Accountant Diamond Mining Operations 1

Apt Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting agency is looking for a Tagalog-speaking Accountant to manage financial activities for a diamond mining company operating in Africa. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with a CPA preferred, and must possess at least 5 years of accounting experience, including 2 years in mining. This position offers competitive expatriate salary and benefits, including accommodation and transportation at the mine site.

Benefits

Competitive expatriate salary

Accommodation provided

Annual leave and flight allowance

Career advancement potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in the mining sector, preferably diamond mining.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for diamond mining operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Manage cash flow, payroll preparation, and bookkeeping activities.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial management

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software (SAP, QuickBooks)

Attention to detail

Field-based operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced a Tagalog-speaking Accountant to join the team of our client a prominent diamond mining company operating in West and Southern Africa. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial activities related to mining operations ensuring compliance with the laws and international accounting standards. The candidate should have previous experience in mining accounting strong cost control knowledge and a hands-on approach to working in remote field-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records of the diamond mines operations including production costs inventories payroll and local expenditures.
• Assist in preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Assist in monitor and analyze budget versus actual expenditures and provide variance analysis to management.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with Angolan financial regulations taxation laws and internal company policies.
• Liaise with external auditors local tax authorities and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets especially regarding diamond production and sales.
• Assist in cash flow management payroll preparation supplier payment processing and general bookkeeping.
• Assist with the logistics procurement and production teams to ensure accurate financial recording of operational activities.
• Support cost optimization initiatives and financial planning exercises for the mine.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (Certified Public Accountant CPA qualification preferred).
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience with at least 2 years in the mining sector (diamond mining experience mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of mining-specific accounting practices cost accounting and inventory control.
• Experience working in remote or field-based environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (SAP QuickBooks or similar ERP systems preferred).
• Fluent in English (Portuguese or Spanish is a plus but not mandatory).
• High level of integrity accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to challenging field conditions.
• Willingness to relocate or work on a rotation schedule (e.g. 8 weeks onsite / 2 weeks off).

Benefits

Salary: USD(gross sum per month income tax of 25% in Angola and money transfer cost of 8-20% for fund remittance fee back to the country of origin)

• Competitive expatriate salary package.
• Individual Accommodation meals and transportation provided at the mine site.
• Annual leave and flight allowance.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing mining project with career advancement potential within a Group of several companies with presence in Africa Europe and Middle-East.