| African Barrick Gold is an established gold producer operating in Tanzania, and is a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corp, the world’s largest gold producer. African Barrick Gold has 4 producing mines and is the largest African producer listed on the London Stock of Exchange. The Group’s current operations are composed of; Bulyanhulu, North Mara, Tulawaka and Buzwagi. ABG is an African focused company, whose vision is to be the best gold mining company by finding, acquiring, developing, and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner. |
| ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR – 1 Post |
African Barrick Gold (ABG) seeks to appoint a dedicated, self motivated and highly organized Accounts Supervisor to join the Finance and Administration Department - Shared Business Centre. Based in Dar es Salaam, the successful person will be responsible for the supervision of a team of accountants, resolving identified issues, addressing the risks identified and for communication to the senior accountants and management.
Reporting Line: Senior Accountant
Location: Shared Business Centre - Dar es Salaam Office
Work Schedule: Residential (Monday to Friday full day and Saturday half day)
KEY AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The successful candidate willl assume responsibility for ensuring that the required tasks have been performed and completed on time and in line with reporting framework and timeline as set out by the corporate office.
The successful applicant will need to be able to manage a team and have good communication skills. The candidate will be required to have an in depth understanding of Mine Accounting.
The candidate will be required to keep abreast of all Accounting Standard Changes. The Accountant Supervisor will be tasked with coordinating his/her team’s response when his/her team’s work is audited.
· The main areas for which the person will be responsible is as follows:
o Revenue
o PPE
o Inventory
o Accounts Payable
o Accounts Receivable
o Intercompany
o Rehabilitation Provision
o Accruals
o Payroll
o Cash in bank
o And any other accounting section required for the mine that he is tasked with.
· Key result areas will include
o Accept responsibility for the preparations of monthly accounts
o Managing his/her team so as to ensure that they complete the required tasks
o Managing the daily follow up on outstanding documentation from the mine site and Johannesburg Office
o Managing the monthly reconciliation and ensuring that key controls are compiled with
o Dealing with external, internal and government auditors as regards to accounting issues
o Ensuring that all journals are passed correctly
o Liaising with PWC on outstanding matters
o Liaising with the accounts payable department on outstanding issues and errors
o Liaising with the Payroll department on outstanding issues and errors
o Liaising with the mine site on outstanding issues and errors
o Weekly reporting on progress made, issues identified and planned action to resolve.
o Establish communication lines with the mine site
o Training of his/her team
o Performance Management of his/her team and ensuring that his/her team get the support that they need to perform as required
· Ad hoc projects management
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicants must have the following qualifications/skills:
Education:
- University degree preferably in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or any related field.
- Accounting qualifications, preferable in CPA, ACCA, CA.
- Familiarity with IFRS and SOX.
Work Experience:
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in mining accounting.
- A minimum of one year experience in the mining industry in Tanzania is a must.
- Exposure to a global multinational is desirable
Other Skills or Competencies:
- Computer literacy; competent in Microsoft Office packages.
- Willingness to work on a flexible schedule
- Willingness to travel
| Key Qualities for The Position |
· Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism and demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles.
· Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve company goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda.
· Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve company goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda.
· A proven capacity to work under limited supervision, within a multicultural team environment. Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
· High-level of organizational skills including attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work within tight timelines and manage multiple tasks. Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.
· Well-developed interpersonal, communication and written skills with a strong focus on customer service principles and the ability to answer queries efficiently and provide accurate advice. Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintain productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
· High level of computer literacy.
The Company is committed to high quality safety, health and environmental practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.
The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: applydar@barrick.com
If you are not contacted by African Barrick Gold within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: a security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference checking.
African Barrick Gold is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is very committed to environmental, health and safety Management.
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Please forward your applications before the 15th November, 2010
