Finance Superintendent

Finance Superintendent - (13429)
Description
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Improve the processes of today*
**Define the best practices of tomorrow**
At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with mínimal impact to the environment.
Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.
The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

**Accessing Opportunities at Côté Gold**

**SUPERINTENDENT, FINANCE**
Leader of the Finance department for operational readiness phase and subsequent operational phase. Work closely with the project management team and project cost controller, engineering firm (EPCM) and owner’s team. Ensure processes, procedures, compliance and systems contribute to the successful execution of a mine’s business strategy and enhance shareholder value. To work with the senior management team in determining the overall financial strategy of the mine. Optimise and manage the allocation of resources, finances and stewardship of the company assets.
**Key Responsibilities**
Area 1:
Oversee all accounting operations.
- Develop and monitor financial plans, budgets, forecasts, Life of Mine (LOM) plans, controls and accounting practices and ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations;
- Review and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance, and regularly report all variances to the Manager Finance and Site Services;
- Analyse financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets;
- Identify, investigate and analyse potential operational improvement. As appropriate, based on findings make proposals and recommendations for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, systems etc.)
- Establish expense management policies that are in line with company practices and enforce site compliance;
- Overseeing and managing the establishment and set-up of appropriate electronic financial and operational systems and processes for the mine site;
- Implementing prescribed accounting and finance practices and ensuring compliance with IAMGOLD’s accounting direction, policies and processes;
- Actively participate in the annual audit and liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure deadlines are met and reporting is accurate and compliant with industry and company regulations;
- Supervise the bi-weekly payroll preparation and approval thereof, including monthly remittance of employee deductions to company programs;
- Continually analyze & develop strategies, KPIs’ to track and monitor costs to optimize business performance;
- Ensure operational employees at site are educated and informed about financial policies, practices and philosophies.

Area 2:
General accounting, accounts payable and other accounting support tasks.
- Post journal entries for monthly activities;
- Verify accounts payable coding of invoices (invoice registers);
- Prepare various financial reports and related analysis;
- Prepare/assist for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts;
- Ensure adherence to site and corporate accounting standards and procedures;
- Liaise with internal and external audit teams.

Area 3:
Provide leadership to the Finance team.
- Build an appropriate team through recruitment;
- Implementation of various control systems such as Oracle finance modules, payroll systems, etc;
- Lead the annual budget exercise with related reports / analysis;
- Develop and implement finance and accounting policies and procedure for the mine;
- Create and ensure implementation of appropriate internal controls and governance;
- Provide clear work objectives and expectations of the performance levels required to achieve business plans and production targets;
- Ensure that training is provided in accordance with the current and future requirements of the mine;
- Manage performance by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to direct reports;
- Promote and maintain a high-performance culture;
- Drive safety culture within the team.

**Qualifications**:
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Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves*
minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field;
- Professional designation (CA or CPA).

Work experience - Nature & Length
- Minimum of 5 years experience in similar function;
- ERP and financial reporting software experience;
- Experience in a multi-entity, mutli-currency environm