The primary purpose of the Financial Reporting analyst role is to support the timely and accurate preparation and filing of group financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements (listed on TSX/LSE). In addition, the role will ensure timely and accurate preparation of group management reports. The Regional Controller will also provide oversight and support to the site and corporate accounting functions.
The company – about Endeavour
Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track record and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.
The role
The primary purpose of the Financial Reporting analyst role is to support the timely and accurate preparation and filing of group financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements (listed on TSX/LSE). In addition, the role will ensure timely and accurate preparation of group management reports. The Regional Controller will also provide oversight and support to the site and corporate accounting functions.
Level of studies
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Key skills
- A strong technical accounting background paired with analytical skills and excellent commercial acumen.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and develop in a fast-paced growing business.
- High sense of urgency and ability to juggle multiple assignment and meet tight deadlines.
- A natural problem-solver who can make critical recommendations at pace, while embedding financial principles and controls.
Key responsibilities
- Critically review and analyse monthly financial information received from operating sites ensuring compliance with group financial policies and guidance and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ;
- Review periodic site cost and balance sheet reports, identifying unexpected amounts and balances, probing site finance team to ensure such items are properly accounted for and explained to avoid surprises ;
- Reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations monthly with particular focus on waste capitalisation, metal valuation, accruals, VAT, depreciation and amortisation and lease schedules ;
- Prepare sub-consolidation financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements ;
- Drafting accounting memos for non-recurring significant/material accounting adjustments for review ;
- Actively contribute in developing processes, procedures and working files at site operating level by sharing inputs and suggestions based on knowledge and experience ;
- Initiate and follow up improvement actions within the operating site ;
- Prepare quarterly deferred tax calculations for the operating sites as well as support towards the overall tax rate reconciliation ;
- Oversee and assist in preparing all internal audit work papers and liaising with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits ;
- Manage authorization of online bank payments and access to the ERP software ;
- Implement and monitor financial guidelines and processes within the controlling area ;
- Accountable for the monthly consolidation and financial close process including the processing of consolidation specific entries and performance of key consolidation reconciliations ;
- Assistance in the preparation of the monthly management reporting package ;
- Assistance in the preparation of the quarterly and annual Financial Statements and supporting notes ;
- Provide assistance during the filing of regulatory required documentation (Sedar, Company Registrar) ;
- Assistance in the preparation of the quarterly MD&A, press release and external presentation process ;
- Assisting the annual external and internal audit processes ;
- Assisting for the preparation of the quarterly and annual board presentation ;
- Maintaining policies and procedures for the reporting and accounting area.
Position requirements
- Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with relevant post qualification experience preferably with a Big-4 firm.
- Significant experience in either financial controlling, financial audit, financial advisory or management accounting, good knowledge of IFRS and mature financial controls for the Extractive Industry.
- Excellent knowledge in Microsoft excel with ability to analyze bulk data using data analysis tools.
- A good working knowledge in SUNSYSTEMS AND PRONTO.
- Open to travel to Africa regularly.