Senior Financial Services Accountant (relocate to Dunedin, Otago!) OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.
We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.
Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.
Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.
Job Description
This is a senior role, reporting in to the Commercial Manager. Responsible for the leadership of financial accounting and taxation services provided on a consolidated basis to the Macraes & Waihi Operations. The role also includes management of the Accounts Payable and Payroll functions for New Zealand.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of the financial accounting requirements for all New Zealand activities including the review and sign-off of the statutory financial consolidation package for submission to Head Office on a timely basis.
Lead the tax compliance and structuring requirements for all New Zealand activities including finalising a tax strategy based on a rigorous assessment of external advice.
Provide a first point of contact for the auditors for all audit issues pertaining to New Zealand activities.
Develop for approval New Zealand specific accounting policies and procedures relevant to the activities carried out by the Financial Services Group.
At the direction of the Group Treasurer manage the bank account structure and the investment of cash.
Calculate royalty calculations and manage returns.
Manage the effective operation of the Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate databases and models pertaining to financial reporting including asset registers, Pronto database and General Ledger.
Liaise and manage the relationship with the Waihi and Macraes Management Accounting functions.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy. Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent experience
Full and Current Driver Licence.
Minimum 10 years financial and commercial experience within a listed company environment.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and/or previous experience in an extractive industry would be highly regarded.
Additional information
Enjoy the flexibility of working a 9-day fortnight, with a long weekend every other week.
Join a growing international gold mining business.
Competitive package including bonus & private medical insurance.
OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK
OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:
https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs
Applications close 20 December 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
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