Safety conscious.

　　Initiative.

　　Results driven.

　　Proactive.

　　Accurate.

　　Continually learn.

　　Work under pressure.

　　Team player.

　　Working Conditions:

　　Extended and unpredictable working hours is the norm.

　　The incumbent is exposed to an environment where the need for detailed or precise work is extreme.

　　We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

　　Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.

　　Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.

　　NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected] .

　　Newmont strongly encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as Newmont considers vaccination to be a vital tool in the fight against the pandemic. Proof of vaccination is required for entry to certain Newmont locations and for business travel, unless an exemption is required by law. Newmont may update its vaccination policies/requirements at any time in its sole discretion.