Lead IC Governance and Process Optimization Apply now Requisition Number: 508220Contract Type: Fixed TermCountry: PanamaLocation: DonosoSite: Cobre Panama - Mine SiteCategories: FinanceFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.
In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.
With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world.Key Accountabilities and ChallengesOperate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Panama.Develop standard working procedures and actively participate in Finance process in order to optimize processesEnsure work is executed in compliance with COSO, quality and internal control standards and procedures.As a crucial member of the Finance team, should be required to:
o Perform audits.o Develop and Document processes and procedureso Identify process improvements and rationalizationso Give support and execute the specific assignments as a key member of the Finance team.Develop, implement and audit internal control and compliance procedures.Enhance the application of the JD Edwards ERP systemLiaise and develop strong working relationship, with departmental Superintendents and Managers.Engage with the FQM Way culture across the business – “Smarter, Bolder, Driven, Together”Act as deputy for Management Accounting and Financial Accounting superintendents if required.Perform any other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEducationA Tertiary Qualification in Accounting or Finance related field.CA / CPA qualifications, ideally supplemented with internal audit and/or internal control experience
SkillsExcellent communication, and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to identify, analyses and understand optimization opportunities..Excellent analytical skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate accurate transfer of information in both an upward
and downward direction.Ability to work under pressure in a sometimes stressful environment.Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
ExperienceMinimum of 5 years’ direct experience performing a similar internal controls function in a large industrial company.Experience with JDEdwards will be highly regarded.LanguageFluency in English and Spanish highly regarded.
Advertised: 26 Aug 2019 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 30 Sep 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
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