Senior Accountant

Job Summary

Reporting to the Accounting Superintendent, and located in Fairbanks, Alaska; the role is responsible for accumulation, compilation, review, and analysis of financial and operational data for financial reporting, planning and analysis.
This role will work closely with the Finance, Operation, and Project groups at Kinross Alaska. This role will support the Finance departments at Kinross Alaska as it relates to the month end close, monthly/quarterly reporting and analysis, budgeting/forecasting, application of corporate policies (such as IFRS, processes and controls), and other finance related issues or questions.

Essential Functions

• Performs accurate compilation and distribution of financial reports in compliance with company standards and applicable schedules.
• May oversee business administration functions including accounts payable, payroll, taxes, insurance, and fixed assets.
• Ensures compliance with Corporate SOX and internal controls over financial reporting. Recommends and administers improvements to financial procedures and controls.
• Assists Accounting Superintendent with formulating accounting systems, procedures, and policies necessary to ensure efficient accounting for mine operations and transactions.
• Assists with capital planning and the development of Authority for Expenditure (AFE) documentation and associated financial analysis.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and bank statements by running integrity reports to support key balance sheet accounts in Sales, Costs, Inventory, A/P, A/R, Bank Statement and Fixed Assets.
• Monitors electronic systems, including Oracle JD Edwards and backup procedures to maintain continuity of accounting operations.
• Uses multiple platforms to document transaction entries and prepare financial reports.
• Supports compliance activities such as internal and external audits with focus in Sox-Sarbanes-Oxley, IFRS, and/or GAAP.
• Prepares and presents monthly results and KPIs, budget variances, analysis and commentary on financial data based on data and information from multiple platforms.
• May be responsible for annual fixed asset count and inventory valuation including extracted ore in stockpiles, work-in-process, and finished goods inventories.
• Supports the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and strategic business plans as needed.
• May train other department personnel to serve as back-ups for assigned duties.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• May supervise 1-2 Accountants.
• May function as the backup for the Accounting Superintendent as needed.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• University Degree or a College Diploma
• Formal professional accounting designation – CPA, ACCA or equivalent
• 3 – 6 years of related work experience
• Sound understanding of controllership, internal accounting, reporting, and analytics
• Attention to detail with strong analytical mind and business curiosity, asks questions, understands financial relationships and business drivers, and a fast learner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to identify, prioritize, and meet strict and challenging deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with flexibility and responsiveness with regards to tasks and priorities.
• Works well in an Operating Site environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with both Corporate and Operating Site personnel from other areas of the business.
• Good level of understanding and application of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is preferred).
• Previous experience in the mining industry and with multi-entity organizations is preferred.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and transparency in actions always.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.