Senior Cost Accountant

Agnico Eagle Mines

  • Kirkland Lake, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Reporting to the Mine Controller, you will be part of the Finance Department. You will be responsible for reporting, analyzing and managing the costs associated with our mining operations. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
  • Assist in the month / quarter and year-end financial closes
  • Complete month-end journal entries, reconciliation, data analysis and recurring accruals
  • Analyze and monitor production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead
  • Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs
  • Establish and monitor cost reduction programs
  • Assist with economic justifications for capital expenditures as required and ensure appropriate documentation and filing of the Authority for Expenditure (AFE) reporting form
  • Identify and track key performance metrics for capital expenditures and participate in long and short range financial planning for capital expenditures
  • Maintain asset files including updating depreciation numbers with managers, acquisitions and disposals
  • Assist in preparing the annual budget and interim forecasts
  • Assist with documentation & enhancement of internal controls under the SOX framework
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
  • Participate in special projects, when required, including implementing new ERP, accounting policies and other projects.
  • Cover for Assistant Controller and/or Controller in their absences
QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline (Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, etc)Professional accounting designation / CPA is requiredFive or more years of relevant experiencePrevious experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar roleKnowledge of accounting principles and practicesExperience with SAP and JDE is considered a strong assetAbility to adapt to change in a dynamic and growing companyStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize assignmentsStrong attention to detailExcellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPointYour Work Schedule:Schedule: 4/3, 5/2 schedule at our Kirkland Lake or Timmins Regional Office with regular travel to Macassa Mines.#LI-AP1

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